Flashcard: Understanding Creation and Environmental Ethics — 14 carte

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.

Imago Dei — significance?

Humans made in God's image.

Creation ex nihilo — meaning?

God created universe from nothing.

Six-day creation — belief?

God created in six literal days.

Big Bang — explanation?

Scientific origin of universe via expansion.

Evolution — process?

Species change over time through adaptation.

Literalist & evolution — difference?

Literalists reject evolution; liberals accept it.

Creation & science — harmony?

Can be compatible if viewed symbolically or theologically.

Environmental responsibility — Christian view?

Humans must care for God's creation.