Visión Ecoteológica Desde la Perspectiva de la Antropología Teológica

Abstract

This article reflects on the importance of theological anthropology in mediating the balance between the relationship of God, humanity, and nature. This is particularly relevant given that the contemporary world faces an environmental crisis caused by human beings and their excessive drive for production and environmental exploitation. Such actions have broken the harmonious relationship between humanity and nature, while neglecting the divine mandate to “till and keep” creation. First, the article analyzes aspects of the theology of creation that promote care for the environment. Second, it proposes a dialogue between theological anthropology and the sciences—particularly concerning the Big Bang and evolution—which offers key insights for the care of creation by reconsidering the human place in the universe, challenging anthropocentrism, and fostering a more harmonious relationship with the environment. Finally, it delves into the horizons of an integral ecology. As a result, it is argued that from the perspective of theological anthropology, it is possible to achieve a balance between humanity and the environment. In doing so, anthropocentrism is questioned, and instead, an integral ecology is proposed in which human beings bring about changes that promote a renewed relationship with the rest of creation.