They believe the story is a literal description of what happened.
That some people believe them as literal truth.
The Catholic Church does not dictate what Catholics must believe about creation. If Catholics wish to believe in a literal interpretation of Genesis, they may. If they wish to believe that God set in motion the creation process with the 'Big Bang' and evolution, they may also do so. However, whatever they believe, they must remember that God initiated the process and keeps all things in existence.
The evidence for a literal 6-day creation comes primarily from a literal interpretation of the Genesis creation account in the Bible. Some proponents argue that the Hebrew word "yom" (day) in Genesis refers to a literal 24-hour day. Additionally, the genealogies in the Bible are sometimes used to calculate the age of the Earth as around 6,000-10,000 years old.
A Creationist might believe in a literal understanding of Genesis including its Creation-narrative. See also:Is there evidence against EvolutionCan you show that God existsGod's wisdom seen in His creationsDiscovering Creation
Christian Scientists generally believe in a spiritual interpretation of creation as described in the Bible. They see creation as an expression of God's continuous presence and divine order, focusing on the spiritual significance of creation rather than a literal interpretation of the timeline or process. They emphasize the idea of God's creation as harmonious, whole, and perfect.
Because they believe that the resurrection of Jesus is a literal account of events following his crucifixion.Because they believe that the resurrection of Jesus is a literal account of events following his crucifixion.Because they believe that the resurrection of Jesus is a literal account of events following his crucifixion.Because they believe that the resurrection of Jesus is a literal account of events following his crucifixion.
Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses believe in the creation account described in the Bible, particularly in the first chapters of the Book of Genesis. They interpret the creation story as a literal account of how God created the universe, including the earth and all living beings in six 24-hour days. This creation story is foundational to their beliefs about the origins of humanity and the natural world.
It's what you at the time believe they are.
They believe the Bible is the sole rule of Faith and stress its literal interpretation.
The creation of new materials is just manipulation of what we already have, its not the literal creation of matter, just modification of what is already existing.
No. I think you will find that the "7 literal days" belief varies more by community than by denomination. So you may have a community of parents such as those in Dover who believe in the literal version and tried to have it taught in theirs schools, but they may not have all gone to the same church or belonged to the same denomination. Or you may have one church out of denomination that attracts like-minded believers. I'm glad you're asking the question. It's smart not to paint everybody with the same brush.