Theologians Perspective (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Thomas Berry's three professional roles
Thomas Berry's three professional roles
Theologian, monk, and environmentalist
Berry's central belief about Earth
Berry's central belief about Earth
The Earth is sacred matter
According to Berry, who owns creation?
According to Berry, who owns creation?
God, not humans
Berry's term combining geology and theology
Berry's term combining geology and theology
Geologian
Biblical basis for Berry's stewardship theology
Biblical basis for Berry's stewardship theology
Genesis 2:15
Berry: humans as _____ rather than owners
Berry: humans as _____ rather than owners
Stewards
Berry's term 'prophetic religion' refers to
Berry's term 'prophetic religion' refers to
Religious attitudes prioritizing future promises over present environmental responsibilities
Berry's major work title
Berry's major work title
Dream of the Earth
Berry advocated replacing human-centred view with
Berry advocated replacing human-centred view with
Earth-centred stance
Destroying natural life destroys what, per Berry?
Destroying natural life destroys what, per Berry?
Modes of divine presence
Berry's preferred relationship type with planet
Berry's preferred relationship type with planet
Advocatory rather than dominating
First essential right of Earth
First essential right of Earth
Right to existence
Second essential right of Earth
Second essential right of Earth
Right to habitat
Third essential right of Earth
Third essential right of Earth
Right to fulfil their role in Earth's processes
Berry's metaphor describing nature
Berry's metaphor describing nature
The cradle of life