LK600
Premium Member
We are charged with being stewards of the earth. To subdue in this way is meant to maintain and utilize (not one or the other). As far as farming, that is a question only you can answer but I doubt it. For most people I believe it more means take ownership in what we do... vote, make a noise.. do your part in every way you can to "maintain and utilize". I was raised by my grandfather who taught me that I was responsible for everything and everyone within my sight. Think how different things would be if everyone felt like that.You make good points. And something I've read over many times you've highlighted so thank you. In gen 1:28 He did make that pretty clear
I'm some parts of genesis I've never took to literally. For instance I always though that the tree of life was my family tree. But if my purpose is to be fruitful and to subdue the earth, how can I do that when I'm forced to work to support myself and family. Is my calling then to be a farmer
>and replenish the earth
The human race has not done well at that, but now seems to be trying harder.
If that command is accepted, does that mean that Earth humans have no business traveling to other planets?
Not all Earth human accept the God of Israel as their God. Perhaps they have separate tasks.
I'd agree the human race has neglected it's duties in MANY areas. No, on the second... but taking care of one planet before moving on to another might be advisable. And finally, what man accepts as reality doesn't have much bearing on what reality is.