Origins of the universe

• What do Christian beliefs state about the creation of the universe?

  God designed and created the universe.
• What does 'ex nihilo' mean in Christian beliefs?


  Created all things 'out of nothing.'
• Which book provides a detailed story of Earth's creation for Christians?

  Genesis 1
• How many days did God take to create the world according to Muslim beliefs?

  6 days
• What does the term 'phases' refer to in the context of Muslim beliefs on creation?

  Periods of time for creation.
• What existed before time according to Muslim beliefs?

  God existed before time.
• What does the Qur'an say about the days of creation?

  It does not specify what happened each day.
• What does the Qur'an say about God's command over the universe?

  God put the whole universe under his command.
• How do Muslims view God's work and creation?

  It continues with every new birth and seed.
• What do fundamental Christians believe about the Bible?

  Every word is inspired by God and true.
• How do liberal Christians interpret the Bible?

  As a parable/symbol with a main message.
• What is the Big Bang theory's relation to Christian beliefs?

  It could be God's way of forming the universe.
• What does Islam encourage regarding scientific exploration?

  It encourages understanding and scientific explanations.
• How does the Qur'an relate to the Big Bang Theory?

  It links well to the Big Bang Theory.
• What does the Qur'an explain about the universe's existence?

  It explains why the universe came into being.
• What role does science play in understanding the universe according to Muslims?

  Science should explain how the universe exists.
• What is the significance of God's creation according to Christian beliefs?

  It was not an accident but designed perfectly.
• What happened on Day 1 of creation according to Genesis?

  • God said, "Let there be light."
  • He created day and night.
• What happened on Day 2 of creation according to Genesis?

  • God made the sky.
• What happened on Day 3 of creation according to Genesis?

  • God formed the seas and land.
  • He covered the land with vegetation and plants.
• What happened on Day 4 of creation according to Genesis?

  • God created lights in the sky: sun, moon, and stars.
• What happened on Day 5 of creation according to Genesis?

  • God made fish and other sea animals.
  • He created birds in the air.
• What happened on Day 6 of creation according to Genesis?

  • God created all land animals.
  • He made humans in his own image.
• What happened on Day 7 of creation according to Genesis?

  • God rested and made it holy.
  • He was pleased with his creation because it was good.