dominion vs stewardship

• dominion

  unrestricted power of animals and the environment

  humans are described as having been made 'little less than god' and have dominion over what god has made (psalm 8)
• psalm 8

  thou has made him little less than god ... thou hast given him dominion over the works of thy hand
• imago dei

  in the image of god

  genesis - let us make man in our image, after our likeness ... have dominion over the fish and the birds and every living thing
• genesis 9:1-3

  'i now give you everything
• anthropocentrism

  there is no intrinsic value for animal or environmental life. humans are the pinnacle of creation

  the bible arguably encourages us to be uncaring and arrogant about non-humans
• What philosophical view is associated with Aquinas regarding the treatment of animals?

  Anthropocentrism
• How does Aquinas' philosophy view the mistreatment of animals?

  As a kind of property damage
• What does Genesis 9:2-3 say about the relationship between humans and animals?

  It states that 'the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth'
• What is the concept of stewardship in relation to God's creation?

  • Caretakers of God's creation
  • Humans have the responsibility to look after the environment as God would
  • Reflected in passages where God treats non-humans well
• What does Psalm 96:11-12 express about creation?

  It calls for the heavens, earth, sea, fields, and trees to rejoice and sing for joy
• How does the principle of plenitude relate to stewardship?

  • A universe with many species is better
  • Variety shows God's power and beauty of creation
  • Humans are one of many entities, both organic and inorganic
• What does Nehemiah 9:6 affirm about God?

  That God alone made heaven and earth and preserves all of creation
• What is stated in 1 Chronicles 29:11 about God's dominion?

  All greatness, power, glory, victory, and majesty belong to God
• What does 1 Corinthians 10:26 declare about the earth?

  The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it
• What does Psalm 65:9-13 describe about God's care for the land?

  It describes how God cares for and enriches the land abundantly
• What does Deuteronomy 20:19 instruct regarding trees?

  Not to destroy trees by wielding an axe against them
• What question does Jeremiah 12:4 raise about the land?

  It questions how long the land will mourn and the grass will wither due to human actions
• What is global warming?

  • An increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere
  • Especially a sustained increase causing climatic changes
• What is water pollution?

  • Contamination of streams, rivers, lakes, oceans, or groundwater
  • Caused by substances produced through human activities
• What is soil pollution?

  • Pollutants added to soil by agricultural runoffs
  • Caused by unclean technology and waste disposal
• What is radioactive pollution?

  • Pollution caused by radioactive waste and nuclear accidents
• What is human population pollution?

  • Excess population intensifies most other types of pollution
• How does Lynn White Jr. relate environmental issues to tradition?

  He argues that environmental issues are shaped by the Judeo-Christian tradition
• What is Sallie McFague's perspective on environmental issues?

  She argues that they are caused by patriarchal Christianity, which encourages the subjection of nature
• What significant document did Pope Francis issue in 2015?

  Laudato Si
• What does Pope Francis emphasize in Laudato Si regarding dominion over creatures?

  He states that being created in God's image does not justify absolute domination over other creatures