DAY 1: Genesis 1.1 – 2.3

Is the universe “good”? Genesis 1 certainly proclaims it so. Other ancient myths see creation as a violent battle between he forces of cretinoid the forces of destruction. The Bible proclaims that the forces of creation will ultimately win. It os a real step of faith, even though so much of creation is seen as beautiful. The real point for me is that it gives me a guide to action. I am to act in order to work for creation and not destruction. By doing that, I really do believe that I am closer to the heart off God.

And what does it mean for us to be made in God’s image (Note: both men and women in Genesis1). Fo rme it means that w are spiritual beings, at least potentially, and not just physical and psychological. That we have a “hot line” to God within our nature, which we can access f only we can get quiet enough.

thank you Andy! I’d never looked at this passage as an allegory before and now its easier to separate science & god (spirit). Human beings is the only animal who believes he had transcended his Kingdom – meaning the animal kingdom classification – We think of ourselves as beings who are more than our biological make up; we think of ourselves as beings with souls. I love the thought that creation is so much more powerful than destruction and that is something to think about everyday in the language choices I make. I am also mindful that God gave us dominion over every other living things and we need to respect our responsibility for that and continue creation not destruction (I think of climate change).