| Literalists | Mainstream | Catholic | Non-religious | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible | Actual word of God | Guided by God | Expression of Word of God | X |
| Genesis 1 | Overall picture | Factual | X absolute scientific | X |
| Genesis 2 | Zoom in Day 6 and details of original sin | Poetic | X absolute scientific | X |
| Scientific theories (Big Bang theory/ Evolution) | X | ✓ | ✓ | |
| eternal/ spiritual truths; human original sin; hope of salvation | ✓ |