Stewardship And Dominion

Question 1

What is stewardship

Answer 1

The belief that humans have a responsibility to care for the earth and protect it for future generations

Question 2

What does dominion mean

Answer 2

The belief that god gave us authority and control over over the earth and it’s creations

Question 3

What did god do and entrust is with

Answer 3

Created the world and entrusted humans to take care of it

Question 4

What are Christian’s teachings on caring for the environment

Answer 4

-Christian’s believe they have a duty to protect natural resources reduces pollution and preserve biodiversity
- including combating climate change and supporting sustainability efforts

Question 5

What are Christians teachings on social justice and the poor

Answer 5

• stewardship extends to wring for all people, especially the poor and marginalised who are often most affected by the environmental damage

Question 6

Quote psalm 24:1 (earth is lords)

Answer 6

“The earth is the lords and everything in it”

Question 7

Genesis 2;15 (garden..take care)

Answer 7

“The lord god took man and put him in the garden of the Eden to work it and take care of it”

Question 8

What are Christian teaching on human authority

Answer 8

• dominion suggests that humans have power over the earth
• some interpret this as the right to use national resources and animals for their benefit

Question 9

What are Christian teachings on the responsibility for future generations

Answer 9

Stewardship emphasises leaving the earth in a better condition for future generations

Question 10

What are some practical applications on stewardship and dominion

Answer 10

• supporting conservation efforts and charities eg cafod, Christian aid
• reducing waste ,recycling and promoting renewable energy
  -advocating for global environment policies

Question 11

Responsibility not exploitation (dominion)

Answer 11

-many Christian’s argue that dominion doesn’t mean humans can exploit the environment irresponsibly

Question 12

What is dominion often paired with and why

Answer 12

Stewardship meaning humans must rule wisely and compassionately

Question 13

Free will and accountability?(dominion)

Answer 13

Dominion reflects free human will, but humans are accountable to god for how they use their power

Question 14

What are literalist views on dominion

Answer 14

Interpret dominion as complete authority over nature justifying its use for human needs

Question 15

What is a symbolic view on dominion

Answer 15

Human responsibility to act as gods representative on earth ensuring care and justice

Question 16

How does dominion contradict stewardship

Answer 16

It implies power rather than care

Question 17

What debates is dominion often cited in

Answer 17

Animal rights and use of natural resources

Question 18

What does dominion justify about humans and animals

Answer 18

Using them for food clothing or scientific research through responsibility

Question 19

What does the ‘Christian aid’ charity do (stewardship)

Answer 19

Advocates for climate justice and supports communities affected by environmental change