[SoothingDave]

She was created by God, that’s for sure - but not even indirectly from nothing.

Depends on how "indirect" you want to consider. ;-)

[Manfred the Wonder Dawg]

I agree - and am glad to see you said that with a :-) After all, the classic joke about the Aggie scientist (I live in Texas) gets at the crux of the biscuit:

An Aggie scientist who does not believe in God thinks he has figured out to create life. He declares his wisdom to God, Wh0 - surprisingly - responds, “Show me how you did it.” The Aggie says, “It’s simple. First you grab a handful of dirt, ...” The Lord of creation stopped him short - “Wait a minute - make your own dirt.”

The theologians tell us God created “out of nothing” the Earth, et al. Man only discovers and organizes what God has created.