Genesis and Darwin

               Although both the biblical Genesis and Darwin's theory of evolution speak of the origins of mankind and any form of life for that matter, there are extreme differences in language one notices when further analyzing each text. Genesis, the biblical creation story, tells us that God carefully worked over a span of seven days to create the entire world as we know it. When analyzed further one sees that this creation story can be interpreted as a childhood bedtime story. The chronological order is described very simply, "And God said" "So God created..." , as if to appeal to and be comprehended by people of all ages. The fact that this is a biblical text puts its purpose into an entirely different perspective. As the first text read when reading a bible or torah, Genesis sets the stage for the modern world and its language and tone dictates rather discreetly to the reader what God created and what He wanted said creations to do. This forever puts a burden on the reader by placing God's expectations and wishes upon their shoulders. Who would dare defy the word of God?
                As for Darwin's theory of evolution, the text reads as a more humble approach to a scientific epiphany. When reading the text one sees that Darwin seems rather afraid in his language and expects  backlash from this text, something I'm sure he received shortly after publishing his theory. Darwin's publication comes from an extremely different standpoint, one of humility and vulnerability. A scientist whose's theory might possibly revolutionize the world versus religious dictation is a striking difference. This difference provides the reader with a different interoperation and sees Darwin's theory as more of an optional faith, "I by no means expect to convince experienced naturalists", whereas the biblical Genesis is a metaphorically shoved down one's throat because it is what God commanded.
                Two strikingly different texts that speak of the same topic through radically different interpretations have revolutionized our train of thought when contemplating our origin and the meaning of all existence. Whether one chooses to believe in Darwin's theory or Genesis is entirely up to the person but one thing is clear, the means and styles through which these beliefs are communicated are radically different.