- Creation Stories
  - Historical Perception
    - Regarded as lies or strange tales
    - Once seen as childhood bad time stories
  - Modern Interpretation
    - Embody primitive life and cultural values
    - Rooted in creation stories (Barschlacht's observation)
  - Focus of the Lesson
    - Bible's Genesis Creation Story
      - Basis of Western civilization
      - Examines relationship between humanity and nature
    - Pangu's Creation Story
      - Most well-known Chinese creation story
      - Highlights harmony between humans and nature
  - Genesis Creation Story
    - Six-Day Creation Process
      - Day 1: Light separated from darkness
      - Days 2-3: Heaven, land, seeds, grass, herb, fruit trees
      - Days 4-6: Moon, sun, stars, creatures, humans
    - Key Themes
      - Beautiful and orderly world
      - Humans as managers of the world
        - Responsibility to care for the earth
        - Debate over conquering vs respecting nature
      - Lessons from Western history
        - Environmental destruction during industrial revolution
        - Modern shift toward environmental consciousness
  - Pangu's Creation Story
    - Cosmic Egg and Chaos
      - Pangu emerged after 18,000 years
      - Separated Yin and Yang with an axe
    - Sacrifice and Harmony
      - Pangu's body became parts of the world
      - Embodies traditional Chinese philosophy
        - Harmony between humans and nature
        - Unity as a cultural difference
  - Comparative Insights
    - Genesis
      - World is beautiful
      - Humans are managers with responsibility
    - Pangu
      - Harmony between humans and nature is essential
      - Coexistence leads to sustainability
  - Modern Implications
    - Rethinking relationships with nature
    - Lessons from historical environmental exploitation
    - Call for revisiting harmony philosophy
  - Discussion Questions
    - Reflect on modern relationships with nature
    - Explore solutions for environmental issues