This article critiques the concept of historical geology as being based on scientism rather than true science. The author argues that historical geology, while claiming to be scientific, contradicts the fundamental laws of science, namely the first and second laws of thermodynamics. The author explains that the first and second laws of thermodynamics describe processes of conservation and decay, while historical geology assumes an innate principle of evolutionary development. The author also argues that the use of the fossil record as evidence of evolution is circular reasoning, as the interpretation of fossils is based on the assumption of evolution. The article concludes that while the sciences of geology and biology are valid and important, historical geology, with its reliance on assumptions and extrapolations, cannot be considered truly scientific