the value of the world
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- Created on: 03-01-22 17:07
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- the value of the world
- christianity
- the world is a priceless gift from God to humans as a result of his love
- "when i consider your heavens, the work of your fingers[...] what is mankind that you are mindful of them"
- "God's eternal power and divine nature have clearly been seen"
- stewardship
- god has given humans the privilege of living on earth with the responsibility of looking after it
- working with nature to preserve, respect and manage the earth and ensure that it isn't ruined
- Adam was given the task of looking after the garden of eden
- we are able to use what is provided in a sustainable way for survival
- dominion
- teaching that humans were given the power and authority to rule over the world
- in order to manage the earth
- "fill the earth and subdue it"
- a minority of christians have interpreted this as they can do what they like with the earth
- majority of christians believe that humans cannot do what they like to benefit themselves if it damages something that God has made
- teaching that humans were given the power and authority to rule over the world
- the world is a priceless gift from God to humans as a result of his love
- Islam
- stewardship (khalifah)
- god created the world and gave humans the responsibility of taking care of the planet
- sunni and shi'a Muslims beliebe that people are stewards
- "it is he who was made you successors on the earth"
- it must be done in humility
- stewards must look after the world for God and future generations and maintain the harmony and balance created
- laws of his creation should not be altered
- people are responsible to him for all their actions
- "it is to God that everything in the heavens and earth belongs"
- dominion
- Islam doesn't promote the idea of humans having dominion (doing what they like with the world)
- the world is seen as a place of worship - so damaging it is like damaging a mosque and is a sin
- Islam stresses the importance of working with the rest of creation in a harmonious and sustainable way
- Islam doesn't promote the idea of humans having dominion (doing what they like with the world)
- nature reflects the glory form God - inspires awe and wonder - irresponsible behaviour that leads to damage of the environment is unacceptable
- stewardship (khalifah)
- christianity
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