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‘I think science has helped us to see how much God loves us. Because you know, he has given us the ability now to see the galaxies and things like that, the extent of the universe. But he has also given us the ability to be able to see the microorganisms and under the microscopes.’
Father Peter Moore, an Anglican priest from the Gold Coast, shares his passion of creation care. Hear his reflections on what we can do as communities and how it is intrinsically linked with our loving Creator.
Key takeaways from this episode
- Faith and environmental care are deeply connected. Father Peter Moore emphasised that creation belongs to God and we have a duty to care for it — not just scientifically, but because of its intrinsic, God-given value.
- We are co-creators with God. God has given humanity intelligence and tools, such as science and technology, to understand and care for the earth wisely — but also free will to choose whether we use these gifts responsibly or selfishly.
The climate crisis is urgent but not hopeless. Father Peter expressed hope that it is not too late to act. He urged communities to think beyond personal comfort and consider what we are leaving for future generations.
Faith communities can lead by example. Churches can make simple but powerful changes — planting native trees, reducing plastic waste, recycling, switching to renewable energy, and choosing sustainable products. Every small act adds up to meaningful impact.
Advocacy is part of faith in action. Father Peter’s work with AngliGreen and the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) shows how faith groups can influence policy — calling on governments to reduce emissions, protect ecosystems, and care for vulnerable communities affected by climate change.
Sustainability begins with repentance and change. True repentance means changing attitudes and behaviours, not just feeling sorry. It’s about a change of heart that leads to more sustainable living and care for creation.
Community and cooperation matter. Working together amplifies impact. From local congregations to global faith networks, unity in environmental stewardship strengthens hope and effectiveness.
Faith inspires long-term vision. God calls us to look beyond the immediate moment to the wellbeing of our grandchildren and the generations to come — caring for creation as part of God’s eternal picture.
Science reveals God’s beauty. The vastness of galaxies and the intricacy of microscopic life both reflect God’s love and creativity, reminding us of the awe and responsibility of caring for such a magnificent creation.
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Related booklet
As Christians, we don’t believe that our universe is a mindless cosmic machine, driven solely by complex laws of physics. We don’t believe that the richness of life on Earth is a happy accident of chemistry and evolution. We don’t believe that our short life on this world is all that there is. Instead, as Christians, we believe that the universe is the work of a kind and loving creator God. Read this booklet to discover more of the complex beauty of creation and our response to care for what God has entrusted to us.
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