A pervasive tendency now exists for scientists and writers to radically dichotomize the so-called "metaphysical" and "physical" realities. This position is a form of dualism and is not only artificial but is forced upon the real world and probably distorts our perception of reality. No compelling reason or logic requires the universe to exist as sharply divided "physical" and "metaphysical" realities. The source of this division can be traced to ancient Greek speculation and has become an assumption that is now a firm part of our intellectual tradition. Orthodox science’s rigid acceptance of the monist position, which argues that only matter exists, is actually a derivative of dualism: the dichotomy is accepted but the reality of one side of it is rejected. This dualism has resulted in the design view of reality being labeled metaphysical, then rejected as outside of science. In contrast, naturalism is called physical, and therefore within the realm of science. The view of the over 10,000 American scientists who accept the creation world view, including the belief that God created Adam and Eve less than 10,000 years ago, should be considered.