Creation Domination

We have always, as humans, struggled with our roles in the environment and how our power over it is to be used. Not the least being recently as we deal with the question of global warming. No doubt man has made a difference on this world. Oceans are over fished, rain forests are cut down at alarming rates. But what role are we as humans to play in this? Do we deserve to destroy nature for our own purposes? Where does that balance lie?

If we see creation solely through the eyes of evolution then it is fairly easy to rationalize our actions. We have proved ourselves to be at the top of the food chain, natural selection wins out. We take what we need to survive and continue to take to become stronger still. Our survival instinct controls us.

If we see creation through the eyes of intelligent design then we can deny everything as well. This world will pass away so there is no need to care for it. The world is ending so the only productive thing to do is evangelize. Save the mortal souls and forget that which will pass away.

But if we look along our journey and the influence of nature and God then we can see a reason for protecting our environment. we protect it because we need it and can recognize that as such even if it is difficult. At the same time we must protect it because we, and nature, were created in the image of God and for that reason we must cherish it.