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Reflecting on Karl Barth’s theological approach of creation in the realm of eco-theological discussions easily leads to the conclusion that Barth is defending a so-called ‘critical’ view on creation and that Barth’s contribution should be seen in warnings for a romanticizing view of nature – bearing in mind he resisted against any legitimation of creation orders. Barth’s doctrine of creation however, founded in the doctrine of election, does theologically more justice to the reality of our natural existence, even to that of animals and plants, and Barths contribution to eco-theology should be founded in the doctrine of human sin, rather than in a new theology of nature.