environment

key term	explanation
environment	the surrounding world with life including animals and plants
stewardship	responsibility to look after the environment and animals
dominion	power/right to have control over the environment and animals
natural resources	resources and materials provided by nature
abuse	misuse of power/cruelty
sustainable development	approach to growth and progress that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
non-renewable resources	a resource which is finite and cannot be replenished or reused
deforestation	cutting down trees and forests

belief/argument	religion	explanation	quote
God created the world	Christianity and Islam	that makes them want to worship him more due to the awe they feel for the world	“God created the heavens and the earth”
the world provides resources for us to use	Christianity	Adam and Eve were appointed to manage the world, shows that humans are in charge of the world and environment	“rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky”
we have dominion	Christianity	we can treat the environment how we choose because we have been entrusted God’s creation	“rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky”
we have stewardship	Christianity and Islam	we should care for animals because they are God’s creation and we should show them respect. also we have been entrusted to care for them	“as faithful stewards of God’s grace”
we should preserve life	Christianity	40% of deaths worldwide are caused by pollution. we have a responsibility to preserve life and therefore pollution is not acceptable	“choose life”
we should be kind to all	Christianity	we should show respect to all living (and unliving) things including animals and the environment	“be kind and compassionate”
we should do what we can to protect the environment	Christianity		“as faithful Stewards of God’s grace”
one day Muslims will be questioned and help accountable for how we treated the environment	Islam	on the day of judgement Allah will hold everyone responsible for how they treated the environment	“do not betray Allah”