God made everything in 6
days and rested on the 7th
Day/Creation
Day 1 - Light and
Dark seperated
Day 2 - Sea and
Sky created
Day 3 - Earth and
Planets created
Day 4 - Sun, Moon &
Stars created
Day 5 - Sea Creatures
and Birds created
Day 6 - Animals and
Humans created
Humans left till last as they are the
most important "Made in God's image"
Day 7 - God rested
Guidlines - Type of christian that
believe that God did create the world,
but not over 7 days
Key Words
Creastionist - Type of christian that
only believes in the creation story
Guidlines - Type of christian that believe that
God did create the world, but not over 7 days
Stewardship - Humans are given a special
responsibility within creation, to control, cultivate
and guard the Earth. The idea is to protect it, not
exploit it - links with sustainablilty
How can anyone be a steward?
Use alternative energy sorces
Use public transport
Join/Support a charity
Christian Aid
Conservation Work
Planting Trees
Rebuilding Areas
Education
Teaching people about the damage we
do, and how we can do something about it
Help in other countries
Give families animals to
support themselves - Goats
Interdependence - Human beings are part of
God's creation. All parts of creation depend and
are linked to each other. Any damage to a part of
creation is damaging to humans - Food Chain
Environmental Challenges in our World Today
Top 3 Environmental Problems
People attitude to
the environment
Industrial waste is produced that can contain dangerous
chemicals which are difficult to dispose safely.
Emissions from cars
Sustainable Living
High demand for fossil fuels
1997 Kyoto Protocol agreed to reduce emissions
Conservation - Looking after the planet and
environment, protecting animals and plants