"There is a fundamental precept among
climate change activists and radical environmentalists that man is an
interloper in the natural world. All would be pristine if it weren't for
us. There seems to be little appreciation that humans are part of creation, that we are supposed to be here, part of the interplay among living organism in which there is both giving and taking.
"The role of the human person in creation is developed quite explicitly in the Bible. . . .
Man is no mere observer or denizen of creation; he has the authority of a steward. . . .
"It is remarkable that these things are said even before Original Sin. Thus,
even in the paradise of Eden there is something imperfect, something
undone. Man was to work with God in the ongoing work of maintaining
creation and helping it reach its potential and achieve its goals.
"Original Sin harmed both man and the rest of creation. . . ."
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish,
Washington, DC) reflected on the role of mankind as stewards of creation.
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
Community in Mission: Man Is Not an Intruder in Creation (1 OCT 19)
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