THE WEB OF LIFE: THE STORY OF CREATION

The worsening environmental crisis has become one of the mostpressing global issues that all nations and peoples of the worldmust give attention to. Scientists have earlier warned us that if thistrend of ecological degradation continues, it might not take longwhen the planet earth will not be able to sustain life anymore. Thispaper argues that the root cause of the current global ecologicalcrisis is mainly theological and ethical. It goes back to the issue ofhow the biblical account of creation should be interpreted andunderstood in the light of the present ecological crisis. It suggests acontextual reading of the Bible particularly the Genesis creationaccount that takes seriously the current environmental problemthat besets mankind. Specifically, it proposes a reinterpretation ofthe divine mandate to "replenish," "multiply," and "subdue" theearth which are very often used to support the human abuse andmanipulation of the environment. This paper also seeks to showthat religion and science can substantiate and support each other'sclaims and can work together for the preservation andenhancement of nature and environment