Creation

• How does 'Creation of Adam' reflect Catholic beliefs and teachings? (2/2)

  The hands of Adam and God are reaching out to each other reflecting the longing for a close relationship between God and humanity

  God is being carried in the air by angels reflecting his transcendence whilst Adam is on the ground. This is an attempt to convey the greatness and majesty of God

  One of the main messages of Michelangelo's painting is that God is the creator of everything
• Literalists/Fundamentalists

  People who interpret the bible literally. They understand all of the bible to be factual
• The New Testament (Catholic)


  Twenty-seven books;

  Written in Greek;

  They are about how God became man in Jesus;

  The stories of the apostles and Beginnings of the Church.
• What is natural law?

  Moral principles and values that are considered to be inherent by all humans.
• Stewardship


  The idea that believers have a duty to look after the environment on behalf of God.
• Interdependence


  Relying or depending on each other, as a change to one thing affects other things as well.

  
  

  Christians must accept their interdependence with the rest of creation.
• What are practical steps for Catholics to take at Local level?


  Recycle more

  Use public transport, walk or cycle more often

  Take part in local environmental campaigns
• What are practical steps for Catholics to take at Global level?

  Boycott or help expose multinational companies that threaten the environment and through their drive to make a profit.

  Put pressure on governments to support polices that tackle environmental issues.
• What is the most important point raised by Pope Francis in Laudato Si?

  Once we start to think about the kind of world we are leaving to future generations, we look at things differently; we realise that the world is a gift which we have freely received and must share with others.