Biology
There have been comparisons between the Bible, with passages such as from the Genesis creation narrative, with concepts based on evolutionary theory.
| Bible (Literal interpretation) | Evolutionary biology | |
|---|---|---|
| Grass, land plants, trees | Created before the Sun appears | Evolved after the Sun |
| First forms of life | Land plants | Prokaryote(bacteria, archaea) |
| Birds | Created before land animals | Evolved from land animals |
| Fruit Trees | Created before fish | Evolved after fish |
| First Human | Created after animals | Evolved; higher apes and Homo sapiens share a common ancestor |
Read more about this topic: Science And The Bible
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