The topic of biological variation in nature is approached from its philosophical and biblical parameters, rather than from the approach of a research scientist. Similarities and Diversity Among Organisms: Which World-View do They Support? G.T. Javor, Ph.D. Both variations and similarities exist among life forms. This article is a brief consideration of the explanations offered for the existence of these, by an evolutionary and by a creationist view of nature. Following the introduction of the subject, three sub-topics will be considered a) origins of life forms; b) the meaning or purpose of existence for life forms; and c) predictions offered for the future of life forms.