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The belief that humans have been given authority or control over the natural world by God.

God-given authority over the created world, which Catholics understand as carrying responsibility rather than permission to exploit it.

Genesis 1 gives humans dominion, or authority, over the earth. The instruction to 'Fill the Earth and subdue it' gives humanity a distinctive role within creation. However, Catholics do not understand this authority as unlimited permission to destroy or exploit nature.

The authority over other creatures that Christians believe God gave humans; this can support using animals for human benefit, but does not remove responsibility for their care.

Dominion means authority over animals, not unlimited permission to treat them cruelly.

Distinguish dominion (authority over creation) from stewardship (the duty to care for it). They can work together rather than being opposites.

Do not present dominion and stewardship as opposites: authority can include a duty of care.

Human authority over the Earth and its living things; many Christians understand this as responsible rule rather than permission to destroy.

Human authority over the natural world, including animals. Christians differ over how this authority should be exercised.

The belief that humans have been given authority or control over the natural world.

Dominion means that humans have authority over the natural world. Genesis 1:28 tells humans to “fill the earth and subdue it” and to “rule over” other living creatures. Psalm 8:6 expresses a similar idea: “You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet.”

Human authority or rule over the natural world; this raises questions about how that authority should be exercised.

The authority given to humans to rule over the rest of creation, described in Genesis 1:26–28.

Dominion

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AQA GCSE Religious Studies A · 8062

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