Creation theory refers to theories about the origins of the universe, Earth, and the variety of life that inhabits it. The term "creation theory" is more commonly associated with religious or spiritual ideas related to the divine creation of the cosmos. This differs from the scientific theories, like the Big Bang theory and the theory of evolution through natural selection, which aim to provide explanations based on empirical evidence gathered through scientific inquiry. While religious creation accounts seek to answer questions of spiritual significance, scientific theories address aspects of Earth's history, the formation of matter, and the diversification of life through scientific understanding.