2. How does Francis interpret Genesis 1:28, which grants humankind dominion over the earth (67)? Francis believes that it is not a correct interpretation of the Bible. He says that humans must forcefully reject the notion that our being created in God's image and given dominion over the earth justifies absolute domination over other creatures. Genesis 2:15 implies a mutual relationship between human beings and nature.
4. In reflecting on the mystery of the universe, what does Francis mean by saying that “creation is of the order of love” (77)? Creation is the order of love because God made the decision to make the world and everything on it. It was God's love that made his creation possible. The world was not just created by chance, God's
4. In reflecting on the mystery of the universe, what does Francis mean by saying that “creation is of the order of love” (77)? Creation is the order of love because God made the decision to make the world and everything on it. It was God's love that made his creation possible. The world was not just created by chance, God's