A Trinitarian theology of creation: An ethical perspective

Ramathate T.H Dolamo

doi:10.4102/hts.v75i1.5421

Abstract

This article discusses factors that have occasioned and precipitated climate change and consequences that resulted from our exploitation and abuse of God’s creation. It is argued that from the theological point of view, wrong interpretation of the Bible led us to the ecological crisis that is threatening all life on the planet earth. Assumptions and misconceptions undergirding creation and the cosmos in general are also discussed. Most importantly, theologies of creation that have been operative for centuries are found wanting and in their place a Trinitarian theology is proposed that will include all the three articles of the Christian Creed. It is believed that this theology that includes the cosmic dimension of salvation will make us relate to creation in a more sensitive manner in that as human beings we are kin to nature in most respects and therefore as natural as nature.

Highlights

We find ourselves in an ecological crisis that is created by us
The Second Article was added that did not pay enough attention to the redemption of the whole creation; salvation was only limited to Homo sapiens, and much later, the Third Article was added on the theology of creation but the activity of the Holy Spirit was limited to the church and never opened up to the whole creation (Huang 2013:13)
Another dynamic that must be included in our discussion of the Trinitarian theology of creation is the cosmic dimension of redemption

Summary

A Trinitarian theology of creation

Read online: Scan this QR code with your smart phone or mobile device to read online. This article discusses factors that have occasioned and precipitated climate change and consequences that resulted from our exploitation and abuse of God’s creation. Assumptions and misconceptions undergirding creation and the cosmos in general are discussed. Theologies of creation that have been operative for centuries are found wanting and in their place a Trinitarian theology is proposed that will include all the three articles of the Christian Creed. It is believed that this theology that includes the cosmic dimension of salvation will make us relate to creation in a more sensitive manner in that as human beings we are kin to nature in most respects and as natural as nature

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