2. Creation of the Universe

Question 1

What does Genesis 1 say?

Answer 1

Genesis one says that God created the universe in 6 days, and created man last.

Question 2

What does Genesis 2 say?

Answer 2

Genesis 2 says that God created man first, then plants and animals, then woman.

Question 3

How do literal Christians interpret the Bible?

Answer 3

They think that everything that is said is literally true. And that Genesis 2 simply describes what happens on the 6th day of Genesis 1.

Question 4

What do conservative Christians believe about Genesis 1 and 2?

Answer 4

Conservative Christians believe that Genesis 2 is a commentary of Genesis 1.

Question 5

What do liberal Christians believe about the 2 accounts in Genesis?

Answer 5

Liberal Christains believe that both accounts are simply metaphors for how God created the universe, and each of the accounts give a different aspect of the metaphor.