Whether young people can reconcile the Christian creation belief with scientific theories on the origins of the world and life does not depend solely on their knowledge and cognitive abilities - whether they recognize the biblical creation texts as myths and understand the meaning of creation. Emotional and existential factors are at least as important. What offers reassurance and orientation in the world? What meets the desire for autonomy? What provides purpose and identity? For young people, these are essential questions that shape their attitudes towards creation and evolution.
