Religion and the Environment (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What does the 'greening' of religion describe?
What does the 'greening' of religion describe?
Environmental protection as sacred duty
How are believers called to act towards creation?
How are believers called to act towards creation?
As guardians and caretakers
How is 'dominion' in Genesis 1:27-31 now understood?
How is 'dominion' in Genesis 1:27-31 now understood?
Responsibility to protect creation
Which activities are identified as environmental sins?
Which activities are identified as environmental sins?
Pollution and deforestation
What did the UN Global Environment Outlook (2002) identify?
What did the UN Global Environment Outlook (2002) identify?
Mass extinction and climate change
By 2032, how much of the world may face water stress?
By 2032, how much of the world may face water stress?
Two-thirds
Who is the patron saint of ecology?
Who is the patron saint of ecology?
Francis of Assisi
What does Buddhism emphasise regarding nature?
What does Buddhism emphasise regarding nature?
Compassion for all sentient beings
When did the World Council of Churches adopt environmental themes at Harare?
When did the World Council of Churches adopt environmental themes at Harare?
1998
Which Pope wrote Laudato Si' in 2015?
Which Pope wrote Laudato Si' in 2015?
Pope Francis
What does the Sabbath principle teach?
What does the Sabbath principle teach?
Creation needs rest from exploitation
What does the Contentment principle encourage?
What does the Contentment principle encourage?
Live simply, not selfishly