Ecological Theology of Creation in the Perspective of the Theology of the Trinity

Abstract

The action of God is always the action of the Trinity. Therefore, proper interpretation of theological issues requires taking this truth into account as it must be presumed to have a specific influence on the shape of the relationship between man and the world. Since God has revealed Himself as a Trinity of Persons, this must inspire man’s view of the world from the perspective of faith. This is the reason for attempting to interpret the ecological theology of creation from a Trinitarian aspect. The analysis of biblical and theological sources provides the basis for this. The analyses carried out reconstruct the traditional issue model of the theology of creation. They develop an understanding of the relationship between God and creation. For the triune God is the model and deepest source of relationality. The essential love between the persons of the Trinity and the profound relationship of love between the Triune God and creation carries an inspiring message for the development of man’s relationship to the world according to God’s design. This should constitute the essential foundation of an ecotheological praxeology.