Significance Of The Creation Stories About Genesis Flashcards
The Genesis Creation stories teach Christians three ideas
Stewardship
Sanctity ofnlife
The dignity of human beings
Quote / evidence for stewardship
Adam and Eve “ subdue the earth and “ have dominion” over every living thing
Also in Genesis 2 Godmpits Adam in the garden of Eden to “ till it and keep it”
Quote / evidence for dignity of human beings
Genesis 1 states that God made humans “ in his image “
Quote / evidence for the sanctity of Life
In Genesis 1 , God blesses humans after he crestes them
Stewarship - In Genesis 1 God tells Adam and Eve fo “ subdue “ the earth and “have dominion” over every living thing.
This suggests that humans have been given the power and authority to rule over all other creatures
Stewarship - Two verses teach Christians
That they have a duty to look after the environment on behalf of God .Christians believe the world is a gift from God but God expects them to protect and care for the world in return
Dignity of human beings - In Genesis 1 it states that God made humans “in his image” Suggests
All humans are equal because they have all been created by God and share in the qualities of God
Dignity of human beings - all humans are equal because they have all been created by God
For Catholic this means that all people have dignity - they are worthy of honour and respect.Catholics believe that everyone should respect their own dignity and the dignity of others
Sanctity of Life - In Genesis 1 God blesses humns after he created them.Catholics believe
that all creation is holy because it has been created and blessed by God .
The idea that all life is holy and sacred - particularly human life - is known as
The Sanctity of Life
For Catholics , belief in the sanctity of Life means
That every stage of life should be treated with care and respect.This is an important reason why Catholics are against euthanasia and abortion
