Faith and The Environment

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1. How many times does the word “ard” (“Earth”) appear in the Islamic Holy book, the Qur’an?
A. 372 times
B. 598 times
C. 1218 times
D. 485 times

2. True or False.  Buddhism stresses the importance of living in harmony with nature.

3. Many Islamic nations set aside land that cannot be cultivated or developed based on the idea of “hima” which means
    A. Protected zone
    B. Untouched Earth
    C. Man as Keeper
    D. God’s Earth

4. In Genesis, God commanded Adam to take care of the Garden of Eden.  The Hebrew verb, “shamar,” translates to all of the following except
    A. Preserve
    B. Maintain
    C. Defend
    D. Exploit

5. True or False.  Native American lifestyles and religions emphasized the interconnectedness of humans and the natural world.

6. The Hindu prayer called “Shanti path” reflects the Hindu connection with nature.  The Shanti path prayer states all of the following except
    A. There is peace in the environment
    B. Herbs are healing
    C. Mankind is the environment’s ruler
    D. The plants are peace-giving

7. Judaic law prohibits wasteful consumption.  To waste resources is to violate the commandment of “Bal Tashchit,” which translated means
    A. To Till and Tend
    B. Jewish Law
    C. Order of Creation
    D. Do Not Destroy

8. “Shari’a,” the word for Islamic Law, literally means
    A. Word of God
    B. Source of Water
    C. Rule of Allah
    D. Respect of Life

9. Hindus perceive divine presence around them through nature.  The natural forces that govern their daily lives are considered manifestations of an almighty creator called
    A. Brahman
    B. Bhoomi Pooja
    C. Vayu
    D. Jala

10. True or False. The Bible states “You shall not pollute the land in which you live.”