Creation

Question 1

Religion- Genesis Creation

Answer 1

• Genesis creation = took 6 days then on the 7th day God rested.
• Different interpretation:
  1. Word for word.
  2. There is a meaning behind rather than word for word.

Question 2

Science - Big Bang

Answer 2

• The earth was created by a big explosion, creating dust and gases that formed the earth as we know it.

Question 3

Evolution

Answer 3

• Species developed throughout changes and adaptation ( natural selection)

Question 4

Role of God or not.

Answer 4

• Religion states God created the earth but scientifically, there is no use for God.

Question 5

Longevity of religion in the world

Answer 5

• millions of people around the world still believe in the creation story.

Question 6

Teachings

Answer 6

“ God created the world”

suggests that humans should therefore look after it.

Question 7

Religious attitudes- Similar

Answer 7

• Christianity and Judaism share similar story of creation.
• All involve God who created the world from nothing.
• Genesis story follows the same order of scientific Big Bang theory.

Question 8

Religious attitudes- contrasting

Answer 8

• Science does not involve God.
• Humans are the centre part of the creation story.
• Some Christians take it word for word and some believe it is a mythology.

Question 9

Issues to debate

Answer 9

• How did the world begin?
• Does science or religion have proof?
• Can they both be right?