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1. Creation

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   The Ex Nihilo (out of nothing) model posits that the creator deity or originating force brought the universe into being without relying on pre-existing matter. This form emphasizes the absolute power and transcendence of the originating entity. In philosophical terms, this model resolves the problem of infinite regress by positing an uncaused first cause for all subsequent contingent realities [2].
   A critical sub-type within Ex Nihilo traditions involves the Verbal Decree, where the universe is…