Christian Stewardship of Creation

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Match the biblical teachings to their implications about environmental stewardship:

Leviticus 19:10 = Leave some grapes for the poor and stranger Genesis 1:28 = Humans have dominion over creation Matthew 25:40 = Service to the least reflects service to God Isaiah 11:6 = Ecological harmony among creatures

Match the organizations or figures to their environmental views or actions:

St Columbans Mission Society = Concern for peace and ecology Anglican Church of Rwanda = Mandate for environmental protection N.T. Wright = Theological perspective on restoration James Watt = Fatalistic view on environmental degradation

Match the locations or initiatives with their descriptions:

Poatina = Refuge center focusing on sustainability Rwanda = Experience in tree cover decrease Central Plateau = Site of hydroelectric hub St Hildegard Von Bingen = The divine in the greening of the Earth

Match the theological concepts to their environmental interpretations:

Redemptive eschatology = Hope for restoration in the future Ambivalence in ecological practice = Nuance in interpretation of dominion Propitiation = Responsibility beyond environmental reversal Solidarity with the poor = Integration of social justice in ecology Signup and view all the answers

Match the scripture references to their meanings in environmental ethics:

Revelation 21:1 = Promise of a new creation Isaiah 11:6 = Peaceful coexistence among species Matthew 25:40 = Treating the vulnerable with dignity Genesis 1:28 = Stewardship versus exploitation of nature Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals with their contributions or statements regarding environmental stewardship and ethics:

Aldo Leopold = Criticized the view of land as a commodity Lynn White Jr. = Critiques anthropocentrism in Christian theology Pope Francis = Argued that social and environmental crises are interconnected Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew = Warned about the costs of manipulating the environment Signup and view all the answers

Match the following biblical references with their context as related to creation and stewardship:

Genesis 1:27 = Humans created in God's image Genesis 3:25-24 = Exile from the Garden of Eden Leviticus 25:23 = The land is God's and humans are tenants Genesis 9:2 = Fear and dread of humans will fall upon every creature Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Stewardship = Moral responsibility to protect God's creation Anthropocentrism = Viewing humans as the central concern of existence Ecotheology = The theological study of the relationship between religion and the environment Evangelical Climate Stewards = A group combatting environmental issues like carbon emissions Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions related to Christian ethics and creation care:

The Fall = A breakdown in the relationship between God, mankind, and creation Image-bearing = Humans' unique capacity for knowledge and righteousness Tenancy = Humans' role as caretakers of God's property Dread = The fear animals have towards humans post-Fall Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with the respective authors or sources:

'The land is mine and you are only tenants' = Leviticus 25:23 'We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity' = Aldo Leopold 'We are not faced with two separate crises' = Pope Francis, Laudato Si' 'Humans and animals were both created on Day 6' = Biblical creation narrative Signup and view all the answers

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Christian Stewardship of Creation

Key precept of Christian ethics: Love God, one another and creation (Psalm 100:5).
Humans created in God’s image: Uniquely granted the capacity for both knowledge and righteousness (Genesis 1:27)
Responsibility to use, consume and cultivate the natural world: This capacity creates a responsibility for stewards to care for God's creation (Beisner).
Anthropocentrism criticism: The view that humans are central to the universe is criticized as anthropocentric (White Jr.).
Humans as stewards: Many Christians believe humans are morally accountable to protect and care for God's creation.
Humans and animals were both created on Day 6: This signifies shared responsibility for a well-ordered creation.
Land ownership as a lease from God: Humans are considered tenants of God and held accountable for the land (Leviticus 25:23).
Evangelical Climate Stewards: Combatting environmental issues through the 360 Carbon program and carbon footprint calculators.
Distinctive and dependent: Humans are both distinctive image-bearing stewards and dependent through their brotherhood with the animal kingdom.
The Fall: A breakdown in the sanctity of relationship between God, mankind, and creation (Genesis 3:25-24).
Environmental cost: No manipulation of the environment comes without consequence (Bartholomew).
Complex crisis: Environmental and social issues are interconnected problems demanding combined solutions (Pope Francis).
Servant Leaders: Catholic organization that emphasizes solidarity with the poor and respect for creation.
Redemptive eschatology: God's promise to restore the broken world (Revelation 21:1).
Restoring harmonious relationship: In the future, all creation will be unified in harmony as God intended (Isaiah 11:6).
Divine presence in the natural world: The divine is present in the natural world (Hildegard Von Bingen).
Poatina: A place offering refuge for Christian young people and centres on sustainability and ecotourism.
Ambivalence regarding ecological practice: Nuance in interpretation and loss of theocentrism has created ambiguity.
Dominion over creation: Humans are given command to "have dominion" over creation (Genesis 1:28).
Caring for the least of these: Serving others is a form of serving God (Matthew 25:40).
Jesus' propitiation: Offers hope that humans are not solely responsible for reversing environmental instabilities.
Anglican Church of Rwanda: Emphasizes the church's mandate for environmental protection based on biblical teachings.
Rwanda's deforestation: Experienced a 9.3% decrease in tree cover from 2001 to 2023.

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Explore the principles of Christian stewardship and the ethical responsibilities towards God's creation. This quiz delves into the significance of love for God, one another, and nature, alongside the moral obligations believers have in protecting the environment. Understand the key theological concepts and critiques regarding anthropocentrism in Christianity.