Christianity Flashcards
What is the main conflict of biblical views and the environment
Conflict between dominion and stewardship
What was St Francis of Assisi view on the environment
Creation spirituality- we are at one with nature
What is an example of stewardship
The notion of Adam and Eve being make to look after Aden in genesis
In genesis, what suggests that we are dominions of Eden?
God naming the animals and giving the plants food suggests dominion is a more apt approach
What is more common in present teachings
Stewardship
What does the Church of England state that we should do to help the environment
Be economic in our use of energy resources
Control damage done to plants and animals
Minimise population in order to reach sustainable harmony
What does the rapture theology explain about the environment
Jesus will rise again and the world will be destroyed- no point in looking after the planet
