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Beliefs about creation can be derived from religious belief, philosophical discussion or the evidence of science. The last of these two sources provide what could be called non-religious explanations.

Plato and Aristotle both put forward first cause arguments that said that eveything has a prior cause, until you arrive back at the very first cause, which is the origin of the universe. Since the first cause had to be in some way different to its successors, this line of argument usually came back to some form of religious origin. Even pantheism, a belief system that sees God as equivalent to nature, is still a religious explanation.

The only truly non-religious explanations for creation come from science. At one stage, the universe was thought to be static - a "steady state" - and eternal. It is now recognised that our universe had a beginning, and that all substance originated from a single point. This results in the theory known as the "Big Bang". Some scientists believe that there must have been many "Big Bangs", since the circumstances for one such event could be expected to occur repeatedly across infinite space and time, and that therefore there are many universes in what they term a multiverse. However, the infinite expanse of space means that we will never become aware of other universes.


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What are the religious explanations about the creation of the world?

Summed up as short as possible: "God did it." yep he did it all as you know in the genesis book it says how the world was created for christans but if you research about the other religions it is a whole different thing the stories are soo differnt. but remember that HINDUISM IS THE OLDEST RELIGION!! i rest my case!!


Why would a catholic disagree with a Atheist view on the creation story?

A Catholic may disagree with an atheist view on the creation story because for Catholics, the creation story in the Bible is considered sacred and divinely inspired. They believe in the theological truths presented in the story, such as the existence of God as the creator of the universe. Atheists, on the other hand, do not believe in a god or a divine being, so they would not accept the religious explanations provided in the creation story.


What is a nonreligious saint?

Technically there is no such thing. To "really" be a saint you have to meet the requirements established by the Catholic church which include performing two miracles after your death. However, in general parlance, a saint is anyone who is extremely good or benevolent, religious or not.


What is a nonreligious reason for the Crusades?

A nonreligious reason for the Crusades was the desire for political power and expansion of territories. Many leaders and nobles saw the Crusades as an opportunity to gain wealth and land, increase their influence, and consolidate their power in the region. Economic motivations, such as trade opportunities and access to resources, also played a significant role in the Crusades.


What is a Hindu creation story?

In Hinduism, the creation story is described in the Rigveda, one of the oldest texts. According to this story, the universe originated from the cosmic egg, and the god Prajapati is seen as the creator of the world. The creation is cyclic, with periods of creation, preservation, and destruction.

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It's boringness.


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a secular government.


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What nonreligious movement emphasized an appreciation of nature and a simple?

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What is there more of in the world nonreligious people Hindus or Muslims?

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What are the religious explanations about the creation of the world?

Summed up as short as possible: "God did it." yep he did it all as you know in the genesis book it says how the world was created for christans but if you research about the other religions it is a whole different thing the stories are soo differnt. but remember that HINDUISM IS THE OLDEST RELIGION!! i rest my case!!


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