I have to disagree with this take. Especially in light of searching for origin of life theories. We use both inductive and deductive reasoning. We move from the general to the particular and back to the general. Together they work to build a body of knowledge which leads ever closer to truth.
We use both inductive and deductive reasoning. We move from the general to the particular and back to the general. Together they work to build a body of knowledge which leads ever closer to truth. Maybe so. But the creationist is not "building a body of knowledge." He's got it already pre-packaged. And yes, creationists sometimes use inductive reasoning, but where will it take them? Will they use newly-discovered facts to build new theories? Oh no, that road could lead to hell.