As technology has advanced, our ability to learn about the world around us has also increased. In this increase man has learned more, and more about the delicate balance of the ecosystem. This, in turn, has heightened concern about the ozone, global warming, deforestation, and many other, now important, environmental issues. Some special interest groups have even arisen. Group such as Green Peace, Save Our Streams, etc. Many people have formed opinions on mans role …showed first 75 words of 1022 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1022 total…mandate was aptly summarized by Justin Adams, "God gave man dominion over the environment therefore it is mans responsibility to properly utilize the environment in this intended nature for his own gain and well being." Simply knowing Biblical mandate for the treatment of the environment is only the bare minimum. It is necessary to also understand what the mandate means, and how it applies to our particular lives. We are charged to take our environment.