Environment and stewardship Flashcards
what are the Christian beliefs about the environment
Some Christians believe they have dominion over some of god’s creation but some believe that god made them stewards of the environment and they have no right ‘to abuse’ it and should protect it.
what is one quote from Christianity that supports the idea of dominion
” rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals”
what are two quote from Christianity that goes against dominion and supports stewardship?
” humanity’s dominion can not be understood as license to abuse, spoil squander or destroy what god has made”
“God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and take care of it”
source - genesis
what are the Muslim beliefs about the environment?
Muslims believe they are the Khalifa’s of the earth and they should make this a place Allah wants it to be.
How will Muslims act open the duty of stewardship?
Muslims would try to do acts such as being careful with the resources they use or they will be questioned on the judgement day
give a quote from Islam to support the concept of stewardship
Allah’s apostle said:
“ There is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sow seeds, and then a bird or a person eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift for him”
source - Sahih al-Bukhari
