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Creation
Whether you believe God created the world or the universe is the result of the Big Bang, ask questions here about the creation of the beautiful and wondrous earth we live on.
2,055 Questions
What is the meaning of tabibia?
"Tabibia" means traditional healer or herbalist in Swahili. These individuals practice traditional medicine using natural remedies to treat various ailments and health conditions. They are often highly respected within their communities and play an important role in healthcare in many African societies.
What are the books of poetry in the Bible?
The Books regarded as poetry in The Bible are Job, Psalms,
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs (Song of Solomon).
How much time has elapsed since Creation?
- There is no way of knowing how long ago the Creation depicted in the Book of Genesis might have occurred. It is a poetic, rather than a scientific account, and in any case it is important to remember that the Bible makes no claim about the age of the Earth. The theoretical figure of some 6,000 years is modern pseudoscience, and was arrived at by counting the number of generations listed in the Bible from Adam to Jesus and assigning an arbitrary average length to them. The theory also assumes, without any proof, that the "day" of Creation was the same length as it is now.
- If we go by what the Bible says, then the time from creation to today is approximately 6 thousand years. This is calculated by using historical markers from known historical events mentioned in the Bible and then doing calculations based on other known dates mentioned in relation to those markers. It has nothing whatsoever to do with an 'arbitrary generational age', since this would only give an approximate and not exact age. In relation to Bible chronology relating to the age of the earth a number of people have done calculations, including of all people, Sir Isaac Newton. Most come with dates close to the most highly regarded date of Bishop James Usher who arrived at 4004 BC for the date of creation. This is assuming no 'gaps' in the record, which, if they existed would only stretch the record a few thousand years at best. Most would understand that the Bible, while not claiming to be a textbook of science does indeed claim reliability in the history it records. The Bible record of history has also been repeatedly verified by external facts such as archaeology.
- In relation to the literature of the Bible, some occasionally claim that the Bible creation accounts are poetic. This is not correct as they are written in prose form. The Hebrew poetic form being quite different as in Psalms, Proverbs and Job. These accounts are thus intended to be taken as a historical record and the days, in the context, are intended to be normal 24 hour days. Following on from this it is also clear that the days are normal 24 hour days as we have today as the relevant Hebrew word 'yom' (day) is qualified by the words 'evening and morning' which can mean only one thing.
- The consensus of professional scientific organizations worldwide is that no scientific evidence contradicts the age of approximately 4.5 billion years.
- If the question deals with the creation of "everything" we see, the universe as a whole, the answer is about 13.7 billion years. The earth has been around for 4.5 to 4.6 billion years.
- All of the above answers regarding billions of years pre-supposes that the rate of the elapse of time has remained constant but there is scientific evidence that it hasn't.
- Some believe Genesis was meant as Hebrew Poetry, not an historical account, and that each "day" of creation was actually thousands, if not millions, of years.
- The Earth is 6,450 years old. Look in Luke and in the old Testament. There is this thing called the Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus in Luke 3:21. In the old testament is tells when people had their children. The genealogy tells from the creation of Adam to the birth of Jesus do the math, add 2 thousand years and you have 6,450 years. Also there is no record of anything before that time.
- Jewish Answer - As of January 16, 2010 the world would be 5770 yrs and 4 months old base on the dates and ages given in the Torah (Old Testament).
What is the kids version of the Adam and Eve creation story?
God thought there was something missing from the world. He decided to make man. He made a man and named him Adam. God thought that Adam was lonely so he created a woman named Eve. Adam and Eve fell in love with each other. God told them that they could eat anything from the sacred garden, except for the fruits of the tree in the center. God told them they would be banned if they ate the fruits of that tree. Adam and Eve didn't eat the fruits until one day when a snake approached them and told them that it was okay. They ate the fruit and were banned from the garden by God.
What is the conflict in From the mixed files of mrs basil e frankweiler?
The main conflict in "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" revolves around Claudia and Jamie trying to solve the mystery of the Angel statue's origins and prove that it was created by Michelangelo. Along the way, they face challenges such as evading capture, managing their limited resources, and developing a deeper understanding of themselves and each other.
It is believed that sheep were domesticated around 10,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent region of Mesopotamia. The exact person or group responsible for "inventing" the lamb is unknown, as domestication happened gradually over generations through human interaction with wild sheep. Domestication likely occurred for their meat, wool, and other resources.
What are the two christian beliefs about creation?
Christians believe that God created the world and all living beings in it. They also believe that humans were created in the image of God, imbued with dignity, purpose, and moral responsibility.
What is the creation story for Islams?
Bismillah It is mentioned in the Hadith that a delegation from Yemen came to the prophet (PBUH), and asked him:
"O Allah's Apostle! We have come to ask you about this matter (i.e. how creation began)".
The prophet understood that this question needs an answer in order to prevent any misinterpretations resulting from vain desire or Satanic thoughts, so he said:
"First of all, there was Allah, and there was nothing before Him,
The first thing that Allah created was the pen
and He said to it 'Write'.
The pen asked, "O my God...'What shall I write?'
Allah said, 'Write (the) fate (of everything).' So the pen wrote everything that shall be from that moment until judgment day.
and He wrote everything in "Al-Thikr" (the tablet)
and then He created the Heavens and the Earth."
Quran 21:30 says
"Have not those who disbelieve known
that the heavens (universe) and the earth were of one piece,
then We parted them,
and we made every living thing of water?
Will they not then believe?"
[Al-Qur'an 79:30] "And we have made the earthegg shaped".
(The Arabic word Dahaha means egg shaped. It also means an expanse. Dahaha is derived from Duhiya which specifically refers to the egg of an ostrich which is geospherical in shape, exactly like the shape of the earth. the proof that dahaha in this context means egg-shaped is given in Sahih bukhari, volume 9, book 87 , hadith no. 141.) Quran 51:47 says
"And the heaven We created with might, and indeed We are (its) expander."
Al-Qur'an 41:9-12 "Say: Is it that ye deny Him Who created the earth in two periods (epoch)? And do ye join equals With him? He is the Lord of (all) the Worlds; He set on the (earth) mountains standing firm, High above it, and bestowed blessings on the earth, and measured therein all things to give them nourishment in due proportion, In four periods(epoch), in accordance with (the needs of) Those who seek (sustenance)." Moreover, He Comprehended in His design the sky, and it had been (as) smoke. He said to it and to the earth. "Come ye together, willingly or unwillingly. They said: "We do come (Together), in willing obedience." So He completed them as seven firmaments in two periods(epoch) and He assigned to each heaven its duty and command and We adorned the lower heaven with lights, and (provided it) with guard. Such is the decree of (Him) the exalted in might, full of knowledge."
... so this means that the earth and it's mountains, water, etc were completed in 4 periods. And the seven heavens in 2 periods. 4 + 2 periods is 6 periods. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
when you do not understand what eternal means or if it is possible that there was nothing before God.,
you can think of the numbers:
under the zero 0, it goes from -1 to -2 to NO Beginning
(do you know the first (or you also can say the last number) under the zero)
and above the 0 it goes from 1 to 2 t No END
(do you know the last numeber above the zero (0)??? answer there is no last number)
conclusion: We see that numbers have NO BEGINNING and NO END, just like Allah (God) swt)
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Volume 4, Book 54, Number 416:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "When Allah completed the creation, He wrote in His Book which is with Him on His Throne,
"My Mercy overpowers My Anger."
The Qur'an makes two claims: that Allah took 6 days for creation and that Allah took 8 days for creation.
What are biblical concepts concerning creation?
In the Bible, creation is depicted as a divine act by which God brought the universe into existence. It emphasizes that God created the world out of nothing, and that creation reflects God's goodness and order. The biblical narrative also portrays humanity as the pinnacle of God's creation, entrusted with stewardship over the earth.
What is the fivefold pattern the biblical write used to describe the creation story?
The biblical writer used a fivefold pattern in the creation story to structure the narrative according to the days of creation. Each day describes a specific aspect of the creation process, culminating in the creation of humans on the sixth day and God resting on the seventh day.
How is the church prefigured in creation?
The church is prefigured in creation through the unity and diversity seen in the natural world. Just as the church is made up of different members with unique gifts and roles, creation showcases a variety of beings working together in harmony. This unity in diversity points to the interconnectedness and interdependence present in both the church and the natural world.
What is the true creation story?
The scientific evidence to date shows that none of the religious traditions concerning creation can be accepted as true in totality - at least not by any rational means of assessment.
This does not mean that there is no true religious creation story. It just means that we have no scientific reason to think there is.
What occurred during the Pentecost?
During Pentecost, as described in the Bible, the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles in the form of fiery tongues, enabling them to speak in different languages. This event is considered the birth of the Christian Church and is celebrated as Pentecost by many Christians.
We human beings should not be worried about how did God form Himself because it is being our comprehension. If we try to close our eyes and see from our nose, can we? We can't! Because the nose is not meant to see. The nose is given comprehension of smell. So also, we are human beings have not been given the power to comprehend God. How did God form Himself is God's business. We know that there is a power, a Creator we call God. God is not a statue or a saint, God does not belong to any religion. Because of these fairy tales we have been taught, we have not been able to understand the meaning of God. We have wrongly defined God. We have misunderstood, misinterpreted the meaning of God. God is birthless and deathless. God is eternal. We have to learn to realize that we ourselves are nothing, but a particle of God, a manifestation of God.
Why do other Christians criticize Ken Ham's views on creationism?
Oh, dude, it's like Ken Ham is out here trying to mix science and religion like it's a cocktail party gone wrong. Some Christians criticize him because they're all about that separation of church and state, while others just can't handle his whole "young Earth" theory. It's like watching a sitcom where the laugh track is just crickets.
A holy war, also known as jihad, is a term used to describe a religious conflict fought for a cause considered to be divinely sanctioned. It is often associated with religious extremism and can have both physical and non-physical aspects, such as striving for personal spiritual growth.
Did God create everything by speaking it into existence?
Yes, in Genesis chapter 1. Another, more primitive creation story in Genesis chapter 2 tells us that God could not make living things out of nothing. In this second creation account, God created man out of moist earth, then made animals, also out of moist earth. He created Eve out of a rib he took from Adam's side.
What is the creation story according to christians?
The detailed answer to this question can be found in the first chapter of the first book of the Bible: Genesis. In short, Christians believe that God (Elohim, Yahweh, Jehovah, etc.) created the universe and everything that exists in six days, and that God rested on the seventh day.
1.) On the first day God created light and separated it from darkness. The light was called day and the dark was called night.
2.) On the second day God created the firmament (Heaven or Atmosphere) and separated it from the oceans.
3.) On the third day God created the land (it was divided from the seas) and vegetation was grown.
4.) On the fourth day God created the sun, moon, and stars to fill the sky. The sun was used to light the day and the moon was used to light the night.
5.) On the fifth day God created the sea creatures to fill the oceans, and the birds to fill the skies.
6.) On the sixth day God created the animals to fill the lands, and man was created as the pinnacle of creation; he was purposed to populate and subdue the earth.
7.) On the seventh day God rested from all His work.
*The length of each day is debated by theologians. Some believe the days are literal 24 hr. periods (Young-Earth), while others believe that each day is figurative, representing an unknown length of time (Old-Earth). This distinction does not affect the belief that one God created all that exists.
How does God's work of creation show divine sovereignty?
Genesis 1:1 tells us that, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Because of this creative process he is rightly called the sovereign of the universe. He created all things thus he has the right to have that title.
Why is the creation story important to Christians?
Answer: The 'Creation Story' is important to Christians as it explains who God is and who humans are -God is the almighty, all-wise creator and we are His creation, made in His image and accountable to Him. The Bible account also explains that sin, death, pain and suffering are not part of God's original 'very good' creation, but came afterwards as a result of sin - disobedience and rebellion against God. This also brings with it (for those Christians who believe the whole Bible) the realization that the 'nature red in tooth and claw' of evolution are not God's way of creating.
How did the southwest Indians solve the problem of having little water?
Southwest Indians used various methods to cope with limited water resources, such as building elaborate irrigation systems to channel water from rivers or underground sources to their fields. They also practiced water conservation techniques like capturing rainwater and reusing wastewater for irrigation. Additionally, they strategically located their communities near water sources and often relied on seasonal migration to access water in different areas.
EVE.
According the Jews and Christians, God took a rib from Adam and created Eve from it.
What was one purpose for the creation of the Workingmen's Party?
One purpose of creating the working mens party was to protect the rights of skilled workers.
What does the Anasazi creation story tell us about their culture?
They were well connected with the Earth. They found balance within their world. Anasazi "The People of the Desert". They believed that their creator provided everything from where they were placed (rocks, sand etc)
Was there anything before Earth was made?
One thought:
According to the Bible, God was already here . As 'King of eternity' he has no beginning, he has ALWAYS been, so for a certainty, HE was here before the earth (Psalm 90:2/Psalm 93:2/1 Timothy 1:17)).
Plus, the scripture at Genesis 1:1 says: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth". So, atleast in OUR universe, the heavens (outer space) were here to put the earth and planets and stars into.(Hebrews 1:10/Nehemiah 9:6)
What God was doing and what was in existence in other areas, the Bible does not touch on.
