Understanding Creation and Environmental Ethics

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Course Outline

  1. Literalist and Liberalist Views
  2. Sanctity of Life and Stewardship
  3. Origins of the Universe
  4. Scientific and Religious Creation
  5. Evolution and Human Origins
  6. Environmental Responsibility
  7. Animal Rights and Use

1. Literalist and Liberalist Views

Key Concepts & Definitions

Literalist
A person who believes the Bible is 100% true and factual, with no mistakes. They hold that every word in the Bible is inspired by God and should be taken exactly as written.

Liberalist
A person who believes that the Bible’s authors were guided by God, but not all accounts are meant to be taken literally. They see some stories as symbolic or metaphorical rather than factual.

Inerrancy of the Bible
The belief that the Bible is without error in all its teachings, as held by literalists.

Symbolic interpretation of scripture
The view that some parts of the Bible are meant to be understood as symbols or allegories, not literal facts, as embraced by liberalists.

Omnipotence of God
The belief that God is all-powerful. Both literalists and liberalists affirm God’s omnipotence in creation.

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1. What do Literalist and Liberalist views primarily represent in biblical interpretation?

2. What is a direct consequence of the belief in the sanctity of life according to Christian teachings?

3. How can believers apply the scientific explanation of the Big Bang theory in their understanding of divine creation?

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Literalist — Bible view?

Bible is entirely true and inspired.

Liberalist — Bible view?

Bible is guided but not always literal.

Inerrancy of Bible — meaning?

Bible has no errors in teachings.

Sanctity of Life — belief?

All life is sacred, created by God.

Dominion — role?

Humans have power over creation.

Stewardship — responsibility?

Care for and protect God's creation.

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