Care for the Earth (Junior Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Stewardship meaning
Stewardship meaning
Responsible caretakers of creation, not owners
Earth as 'sacred' (religious belief)
Earth as 'sacred' (religious belief)
From God/higher power, making it holy & special
Earth as 'gift' (religious belief)
Earth as 'gift' (religious belief)
Given to humans to use, enjoy & protect
Earth as 'responsibility' (religious belief)
Earth as 'responsibility' (religious belief)
Duty to act with care towards planet
Genesis 1:31 teaching about creation
Genesis 1:31 teaching about creation
Creation is valuable & blessed by God
Genesis 2:15 teaching
Genesis 2:15 teaching
Humans given role of caring for creation from beginning
Stewards vs owners difference
Stewards vs owners difference
Stewards are caretakers; owners do what they want
Christian duty to future generations
Christian duty to future generations
Protect & preserve environment for those who come after
Christian action: waste management
Christian action: waste management
Recycle & reduce waste to minimise environmental harm
Christian action: climate campaigns
Christian action: climate campaigns
Campaign for climate justice for most vulnerable people
Ecumenism definition
Ecumenism definition
Unity & cooperation between different Christian churches
What churches share in ecumenism
What churches share in ecumenism
Belief in Jesus, values (love, justice, peace, care)
Example of ecumenical environmental work
Example of ecumenical environmental work
Joint prayer services for environment
Laudato Si' - what is it?
Laudato Si' - what is it?
Pope Francis's letter on caring for Earth (global campaign)
Why ecumenical environmental action is stronger
Why ecumenical environmental action is stronger
Working together creates greater positive impact