Creation Myth vs. Scientific Investigation
In the beginning life was created on Earth. The question that needs to be answered is how was life created. As of right now, the two main answers given for origin of life are, God and the creation myth and the Big Bang theory. These two answers differ greatly. The difference between them is that the creation myth is merely a myth and the Big Band theory is an investigation. A myth is a traditional story of ostensibly historical events that serves to unfold part of the worldview of people or explain a practice, belief or natural phenomenon. (Webster's Dictionary 770). A scientific investigation uses the scientific method to research the origin of the universe.
So basically, the two answers are different but the question is which one is correct?
God and the creation myth are based upon the Book of Genesis. The Book of Genesis describes the creation of life in six days. God created the heaven and earth. It was covered with......
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