Creation

Answer: A christian belief in creation could have a number of affects on action.

1. Accountability -understanding that we are accountable to the creator for our actions.

2. Respect for Life- both our own and others, including the whole creation, since everything has been created by God, we respect creation because it is His handiwork.

3. The environment- responsible environmentalism, since God has made humankind to be in a position of 'dominion' over the creation, where we look after, as well as use the creation for our needs.

4. Meaning- as people made 'in the image of God' we are made for relationship with Himself and with each other. Life has purpose and meaning since we are not merely blobs of matter on a speck of a planet in a vast universe. We are His special creation.

The universe and everything in it.

Day by day, God created the universe and its contents (Genesis ch.1).God created the universe out of nothing (Exodus 20:11, Isaiah 40:28; Rashi commentary to Genesis 1:14; Maimonides' "Guide," 2:30).Note that the Torah, in describing the Creation, deliberately employs brevity and ellipsis, just as it does in many other topics. See the Talmud, Hagigah 11b.

• On day 1: God created the universe in general, light, and this Earth. The light was not the same as that of the sun. Rather, it was light that God created before the sun, and which emanated from a point in space without any physical source; like what we might term a "white hole."
  
• On day 2: God created the separation between the Earth and the upper atmosphere.
  
• On day 3: God separated the continents from the oceans, and created plants.
  
• On day 4: God created the sun, moon, and stars.
  
• On day 5: God created birds and fish.
  
• On day 6: God created animals and people.
  
• On day 7: God ceased creating, thereby creating the concept of rest.
  

See also:

Is there evidence against Evolution?

Can you show that God exists?

Seeing God's wisdom

Yes, that is what tradition states (Genesis ch.1 - 2). See also:

Show that God exists

Show that I didn't evolve

We give our children "rules" that we expect them to obey so that they can become loving adults and responsible, productive members of their community. To a child not all of these rules seemdirectly related to being a productive member of society - such as having to be in bed by 8:30, or having to wait until after dinner to eat dessert. Even as they approach adulthood we set curfews for them that they rarely think are fair or reflective of their own perceived maturity. None-the-less we know that if they will obey, in time, they will come to their own understanding of the wisdom of these rules.

God has likewise given us "commandments" to help us navigate the eternal laws. If our child doesn't understand the reason we have made a rule, we expect him to ask us, not just ignore it for lack of understanding. Sometimes their level of reasoning is not developed enough for a thorough discussion of the matter and must be put into simpler terms. Heavenly Father will help us to gain an understanding of his commandments if we but ask with real intent and are patient enough to let him show us. "Ask and ye shall receive". I think this applies to knowledge perhaps more than anything else.

Obeying the commandments keeps us in harmony with God, in communion with him, and on that path back to him and that great eternal round. Of course the greatest commandment is to love him. Obedience to all other commandments naturally follows out of a great love for him.

When we have sinned, we have created a chaos that moves us out of harmony with God/the eternal laws, and that must be rectified.

As a Christian myself I am always reminding myself not to come across pompous or with all the answers as it does say in the Bible that we should not do so. I remember the quote that says, "For those who have not sinned cast the first stone." Well, I'm almost 65 and I haven't seen any stone throwing yet!

Man makes the changes in morality. If you study the Puritans it was a form of control. It was the Puritans (so-called clean of heart) that the true meaning of religion slipped between the cracks and burned so-called witches at the stake. We can go back into history and see how much of this went on in the name of God as well as wars. God didn't ask any such thing from any of us.

Each one of us has the power to see things in a clear light as to whether they are evil or not (not just because someone is different in their values, religion, etc.) and change things if we wish too or, we can simply sit back and let things go astray. It's up to each one of us. It could be something as simple of helping a lonely person get help, sitting with the sick, helping the poor, being a good friend, or simply loving those close to you. You don't have to be famous and make a name of yourself to be counted on the list God may have.

• A point well taken, but, some people can twist what they feel is moral or immoral. Of course there are the 10 Commandments which was a message from God, but to some these Commandments are confusing (such as: An eye for an eye.) The bottom line is, there is something in each of us from birth from God (the creator) that can lead us down the path of what we know is good or evil.

1)Loss of this person's physical and mind capabilities and skills: The amount of physical and mental work, plus special skills, like reading, cooking e.t.c. this person could do are lost.

2)Loss of this person's personality: You are no more able to talk to this person, learn more about him/her and make social relations between both.

3)Dead body: A corpse will appear, which will start decay, stink and bring infection. if not taken a proper care.

Also, if you are interested, why do people do good acts, like helping an old lady, then, go to the link, titled "psychological egoism", I've posted bellow.

A Short Answer

Morality, or Natural Law, is place into our being by God.

Firstly, God is not the author of confusion, but man certainly is.

Secondly, the two passages are talking about two entirely different subjects separated in time by over 2500 years.

In the first example in Genesis 11, God confounded or confused the language of man due to his disobedience and pride as well as false worship of himself and his own achievements. This is talking about the human race generally in terms of providing historical information, which, in the telling, also explains the origin of different language groups on the earth.

In the second group of passages, the context is specifically the New Testament church, and within that, the church at Corinth, which had a problem with disorder. This disorder or confusion was of their making not God's.

Out of the two New Testament passages the first, from 1 Corinthians 1:27, set out in its context below is not relevant to the issue of confusion since it is discussing something different.

The verses directly below are talking about the Gospel. The Greek word translated as confound in the KJV is kataischunoand it means 'to put to shame', thus having a somewhat different meaning from the idea of confusion. If the context of the passage is read, without even knowing the Greek, it is clear that the Gospel message is being compared to other types of 'wisdom', other ways of behavior, and other belief systems. The Gospel message of salvation through the cross of calvary confounds or 'shames' these. We could say it thoroughly refutes them, even though they regard it as foolishness. This is the argumentation in the passage below and so it doesn't really apply to the idea of confusion at all.

18For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. 22For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: 23But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 24But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 25Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confoundthe things which are mighty; 28And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: 29That no flesh should glory in his presence.

The passage below is relevant in that it discusses the need for proper order in the church at Corinth, which evidently had a problem with this issue. The confusion which apparently was a problem here was created entirely by the Corinthians.

26How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. 27If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. 28But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. 29Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. 30If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. 31For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. 32And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. 33For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

God judged the proud activities of the people at Babel and there confused their language and created many where there previously was one. This is not the same as saying that God is the author of confusion as mentioned in relation to the church at Corinth. The latter relates to a situation in the early church which required correction. There is no contradiction since the two passages are talking about two entirely different things.

There isn't one. The more information the scientific community discovers or revises, the more in agreement they become to the Genesis account.

With that being said, because we humans 'interpret' data differently, there are differences of thought in the details. Even with the Creation account, there are too many variations due to 'theories' postulated and accepted - fully or partially. But if we all learn to let the Bible interpret itself and read everything in its full context, there is hope that all will come together sooner rather than later. But come together they will.

It is the doctrine of the oneness of the individual soul and the Supreme God which is the Ultimate Reality.

The Definition of Advaita is Sajatiya Vijatiya Swagata Bheda Rahita.

Opinion It is quite acceptable for a person to believe both in creation as related in the Bible and science. What differs is whether the Biblical account is interpreted as being favoring a young or old earth. There are scientists who believe the Bible, and follow either evolutionary theory or that of Creationism. Both use the same facts, but interpret them from a different world view.

Opinion You can believe in Creationism, as it can make you feel better about the universe and your place in it. On a similar note, you could believe in Narnia, and feel good that such a magical kingdom exists. Alternatively you can 'believe' in what is actually true.

Opinion

You should believe in that which has the greatest chance of being an accurate belief, of being borne out by the facts. In this case, that means that you should believe in evolutionary theory - or rather, that you should accept that evolutionary theory is the single and best testable explanatory model that is consistent with observations in biology and palaeontology.

NOTE: I can find no such reference in the Watchtower, 1st April 1968

In the event that this was the case it was probably based on the assuption at the time that the creative days were 7000 years long. However, that is not currently the viewpoint from the Watchtower Society. Especially regarding how old the universe is.

Notice the wording of this statement from the Awake! magazine, 9/2006, page 19 ("When Was "the Beginning"?):

"The Genesis account opens with the simple, powerful statement: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1) Bible scholars agree that this verse describes an action separate from the creative days recounted from verse 3 onward. The implication is profound. According to the Bible's opening statement, the universe, including our planet Earth, was in existence for an indefinite time before the creative days began."

"Geologists estimate that the earth is approximately 4 billion years old, and astronomers calculate that the universe may be as much as 15 billion years old. Do these findings-or their potential future refinements-contradict Genesis 1:1? No. The Bible does not specify the actual age of "the heavens and the earth." Science does not disprove the Biblical text."

The opening words of Genesis, "in the beginning," could reach back billions of years into the past. The events of the six creative "days," or time periods of special creative works, are described as they would have appeared to a human observer if ther had been one present on the earth.

The Watchtwer Society has had to make adjustments from time to time on some matters as the spiritual "bright light gets lighter and lighter." (Proverbs 4:18); It is possible the witnesses once held this as the end of the creative days however they view the creative days as periods of time rather than 24 hour days..e.g. "in my grandfather's day"