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religion, science and the environment (Hinduism (People should use the…
religion, science and the environment
Christianity
Some christians have misinterpreted the bible as saying we have the right to exploit the environment whereas others see themselves as being responsible for the environment as it is a word created by god
Many christians celebrate the environment by holding harvest festivals each year to thank the gods for their harvest.
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Hinduism
People should use the world unselfishly (karma causes resources in the world to become scarce bc people use them for their own ends) in order to maintain the natural balance and to repay gods for the gifts he has given.
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The human role is not separate from nature. All objects in the universe, beings and non-beings, are pervaded by the same spiritual power.
Islam
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Muslims have to look after the earth because it is all Allah's creation and it is part of a human's duty to Allah
Allah's trustees are responsible for maintaining the unity of His creation, the integrity of the Earth, its flora and fauna, its wildlife and natural environment.
Judaism
Jews believe that the one G-d whom they worship created the heavens and earth and all forms of life in the six days of creation.
In the Torah, Jews are ordered not to destroy the trees when they are attacking a city
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Sikhism
Sikhism is very concerned with the relationship between humanity and the environment. They believe that Waheguru created the world as a place where every type of plant and animal could live so that all life could have the chance to prove that it was good enough to reach mukti
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Sikhism believes that god is the creator and master of all forms of the universe, responsible for all modes of nature and all elements of the world.
Sikhism teaches that the natural environment and the survival of all life forms are closely linked in the rhythm of nature.