Human Beings and Nature: A Biblical-Theological-Ontological Essay
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Environment, Bible, Human beings, NatureAbstract
The present essay is a theoretical and exegetical exercise that seeks to analyze the relationship between humans and nature from a biblical-theological-ontological viewpoint. A careful inspection of the bible reveals that it has both the philosophical and the moral foundations necessary for humanity to use nature wisely, without being necessary to eliminate the idea of human exceptionalism. Instead of being a justification for degrading the natural world, Christian theology offers principles and values to guide the relationships between humanity and nature.
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