Strength of Christian Environmental Ethics Flashcards
1
Q
Jewish and Christian scriptures affirm what?
A
the intrinsic worth of creation and is not responsible for the ecological crisis
2
Q
whats the state of the environment blamed on?
A
The modern emergence of a more secular world view where humans have dominated nature ruthlessly
3
Q
Evidence from bible of natures intrinsic worth?
A
- Exodus - on sabbath there should be no work so that ‘your ox and donkey may rest’
- J. Sacks - Israelite’s commanded to conserve the land
- Leviticus - God says ‘the land is mine; you are but strangers and residents with me’
4
Q
There’s an abundance of christian charities campaigning over what?
A
- climate change
- animal welfare
- sustainability with governments and calling churches and individuals to do what they can for the environment
5
Q
Christian charities?
A
- A Rocha
- Operation Noah
- Christian Aid
6
Q
Christian Theologians that are advocates for animal rights?
A
A. Linzey and D. Clough
