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Creation and A Nonviolent God
In the beginning, God blessed humans with filling the earth and subduing it. We've done this, but at the expense of nature and the climate we share. By assuming Genesis 1 & 2 narrate a material story, we've left the Bible saying nothing about caring for creation. Thankfully, our assumption is wrong.
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Steve Hall
Creation and A Nonviolent God, p.43
“Ancient people did not explain material creation. Instead, their origin stories describe how their gods organised the world to function day after day, year after year.”
In the beginning...
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Seven Reasons Genesis 1 is Not a Material Story
There are seven reasons it doesn't make sense to read Genesis 1 as a material origin story.
What's the Earth Doing There?
Please tell me the material pre-existence of the earth in Genesis 1:2 is bugging you too.
Creation Myths Israel's Ancient Neighbours Told
Ancient creation myths show a shocking disinterest in material creation.
The Origin of Order
If we're reading a material bias into Genesis 1, what on earth is God making instead?