1.1.5 different and divergent interpretations of the Genesis creation story Flashcards
What is a myth?
A story that is used to convey important truths but is not meant to be taken seriously
When considering the accounts of creation from genesis what three things do all Christians agree on?
*God created the universe
*God acted out of love and goodness
*human beings are made in God’s image but are sinful and lack his perfection
why do some Christians believe that the best way to understand genesis is as a myth?
due to
*the differences in genesis 1 and 2
*scientific research which proves the universe to be billions of years old so the genesis accounts cannot be true.
what is another name for the literal approach to interpreting genesis 1-3?
a creationist approach
how do Christians who take the literal approach respond to the fact that the biblical accounts conflict with scientific evidence?
They reject any science that says the world was not made in 6 days and believe that since the Bible is Gods word they will trust Gods word no matter what.
