The Creation Story

Question 1

What do Christians believe happened in the creation story?

Answer 1

They believe that God created the universe and everything inside it.

Question 2

What and where can we find a quote which supports this claim?

Answer 2

In Genesis, Chapter 1 we can see it says ‘ In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth’

Question 3

What are 4 points that a literalist Christian would say about the creation story?

Answer 3

1. The bible is the actual word of God and Genesis 1&2 are accurate descriptions of how the world was created
2. They reject scientific theories of creation e.g evolution and the big bang theory
3. God created the world in 6 days and rested on the 7th
4. God created man (Adam) out of the dust of the earth and woman (Eve) was created by taking a part or rib out of Adams side.

Question 4

Describe the theory of evolution

Answer 4

Darwin’s theory of evolution challenged the idea that God made all the animals and plants that live on Earth, which contradicted the commonly held Christian views of his era.

Question 5

How do Buddhists think the world began?

Answer 5

Buddhists support scientific theories like the theory of evolution and the big bang theory. They do not believe in God or any sort of creation story