What does Latter-day Saint scripture and theology teach us about our relationship to the natural world? A close study of restoration scripture such as The Doctrine and Covenants and The Pearl of Great Price, as well as the teachings of Brigham Young and other prophets, leads us to the conclusion that we should embrace environmental stewardship.
George B. Handley is a professor of interdisciplinary humanities and comparative literature at BYU and an associate director of the Faculty Center. Handley is the author of numerous books and articles, including The Hope of Nature: Our Care for God’s Creations (2020).