Creation Illustrated Magazine (CI) is marketed as a Biblical alternative to National Geographic, since some people find the latter problematic due to its reliance on science rather than scripture for the explanations of phenomena described in its articles. CI, by contrast, is staunchly young-Earth creationist, and embellishes their articles with (admittedly often beautiful) photographs, Bible quotes and those (selected and curated) parts of science that won’t ruffle the feathers of Biblical literalists. The magazine is published quarterly “as a private, nonprofit, non-denominationally owned ministry dedicated to the eternal impact of sharing Biblical truth through the blessings of God’s creation”, and they are apparently big on articles and “educational activities” to supplement home school curricula for parents who wish to protect their children from the kind of science- and evidence-based information that still infects public schools. The venture is operated by Tom & Jennifer Ish, who are apparently otherwise frequent features at various creationist and homeschooling conferences and conventions.
Diagnosis: Yes, there is a whole ecosystem of these kinds of things around, and Creation Illustrated is just one node among many. On their own, the harm is probably limited, but it is nevertheless part of a substantial, rotting stain on civilization.
I wouldn't call them loons, other than them having Bible verses instead of science.
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