How do different religions view Creation?

Compare perspectives on Creation across Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism.

Where can I learn more about Creation in Taoism?

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Taoism

Explore 3 passages from Taoism scripture on Creation. Compare with what other world religions teach about this important theme.

“The Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal Tao. The nameless is the beginning of heaven and earth.”

“The ten thousand things are born of being. Being is born of non-being. Reversion is the action of the Tao. Weakness is its use.”

“The Tao gave birth to one. One gave birth to two. Two gave birth to three. Three gave birth to the ten thousand things.”