using alternative scriptures (selections from Gen 1, psalm 8, matt 5) there was no manuscript, just notes:
approaching Earth Day; we think of climate/environment as political issues but they are deep faith issues, co-opted, like many faith issues, for political purposes
Genesis text: humans are made in God's likeness, given responsibility (we've assumed 'dominion' means domination, AND we are provided for--interdependence
psalm 8: humans cooperate with God, co-creation, ongoing
matthew 5: nature/creation as a source of learning lessons about God, self, relationship between us
with all the biblical mandates, why on earth do we destroy what gives life, what gives meaning? yet we do
Canadian creed we use has had a line added a decade ago. After "to celebrate God's presence", we add "t live with respect in Creation"
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