| A | B |
| Biblical Creationism | belief that the physical universe was created by God |
| evolutionism | belief that the physical universe just happened by chance |
| literal view | belief that Creation was made up of seven 24-hour days |
| long-day theory | belief that a "day" is a long period of time |
| gap theory | belief that a period of time exists between Gen 1:1 and Gen 1:2 |
| progressive creationism | belief that creation occurred over a long period of time where God created in batches |
| theistic evolution | belief that God uses evolution as a means of creation |
| genealogy | a listing of family history |
| young-earth creationt | belief that creation is about 6000 years old |
| fossil | a trace or remnant of an organism that has been preserved by natural means |
| sedimentation | the process of materials settling out of a moving substance as it slows down |
| old-earth theory | belief that the earth is millions or billions of years old |