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Religious teachings on the origin of the universe

The universe was created by God in 6 days

Literalist Christian beliefs on origin of the universe

Believe that the universe was literally created in 6 days

Liberal Christian beliefs on origin of the universe

Believe that the creation story was created to promote God as the creator and is more an allegory instead of reality

Possible relationship between scientific and religious views on the creation of the universe - coexistence

It is possible for someone to believe in both the Big Bang theory and creation stories if they believe in creation stories as allegorical and that God orchestrated the Big Bang theory

Possible relationship between scientific and religious views on the creation of the universe - contrast

It can be impossible to believe in both scientific and religious interpretations of the creation of the universe as one states it took billions of years to create and the other states it took 6 days

Value of the world to Christians

The world has value to Christians as it demonstrates God as the Creator

Duty of humans to protect the world

• “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”

• Humans have a duty of stewardship to protect God’s creations