Matching Pairs Theories of the origin of lifeOnline version Theories of the origin of life by Paola Silva 1 It points to a divine being as the absolute creator of everything 2 It suggests that life originates from inanimate matter, such as mud, sweat, and decaying meat. 3 It suggests that every living being comes from another pre-existing 4 It suggests that the appearance of life was preceded by a chemical evolution of existing compounds. 5 It suggests that life on Earth originated from spores that came from outer space carried by meteorites. Panspermia theory Chemosynthetic theory Biogenist theory Creationist theory Abiogenist theory