Religious Philosophy Studies
Lesson 13 ~ Religious Functionality ~ Religious Nature ~ Essay
Rev. Trent Murman, OSM, OSF
Which view best describes your personal relationship with nature — dominion, cooperation, or reverence? I personally feel we should respect nature the best ways we can after all He has given us this planet on a long term loan (if you will) hoping we will not purposefully destroy it through our foolishness. Knowingly doing things to harm the planet he has loaned us would be gravely against His wishes.
How is this view played out in your everyday life? How does it (consciously or subconsciously) impact the way you live your life, earn a living, and function within society? Recycling mass produced products is a great way to help our planet out. Whether it be at the office, at an eating place or anywhere there is abundance of waste materials. Our scientists are constantly devising ways to improve waste disposals.
Does whatever religious faith you follow share this view of nature? In what ways do you agree or disagree with the religious functionality of your faith with regard to the natural world? The natural world consists of us allowing the powers at be function as they see fit. This can relate to religious functionality as well. It would be natural to let God carryout his ultimate plan for not only this world but they entire universe. Maybe there is a reason He has made our living conditions here on Earth compatible to our survival. Maybe there is a reason the other planets cannot support our life forms as we know it. I do believe He wants us to have our own visions and seek out the knowledge to pursue other worlds. Maybe it is natural for other beings to be inquisitive of our planet and technology. Maybe in His eyes we are just as important to Him as they are to Him. My faith believes and subscribes to the salvation of our natural resources and the thought that no one power here on Earth should be in control of any one natural resource. Mother Nature (God if you will) has given us this beautiful planet on loan…we need to continue doing everything in our power to protect it and return it as we received it.
How is this view played out in your everyday life? How does it (consciously or subconsciously) impact the way you live your life, earn a living, and function within society? Recycling mass produced products is a great way to help our planet out. Whether it be at the office, at an eating place or anywhere there is abundance of waste materials. Our scientists are constantly devising ways to improve waste disposals.
Does whatever religious faith you follow share this view of nature? In what ways do you agree or disagree with the religious functionality of your faith with regard to the natural world? The natural world consists of us allowing the powers at be function as they see fit. This can relate to religious functionality as well. It would be natural to let God carryout his ultimate plan for not only this world but they entire universe. Maybe there is a reason He has made our living conditions here on Earth compatible to our survival. Maybe there is a reason the other planets cannot support our life forms as we know it. I do believe He wants us to have our own visions and seek out the knowledge to pursue other worlds. Maybe it is natural for other beings to be inquisitive of our planet and technology. Maybe in His eyes we are just as important to Him as they are to Him. My faith believes and subscribes to the salvation of our natural resources and the thought that no one power here on Earth should be in control of any one natural resource. Mother Nature (God if you will) has given us this beautiful planet on loan…we need to continue doing everything in our power to protect it and return it as we received it.
GO IN PEACE
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