Jürgen Moltmann and the Question of a Christian Ecological Doctrine of Creation

This study explores Jürgen Moltmann’s contribution to a Christian ecological doctrine of creation, highlighting how his theological reflection addresses the tensions between the ecological imperative and the Christian apocalyptic tradition. Moltmann redefines the relationship between God and creation through a Trinitarian perspective, rejecting hierarchical dualisms and emphasizing the immanence of the Spirit in the world. His ecological doctrine envisions creation as a dynamic and open process, destined for redemption and communion with God. This perspective challenges the Cartesian reduction of nature to a mere object, calling for a religious practice centered on the kenotic care of creation. The analysis underscores Moltmann’s role in reconciling ecological ethics with Christian theological foundations, while raising questions about balancing apocalypticism and eschatologism with ecological progressivism. Ultimately, Moltmann’s approach offers a profound critique of the modern conception of technoscientific progress, advocating an ethic of responsibility toward all creatures as a response to human sin and the global ecological crisis.