The Web of Life: The Story of Creation  

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Bat-og, R. Vibekehh N. D.

Jenis: Article from Journal - e-Journal
Dalam koleksi: Melintas: An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion vol. 24 no. 03 (Dec. 2008), page 443-453.
Topik: Web of life; Creation story; Science and technology; Fruitful; multiply; replenish; subdue; and dominion; Image and likeness
Fulltext: 24_03_R. Vibekehh N. D. Bat-og.pdf (179.44KB)

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The worsening environmental crisis has become one of the most pressing global issues that all nations and peoples of the world must give attention to. Scientists have earlier warned us that if this trend of ecological degradation continues, it might not take long when the planet earth will not be able to sustain life anymore. This paper argues that the root cause of the current global ecological crisis is mainly theological and ethical. It goes back to the issue of how the biblical account of creation should be interpreted and understood in the light of the present ecological crisis. It suggests a contextual reading of the Bible particularly the Genesis creation account that takes seriously the current environmental problem that besets mankind. Specifically, it proposes a reinterpretation of the divine mandate to "replenish," "multiply," and "subdue" the earth which are very often used to support the human abuse and manipulation of the environment. This paper also seeks to show that religion and science can substantiate and support each other's claims and can work together for the preservation and enhancement of nature and environment.

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