Religion And Science

Some Christians Believe That The World Was Created Exactly As Described In The Book Of Genesis In The Bible.

• It was created in six days.
• God made it out of nothing.
• All living things were made as seperate species from the beginning.
• Men and Women have a special place in creation.
• Adam and Eve were the first people and they disobeyed God.

Other Christians Believe That The Story Of Genesis Should Not Be Taken Seriously Because:

• It disagrees with scientific theories.
• Fossil evidence suggests animals evolved gradually.
• It is difficult for modern people to believe.
• They think the book of Genesis is a myth and contains truth, but is not an accurate description of what really happened.

Christian Views About People And Animals:

• People are superior to other animals.
• People are made 'in the image of God' (Genesis 1:27) and have souls, unlike animals.
• Human life is sacred, but animal life is not.

Christians Believe They Should Protect The Environment Because:

• They were put on the Earth to act as stewards, to take care of the planet.
• They should show love to other people, including future generations