Animal Dominion
What did God say? Core Verses Gen 1:26-28 The phrase "let them have dominion" is taken from the book of Genesis in the Bible. In Genesis 1:26, God says, "Then God said, 'Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.'" This verse is often interpreted as God granting humans authority and stewardship over the Earth and its creatures. It signifies that humans have been given the responsibility to care for and manage the natural world, acting as God's representatives on Earth. This dominion should be understood in the context of responsible and compassionate stewardship, rather than exploitation or abuse. We are to manage Earth's resources and it highlights the importance of wise and responsible stewardship. This would include animal population control, service animals to assust...