This discussion involves the question of how did we get here. This is a commonly asked question probably because its answer implies the whereabouts of where we are going in the long term. Below you will find some theories about how we got here. Please select the choices closest to your reactions to the statements.
1.  The universe, including all life forms and matter from this computer to the earth to the stars were created from scratch by a supreme being.	I agree with that statement. I disagree with that statement. I haven't thought about it. I do not understand this statement.
2.  The universe, including all life forms and matter from my computer to the earth to the stars were created in some sort of massive event that transformed matter, energy, and whatever else may have existed before, into the matter and energy model that we live in today.	I agree with that statement. I disagree with that statement. I haven't thought about it. I do not understand this statement.
3.  I believe that a supreme being created scientific laws, all matter, and all energy and then just set it in motion to allow all those components to react, propagate, disseminate, and change.	I agree with that statement. I disagree with that statement. I haven't thought about it. I do not understand this statement.
4.  I believe the concept of a supreme being and concepts of science logically fit together to jointly explain all of the phenomena we observe in the universe.	I agree with that statement. I disagree with that statement. I haven't thought about it. I do not understand this statement.
5.  Religion relates to the specific ways in which the concept of God is viewed. For me, religion fully explains the universe, God, and eliminates the need for science in my life.	I agree with that statement. I disagree with that statement. I haven't thought about it. I do not understand this statement.
6.  For me, science fully explains the universe, God, and eliminates the need for religion in my life.	I agree with that statement. I disagree with that statement. I haven't thought about it. I do not understand this statement.
7.  Political leaders should not get involved in discussions of creation, God, a supreme being, evolution, because they were elected to run governmental affairs such as make laws, set tax policy, interact with other nations, and more... and even that is more than they can do well.	I agree with that statement. I disagree with that statement. I haven't thought about it. I do not understand this statement.
8.  Some people consider creation a matter for public debate. For me, it is important to consider the concept of creation when deciding how to go about my daily life.	I agree with that statement. I disagree with that statement. I haven't thought about it. I do not understand this statement.
9.  This online discussion of creation is intended to elicit honest opinions and evoke thought. Do you feel positive after having thought about and reviewed this presentation?	Yes No Thoughts:
10.  Some people consider creation a matter for public debate. How important is the issue of creation for you when you decide who you will vote for at the local, state, and federal levels?	Very important Somewhat important Not important