The One and Only Truth #carrotranch #flashfiction

Posted on Apr 11, 2017 by TanGental

Charli’s prompt this week takes us right back to the very beginning.

April 6, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write about a creation myth. You can write your own, use one in a story or create tension (or comparability) between science and culture on the topic of creation. Go where the prompt leads leads.

‘Mum, do people really believe the Genesis story? Mrs Ryder says they’re Creationists but that’s stupid.’
‘Why?’
Penny looked surprised. ‘You’re an Atheist. You don’t believe…’
‘But that doesn’t make me right.’ Mary smiled. ‘No, I don’t believe in God and Adam and 7 days of creation. But unlike homework I can’t prove or disprove it.’
‘Homework?’
‘You can rely on there always being homework. It’s existence is never in doubt. What’s yours?’
‘Write a creation story.’
‘Ok so if it’s not Genesis, what is it?’
‘Big Bang.’
‘And what’s that?’
‘I… dunno.’
‘Exactly, love. Different folks, different strokes.’

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About TanGental

My name is Geoff Le Pard. Once I was a lawyer; now I am a writer. I've published several books: a four book series following Harry Spittle as he grows from hapless student to hapless partner in a London law firm; four others in different genres; a book of poetry; four anthologies of short fiction; and a memoir of my mother. I have several more in the pipeline. I have been blogging regularly since 2014, on topic as diverse as: poetry based on famous poems; memories from my life; my garden; my dog; a whole variety of short fiction; my attempts at baking and food; travel and the consequent disasters; theatre, film and book reviews; and the occasional thought piece. Mostly it is whatever takes my fancy. I avoid politics, mostly, and religion, always. I don't mean to upset anyone but if I do, well, sorry and I suggest you go elsewhere. These are my thoughts and no one else is to blame. If you want to nab anything I post, please acknowledge where it came from.
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15 Responses to The One and Only Truth #carrotranch #flashfiction

  1. Erika Kind says:
    Apr 11, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    I like that a lot! The kids should already be taught that an opinion is not the truth and everybody is entitled to have an own opinion!

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  2. Ritu says:
    Apr 11, 2017 at 8:12 pm

    Like it His Geoffleship!!!

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  4. insearchofitall says:
    Apr 12, 2017 at 4:17 am

    I like how you explained that. Good one.

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  6. Charli Mills says:
    Apr 13, 2017 at 4:13 am

    Mary is wise on several accounts — about teaching many truths through one her daughter will get.

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