nature of humanity

• all people are created in gods image
• quote from genesis

  let us make man in our own image, after our likeness'
• being created in gods image...

  • gives human life importance
  • separates us from animals
  • we share characteristics with god
• we have free will and conscience
• why did god give us free will?

  so we make our own moral decisions
• why did god give us conscience?

  so we know right from wrong
• why did god give us the ability to love?

  so we can give and receive love from god and others
• why did god give us the ability to be rational?

  to use our reasoning and intelligence to reflect on the world and find god
• humanity's relationship with creation

  god gave us dominion and stewardship
• what is dominion?

  power over animals and earths resources

  we cant abuse our powers but we must harness gods creation
• quote for dominion catechism

  god wants us to complete the work of creation, to perfect its harmony for our own good and that of neighbours
• quote for dominion genesis

  god commanded humans to fill the earth and subdue it
• what is stewardship?

  responsibility to care for the world
• quote for stewardship bible

  adam and eve were placed in the garden of eden
• what does pope francis letter 'laudato si' say about stewardship?

  less is more, live simply

  meaning we waste too much of earths resources
• catechism quote for stewardship

  respect nature and have concern for the quality of life of our neighbours including generations to come
• non-religious beliefs

  • humanists dont believe in god but see purpose in life, so they try to be stewards of the earth
  • atheists dont believe in god. some think we should protect the environment but others dont care
• characteristics we share with god

  • loving
  • responsible
  • rational
  • self-knowledge
  • free will or conscience
• how are we rational?

  we have reason and logic and are intelligent
• why are we responsible?

  we have responsibility for the earth because we are made in his image