Other Christians

• Christian

  A broad term for followers of Christ, with many different types and beliefs
• Catholics

  • Interpret the Bible metaphorically, seeing stories as revealing hidden meanings and teachings
  • Believe God is the creator, and the earth is a gift to be cared for
• Creationists/Fundamentalists

  • Interpret the Bible literally as the direct word of God
  • Believe the universe was created by God in 7 24-hour days, around 4004 BC
  • Believe God created all animals and humans in their final form
• Literal interpretation of the Bible

  Leads creationists to believe the earth is very young, around 6000 years old
• Creationists believe humans are unique and have been given a special job, made in God's image and put in charge of the earth
• Catholics see the Genesis creation story as a metaphor revealing important messages, not a literal historical account