Theologians Perspective (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What was Thomas Berry's central belief about the Earth?
What was Thomas Berry's central belief about the Earth?
The Earth is sacred matter
What term did Berry use to describe himself, combining geology and theology?
What term did Berry use to describe himself, combining geology and theology?
Geologian
In 'The Viable Human', what did Berry say about ownership of creation?
In 'The Viable Human', what did Berry say about ownership of creation?
Creation belongs to God, not humans
Which biblical passage formed the basis of Berry's theology of stewardship?
Which biblical passage formed the basis of Berry's theology of stewardship?
Genesis 2:15
What did Berry mean by 'prophetic religion'?
What did Berry mean by 'prophetic religion'?
Religion prioritising future promises
In 'Dream of the Earth', Berry said Christians lived in what state?
In 'Dream of the Earth', Berry said Christians lived in what state?
A state of exile from our true country
What philosophical shift did Berry advocate?
What philosophical shift did Berry advocate?
From human-centred to earth-centred
How many essential rights did Berry identify for all beings in the earthly community?
How many essential rights did Berry identify for all beings in the earthly community?
Three
How did Berry say humans should act towards creation?
How did Berry say humans should act towards creation?
As stewards rather than owners
What did Berry say about humanity's fate?
What did Berry say about humanity's fate?
It is directly connected to the planet
According to Berry, what happens when we destroy natural life?
According to Berry, what happens when we destroy natural life?
We destroy modes of divine presence
How did Berry describe nature whilst avoiding romanticising it?
How did Berry describe nature whilst avoiding romanticising it?
The cradle of life
What type of relationship with the planet did Berry advocate adopting?
What type of relationship with the planet did Berry advocate adopting?
Advocatory rather than dominating