Professor Cooke spoke about the scientific story of origin namely called the Big Bang Theory. This theory suggests that a cloud of matter burst and formed the matter that is the world today. This theory is well founded as far as the analytical eye can see, but it does not include much common sense. It is hard for me to understand how a cloud burst could account for human intelligence and the feelings that differentiate us from animals. In his explanation, I gathered that Cooke himself does not believe this theory. Although he is a scientist he can relate to the misguidance scientists have about the detailed intellect of human beings. The world could not possibly have originated from a cloud of dust.
While I am biased in my reflection of these theories, I will agree that even the Christian account is hard to understand. Some argue that Genesis 1 and 2 contradict each other, but after careful consideration one can see that they do not. Genesis 1 emphasizes the omnipotence of God. He created everything in 6 days and at the end created man. The first impression of the Bible is the revelation of an almighty God.
Genesis 2 reveals a personal God. The story focuses on the importance of God’s relationship with man, and thus it is first recounted. God created man out of his own image and made a garden just for him. The loving attention is the other side of the God described in Genesis 1. He is to be respected firstly because he is the almighty and all powerful. But one must understand that he wants to develop a personal relationship with each of us. He did not simply create us to leave us alone to live the way we want and to suffer the pains of the world in solace. He put us here for his glory and will take care of us the same.
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