A quiz to encourage thought about creation care in the context of faith
In Genesis 2:15, humans are placed in the garden “to work it and take care of it.” What does this suggest about the human role in creation?
(A) Humans are mainly meant to improve the land for their own benefit
(B) Humans are given responsibility to care for the land while working with it
(C) Humans are expected to leave the natural world completely unchanged
Genesis 1:26–28 speaks of humans having “dominion” (KJV, ESV), “authority” (Voice) “ruling” (NIV), “reigning” (NLT) over the earth. How is this idea usually understood in the rest of the Old Testament?
(A) As rule that reflects God’s character and answerability to Him
(B) As total control with no limits
(C) As a practical result of human strength and skill
What is the main meaning of the command to let the land rest in the sabbath year (Leviticus 25)?
(A) It helps keep the soil productive over time
(B) It marks Israel out as different from other nations
(C) It reminds people that the land ultimately belongs to God
In the Psalms, how is the natural world usually described?
(A) As a teaching aid for human spiritual lessons
(B) As valuable mainly because it supports human life
(C) As part of creation that declares God’s greatness
According to the prophets, why does the land sometimes suffer or become unfruitful?
(A) Because people fail to manage it well
(B) Because relationships between God, people, and land are broken
(C) Because of war and foreign invasion
In Colossians 1:15–17, what is the relationship between Christ and creation?
(A) Christ is concerned mainly with the spiritual world, not the material one
(B) Creation exists independently but is later redeemed through Christ
(C) Creation comes into being through Christ and continues to hold together in him
According to Romans 8:19–22, how does Paul describe the present condition of creation?
(A) Creation has already been fully restored
(B) Creation shares in the effects of human sin and waits for renewal
(C) Creation is morally neutral and unaffected by human actions
What does Jesus’ teaching about God’s care for sparrows and lilies suggest about the value of non-human creation?
(A) Nature is important mainly as an example for human faith
(B) God’s concern extends beyond humans to the rest of creation
(C) God values creation only insofar as it serves human needs
In 2 Corinthians 5:17–19, what does Paul’s teaching about “new creation” imply for the physical world?
(A) The material world will eventually be discarded
(B) Salvation is limited to personal, spiritual change
(C) God’s work of renewal has begun and includes all that has been affected by sin
How does the vision of the future in Revelation shape a Christian understanding of creation care?
(A) The earth is replaced, so its present condition is unimportant
(B) The focus is on escape from the world into heaven
(C) God brings renewal to creation, calling it into a transformed future
Some Scottish churches support wider climate action by taking part in coalitions. Which of the following best fits that role?
(A) Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
(B) Christian Aid Scotland
(C) Scripture Union Scotland
Which organisation works mainly through church-based awards and networks to encourage local congregations in Scotland to reduce their environmental impact?
(A) Eco-Congregation Scotland
(B) Christian Aid Scotland
(C) Operation Noah
Which of St Mungo’s Mission Partners is particularly well known for its climate advocacy work?
(A) Just Earth
(B) Tear Fund
(C) Comfort International
Which Christian organisation in Scotland is especially known for combining worship, theology, and public engagement on environmental and social justice?
(A) The Salvation Army Scotland
(B) The Iona Community
(C) Christian Climate Action
The Scottish Episcopal Church’s approach to tackling the significant challenge of Net Zero is guided by the three Christian values of
(A) Humility, love and faith
(B) Justice, discipleship and love
(C) Discipleship, justice and hope