Let's put aside the classic ancient tradition of a priest " creating " in real time by their words and choices ( Common in Egyptian priestly duties as an example ) and instead consider the supposed physical act of creation of the universe as it's often put forth by those attempting to literally...
In your understanding, how did the universe come to be?
Was it created*? If so, by what?
If you don't think it was created, how did universe come to be as we experience it?
*For the purpose of this thread, we will define 'create' as 'to bring into existence.' Also, let's please not jump...