Introduction

In Religious Education, we learn about God's Creation, which refers to the belief that God created the world and everything in it. This topic explores the different aspects of God's creation and our role as stewards of the Earth.

Creation of the World

• Definition: This concept focuses on how God created the world according to religious beliefs.
• Example: In the Bible, it is written in Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."

Human Beings as God's Creation

• Definition: Human beings are considered a special part of God's creation, made in His image.
• Example: Genesis 1:27 states, "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them."

Stewardship of Creation

• Definition: Stewardship emphasizes the responsibility humans have to take care of God's creation.
• Example: As stewards of the Earth, humans are called to protect the environment and all living creatures.

Common Mistakes

• Confusing the scientific theory of evolution with religious beliefs about creation.
• Assuming that humans have dominion over the Earth rather than stewardship.

Key Points

• God's Creation refers to the belief that God created the world and everything in it.
• Human beings are considered a special part of God's creation, made in His image.
• Stewardship emphasizes the responsibility humans have to take care of God's creation.

Practice Questions

1. Explain the concept of stewardship of creation and why it is important in religious beliefs.
2. How does the belief in God's creation influence the way humans interact with the environment around them?