1.1.5 different and divergent interpretations of the Genesis creation story

Question 1

What is a myth?

Answer 1

A story that is used to convey important truths but is not meant to be taken seriously

Question 2

When considering the accounts of creation from genesis what three things do all Christians agree on?

Answer 2

*God created the universe
*God acted out of love and goodness
*human beings are made in God’s image but are sinful and lack his perfection

Question 3

why do some Christians believe that the best way to understand genesis is as a myth?

Answer 3

due to
*the differences in genesis 1 and 2
*scientific research which proves the universe to be billions of years old so the genesis accounts cannot be true.

Question 4

what is another name for the literal approach to interpreting genesis 1-3?

Answer 4

a creationist approach

Question 5

how do Christians who take the literal approach respond to the fact that the biblical accounts conflict with scientific evidence?

Answer 5

They reject any science that says the world was not made in 6 days and believe that since the Bible is Gods word they will trust Gods word no matter what.