Powerful stories

Today's question is: When did you first learn the creation stories in Genesis? How are they meaningful for you today?

To tell the truth, I don't remember a time when I didn't know the creation stories. I'm certain that I knew the story of the 7 days of Creation along with the Adam and Eve story. But, I am also certain I thought they were part of the same story, not two separate tales.

I also remember how I felt when we learned about the stories in Seminary. The Creation stories were referred to as "myths". Even though I hadn't believed in the Creation stories literally for a long time, the word "myth" bothered me a little bit. When I realized that this term didn't take any of the power of the stories away, but rather named them for what they actually were, I got over it.

Today, I find these stories to be very powerful. Being outdoors and connecting with nature is a powerful part of my spiritual practice. So, I resonate deeply with the notion that human beings were formed from the soil and crafted by a master artisan. I also find the idea of rest being part of the fabric of Creation to be in credibly profound.