Why is the creation story important to Christians?

Answer: The 'Creation Story' is important to Christians as it explains who God is and who humans are -God is the almighty, all-wise creator and we are His creation, made in His image and accountable to Him. The Bible account also explains that sin, death, pain and suffering are not part of God's original 'very good' creation, but came afterwards as a result of sin - disobedience and rebellion against God. This also brings with it (for those Christians who believe the whole Bible) the realization that the 'nature red in tooth and claw' of evolution are not God's way of creating.