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== The Origins of Man==
== The Origins of Man in the Bible ==
A large number of [[Christian|Christians]] and [[Creationism|creationist]] scientists believe that Homo Sapiens were created in [[God|God's]] image on day 6 of [[creation]].
A large number of [[Christian|Christians]] and [[Creationism|creationist]] scientists believe that Homo Sapiens were created in [[God|God's]] image on day 6 of [[creation]].
:''And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.'' (Genesis 2:22)
:''And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.'' (Genesis 2:22)
Humans, or human beings, are classified by biologists as [[primates]] belonging to the mammalian species, [[Homo]] sapiens (Latin: "wise man" or "knowing man") in the family Hominidae (the great apes). Humans have a highly developed brain capable of abstract reasoning, language, and introspection. This mental capability, combined with an erect body carriage that frees their upper limbs for manipulating objects, has allowed humans to make far greater use of tools than any other species. Humans now inhabit every continent including [[Antarctica]], with a total population of over 6.5 billion as of 2007.
==The Origins of Man according to Evolution==
Humans have possibly been around in anatomically modern form for approximately 130,000 years<ref>Alemseged Z, Coppens Y, Geraads D (2002). "Hominid cranium from Omo: Description and taxonomy of Omo-323-1976-896". Am J Phys Anthropol 117 (2): 103-12.</ref>.
== The Origins of Man in Mythology ==
== The Origins of Man in Mythology ==
Among Hindus, humans were created from a part of the cut up body of Purusha.
Among Hindus, humans were created from a part of the cut up body of Purusha.