I was happy to find your blog, until now unknown to me. I am not familiar with most of what you offer here. I just believe that God did create this earth and everything in it out of love for us, wanting a free response to that love. The symbolism of the first creation story is to teach us that He, indeed, wants a personal relationship with us, that He wants to be involved in every detail of our lives, that He asks for so little in return for all His wonderous gifts.
Thanks for your insights.