Stewardship

Question 1

What is the Christian view on stewardship?

Answer 1

1. “You made them rulers over the works of your hands”

- humans should rule over nature, with the right to use natural resources as they wish

Question 2

What is the Muslim view on stewardship?

Answer 2

`“Allah has appointed you His stewards over it” - Prophet Muhammad

• humans are khalifahs with responsibility to care for environment and use resources sustainably

Question 3

What is the Humanist view on stewardship?

Answer 3

1. “We should be bound by the laws of humanity to give gentle usage to these creatures.”
2. Take care of the earth not b/c God has placed us here for that purpose