The nature of humanity

Question 1

what is the Nature of Humanity?

Answer 1

being made into the image of God, Genesis teaches that God created humans in his image

Question 2

what does this teaching remind Catholics?

Answer 2

• each human is special, unique and sacred in God’s eyes
• humans are more than animals and not to be used as objects
• humans have fundamental human rights such as freedom and health care

Question 3

what does the Catholic Church teach about Humanity’s relationship with creation?

Answer 3

• Christians should regard creation as a gift from God to be used by humans in the way in which God intended
• God gave humans control of the earth and its resources (dominion)

Question 4

what does Stewardship mean for Catholics?

Answer 4

• looking after God’s creation and passing it on to future generations
• make sure that the earth’s resources are shared out fairly
• make sure that humans treat God’s creation fairly

Question 5

what are Humanist views on humanity’s relationship with creation?

Answer 5

• Do not believe in God and are non-religious
• Believe in scientific views
• Reason and science teaches them that people need to care for and look after the planet

Question 6

what are Non-religious views on humanity’s relationship with creation?

Answer 6

Two views:
- people should work to preserve the environment for the future
- the world is to be enjoyed by people however they like

Question 7

what is a Source of wisdom about the nature of humanity?

Answer 7

Genesis 1 says that God gave humans control of the living things on the Earth