Proposals for climate action

We live at a point in history where, if the present generation does not react to this situation or re-purpose and re-focus our actions, we might not have a just world for our children to live in. They are looking towards a perpetual norm of wearing masks and carrying umbrellas for the risk of acid rain, with no sunshine, rainbows, or beautiful clouds. Here are some actions that make scientific and sociological sense now, which may or may not look the same in the future. How can we take action, personally? All newly constructed or purchased buildings must have[...]

By |August 26th, 2024|Categories: New Testament|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Spiritual reasons for inter-religious action on climate change

This article seeks to prove to a Protestant/Evangelical congregation that it is time for the church to recognize the dire situation that we are in with respect to climate and environmental change.  After creating a dialogue with a historical-scientific argument, we now lay a theological basis for engagement with creation care, including Native American ‘harmony’ ethics, Missio Dei applied to climate justice. The Cape Town Commitment marks a significant milestone. It details how the issue of climate advocacy and ecological responsibility has moved from the fringes and into the mainstream. The chapter “WE LOVE GOD’S WORLD" illustrates some of[...]

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Creation Care and our Moral Imperative

This article seeks to prove to a Protestant/Evangelical congregation that it is time for the church to recognize the dire situation that we are in with respect to climate and environmental change. It creates a dialogue starting with a historical-scientific argument, then lays a theological basis for engagement with creation care, including Native American ‘harmony’ ethicsIt seeks to prove that to live missiologically in today’s age is to be environmentally responsible too. There are no two options, and this is a time to act. Part I: What is the issue, and why the sense of urgency? The historical trajectory[...]

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