This chapter discusses the revolutionary concepts presented in the Genesis creation story, including the perception of an abstract God separate from nature, the clear hierarchy in which the world was created for man, and the concept of free will. It explores the shift from deterministic beliefs and the influence of the biblical narrative on humanity's domination of nature.
Part 1 of our series on the climate emergency. How did we drive ourselves into the ecological ditch? And, crucially, who is this ‘we’? Our story starts with … Genesis.
By host and producer John Biewen, with co-host Amy Westervelt. Interviews with David Pecusa, Bina Nir, and Kate Rigby.
The series editor is Cheryl Devall. Music by Lili Haydn, Kim Carroll, Chris Westlake, Alex Weston, and Cora Miron. Music consulting by Joe Augustine of Narrative Music. Season 5 is supported by Scene on Radio listener-donors, and by the International Women’s Media Foundation.