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http://dx.doi.org/10.5392/JKCA.2021.21.06.456

Christian Challenges to Overcome the Environmental Crisis  

Bong, Won Young (삼육대학교 신학과)
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The Journal of the Korea Contents Association / v.21, no.6, 2021 , pp. 456-465 More about this Journal
Abstract
A recent report cited environmental issues, including climate change, as the most likely threat to Earth in the 2020s. Therefore, it is necessary to recognize that environmental problems today are not just problems of any particular region or country, but also problems of the future, and problems of the present day in which we live. Various interests and research on environmental issues have been conducted within Christianity based on the Christian worldview based on creation, degradation, and restraint. This interest began mainly in the Catholic camp in the early days, but gradually efforts have been made to link global care to Christian responsibility in evangelical Christian camps, including the World Council of Churches (WCC). At a time when interest in earth care is growing, the study suggested as follows for the Christian community: First, it is necessary to change from environmental protection and ecological preservation to life theology. Second, there is a need for a change of understanding of ecology that looks at nature. Third, at the Christian level, there should be a genuine recovery movement that is differentiated from secular environmentalism. Fourth, the church should be able to realize a society that can realize a true community with the world of creation while looking forward to the kingdom of God.
Keywords
Environmental Issues; Creative Management; Christian Worldview; Earth Care;
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