anticreation

Anticreation is a term sometimes used to describe a perspective or set of beliefs that are in opposition to creationism. Creationism, in its various forms, posits that the universe and life were created by a divine being or beings, often as described in religious texts. Anticreation, therefore, does not necessarily represent a single, unified doctrine but rather a range of viewpoints that reject or are skeptical of such literal or religiously-based accounts of origins.

These anticreationist viewpoints often align with scientific explanations for the development of the universe and life. This includes theories such as the Big Bang for cosmic origins and evolution by natural selection for biological diversity. Individuals holding anticreationist views typically rely on empirical evidence, scientific methodology, and naturalistic explanations for phenomena.

The term "anticreation" can encompass atheistic or agnostic positions, as well as theistic views that interpret religious creation narratives metaphorically rather than literally. It may also refer to philosophical arguments against the logical coherence or empirical support for creationist claims. Essentially, it signifies a rejection of divine intervention as the primary or sole explanation for existence, favoring natural processes and scientific understanding.