Abstract
The humans have a special place regarding the rest of the other creatures and the world in the Creation. The man is appointed as the caretaker of the earth. However, the world/cosmos does not belong to humans; they are the Creations of God (who appointed humans as caretakers). Man’s life is not independent of the rest of the Creation but depends from their existence. Thus, it is an obligation of humans to preserve and protect biodiversity and keep intact the ecological chain. The man should regard nature as a friend, collaborator in his/her course towards the end (eschata). Such a view of Creation leads to the connection between nature and human beings. The Creation does not exist only for some human generations but for all future generations. People are urged to a sensible use of the earth (nature, animals, plants).
Timescale
One lecture (approximately 90 minutes)
Key Terms
Creation, Cosmos, Eschata, Biodiversity
Key competences / Learning outcomes
The students should
• realize the actions to be taken to reconciliate and reconnect with earth (nature, living creatures, plants).
• realize that the man is the Lord and administrator of the earth and not the master.
• realize the actions to be taken to reconciliate and reconnect with earth (nature, living creatures, plants).
