Creation facts for kids
Creation means making something new. It can refer to many different things. For example, it can be about how the universe began, or how an artist makes a painting. It can also mean inventing a new device or idea.
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Creation in Religion and Philosophy
In religion and philosophy, "creation" often talks about how the world and everything in it came to be.
Creation Myths
Many cultures have stories about how the world started. These are called creation myths or origin beliefs. They explain how the universe, humans, and life began. These stories are often passed down through generations.
Religious Beliefs About Creation
Some religions believe that one or more powerful beings, called deities, brought the universe into existence. This idea is known as creation (theology). It also refers to everything that was created.
Creation from Nothing
One belief is called Creatio ex nihilo. This is Latin for "Creation from nothing." It means that a deity created the universe out of nothing at all. This is different from creating something from existing matter or energy.
Creation in the Book of Genesis
For Judaism and Christianity, the Book of Genesis describes how God created the world. This account tells the story of creation over six days.
Creationism
Creationism is a belief that God not only created the universe but also specific events afterward. This includes the creation of animals and humans. Some people who believe in creationism also study what they call creation science. This tries to find scientific support for creationist beliefs.
Creation in Science
In science, "creation" can mean different things. It often refers to how new things appear or are formed.
Matter Creation
Matter creation is a process in physics. It describes how tiny particles, like electrons and positrons, can appear. This happens in processes like pair production. It's the opposite of annihilation, where particles disappear.
Invention and Innovation
Invention is the act of creating something completely new. This could be a new process, a new device, or a new idea. Inventors use their creativity and knowledge to solve problems or make life better. For example, inventing the light bulb was a creation that changed the world.
Creation in the Arts
The word "creation" is often used when talking about art. It refers to the works artists make.
Famous Artworks
- The Creation of Adam is a very famous painting. It's a fresco painted by Michelangelo Buonarroti around 1511. You can see it on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. It shows God giving life to Adam.
- The Creation is a famous musical work. It's an oratorio written by Joseph Haydn in 1798. An oratorio is like an opera but without costumes or acting. It tells the story of the creation of the world.
Movies and Music
- Creation was an unfinished movie from 1931. It was made by RKO studios and was special because it used stop-motion animation.
- The Creation (band) was a British band from the 1960s. They were known for their hit song "Painter Man" in 1967.
- Creation Records was a record label started in 1983 by Alan McGee. They released music from many famous bands.
Creation in Media
"Creation" can also refer to different companies or publications in media.
- Creation magazine is a magazine that promotes creation science. It is published by Creation Ministries International–Australia.
- Creation Entertainment is an American company. They organize many conventions for fans of science fiction and fantasy movies and TV shows.
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