If the there is another world coming, why invest any time and energy into cleaning the air, water, landfills, etc.?
Then again, what if this is the only world we get, and it will deteriorate if we don't work together to protect it?
2006-09-22 16:36:50 · 7 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Randy: This question is research.
2006-09-22 16:44:05 · update #1
Actually, there is an environmentalist movement within the larger Evangelical movement. It is actually a logical extension of their beliefs; if God created the world and all things in it, and felt that everything we have today was worth saving (Noah's Ark), then by extension a good Christian should strive to preserve the world God created.
So not all Evangelicals/fundamentalists are environmentalists, but many are. But most of us tend to associate environmentalism with left-wing politics, which isn't always accurate. Some of the most ardent environmentalists are hunters and fishermen (or women, if you prefer), who tend to lean to the right or center right.
2006-09-22 16:54:59 · answer #1 · answered by Paul M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You seem to misunderstand Christianity or the Bible.
The Bible says that God will hold us accountable for how well that we treated God's stuff while we were here. We are not allowed to just waste stuff.
That is why the Law of Moses is replete with environmental commands (such as, do not allow your sheep to muddy the drinking water so bad that the next shepard cannot use it to water his flock).
Obviously, leaving nothing for the next generation to use is a sin (even if there is no next generation, we don't know that).
Might want to do some research next time.
2006-09-22 23:42:27 · answer #2 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We should all be more concerned that we care properly for the planet, especially Christians. In Genesis God gives dominion over the earth and it's creation, to mankind. He doesn't give us a mandate to destroy it.
On the contrary, Jesus said that God cares for the earth, including the grass of the field, the lillies and the sparrow. Jesus also taught about stewardship--the responsibility to take care of and wisely use the resources that we are given. The environment certainly qualifies as a resource. It would be interesting to see environmental issues addressed from that perspective. It might then be accepted as more relevant to conservative christains.
Hoping the best for you...
2006-09-23 00:01:43 · answer #3 · answered by Debra N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they do. I also think this explains why Bush is unconcerned with the huge national debt... he thinks that since the rapture is coming soon, we won't have to pay it back. This is also why the right is resisting doing anything about global warming. This also fits in with the Dominionist agenda. Their doctrine comes from the Bible, starting with the term 'dominion' at Genesis 1:28... “And God said unto them, [Adam and Eve] Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have DOMINION… over every living thing.” They interpret DOMINION as: “... a supremacy in determining and directing the actions of others or in governing politically, socially, or personally.”
2006-09-23 00:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do. Their theology leads them to believe that all will be ending pretty soon. So there is no care fo the earth and future generations. It is a real problem because that viewis very popular, but so is the cororate ratpe of our natural resources.
2006-09-22 23:40:00 · answer #5 · answered by BABY 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yea most!
Drill for oil
Cut down the trees (there is nothing more beautiful than a desk and chair made from a tree)
2006-09-23 00:50:58 · answer #6 · answered by Grandreal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course they do. The Bible doesn't say not to dump poisons in the lakes, so it must be okay to do!
2006-09-22 23:39:05 · answer #7 · answered by I Know Nuttin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋