It is hard to abandon the thought processes of a lifetime. This recent change of opinion has not occurred because I discovered creation to be more scientifically credible than evolution. I am a creationist because I believe that Creation alone conforms to the total thrust of Scripture as it is unfolded from Genesis to Revelation, and particularly as the Gospel is revealed in no New Testament. Genesis 1-9 purports to be history rather than poetry or mythology. Writers throughout scripture, particularly in the Psalms and the New Testament, treat it as history, as did our Lord.
Genesis is more quoted in the rest of the Bible than any other book.
Adam's sin is specifically linked with death in Romans 5 and 1 Cor. In the latter passage it is certain that physical death is intended. If death occurred before Adam sinned the total gospel is negated, including our hope of the resurrection. The evolutionary method involving violence, pain and death is totally out of keeping with the character of God as revealed in Scripture. Our God is a God of joy, peace and love.