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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
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