Care For The Earth Flashcards
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Respect
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To have a high regard for someone or something, and to treat each other with great care
2
Q
Stewardship
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The way people care for the Earth on behalf of God
3
Q
In 1995, leaders of the major world religions met in Japan to…
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…raise awareness about the need to care for the Earth
4
Q
In 1995, leaders of the major world religions met in Japan and they issued a joint statement agreeing that:
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- It is a person’s religious duty and responsibility to care for the Earth
- The root cause of environmental problems is greed
5
Q
Where did the idea of Christian stewardship come from?
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The idea of Christian stewardship is found in the book of Genesis
6
Q
For what reason do Christians care for the Earth?
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We care for the earth and respect it because of its essential goodness, not because of its usefulness to us
7
Q
What can we do to be a good steward?
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Recycle Take the bus Don't use CFCs Feed birds in winter Help out in a local cleanup day Help plant a tree
