It seems to me that most Christian (at least the religious right types) support Republicans, big business and think liberals are evil. The attitude is its all gonna burn anyway so who cares. I think God put us on Earth to take care of his planet. Any Christian hippies out there?
2006-12-10 10:09:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Many Christians are republicans, but I am not one of them. I am a Green Party member.
Let me quote something.
"All creation is the Lord's, and we are responsible for the ways in which we use and abuse it. Water, air, soil, minerals, energy resources, plants, animal life, and space are to be valued and conserved because they are God's creation and not solely because they are useful to human beings. God has granted us stewardship of creation. We should meet these stewardship duties through acts of loving care and respect. Economic, political, social, and technological developments have increased our human numbers, and lengthened and enriched our lives. However, these devlopments have led to regional defoliation, dramatic extinction of species, massive human suffering, overpopulation, and misuse and overconsumption of natural and nonrenewable resources, particularly by industrialized societies. This continued course of action jeopardizes the natural heritage that God has entrused to all generations. Therefore, let us recognizae the responsibility of the church and its members to place a high priority on changes in economic, political, social, and technoligical lifestyles to support a more ecologically equitable and sustainable world leading to a higher quality of life for all of God's creation."
This is what I hold as truth. In the book of Colosians, it says that Christ came to reconcile all of creation. That includes all of the living beings, not just us.
2006-12-10 10:15:50 · answer #1 · answered by One Odd Duck 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not exactly a hippie, but I do know some Christian tree-huggers. Several were dragged off trying to protect trees from being cut down for a strip mall. Certainly, one can be a Christian and hold so-called "leftist" socio-political views. Most of my friends down at both the Unity and Unitarian churches (those are two different denominations) are tree-huggers. And I know some leftist Catholics (and could be described as a bit of one, myself). A local Episcopal priest is often seen in anti-war protests, but he won't wear his clerical collar while protesting, because he doesn't want people to think that the church endorses his personal viewpoints. As far as protecting the earth goes, to me, there's certainly nothing wrong with trying to be wise stewards of God's creation.
2006-12-10 18:14:25 · answer #2 · answered by solarius 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even in Genesis, God commanded that man have dominion over the earth. His command was to "be fruitful, multiply, and replenish" the earth.
Being a faithful believer means that we should be good stewards with natural resources. A perfect example is Israel itself. The desserts have been brought back to bloom again by replenishing the trees of the land.
Persians used to tax landowners according to the numbers of trees on their land. Trees were eliminated, and arid desserts resulted.
"Plant a tree and you'll bring the rain."
Old Christian Hippie
2006-12-10 18:17:23 · answer #3 · answered by Bob L 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian hippie, I guess. I really do not like labels but I am honored to be called both. I do not believe in civil disobedience at all. I believe in peaceful protests. I am ready to picket outside of my place of work. I am grateful that I have the Freedom to do so. I am also Indian and have been taught to honor the Creator and this beautiful Earth that he has given us. My father was killed in a logging accident and I still believe in logging. I believe in reforestation though.My ancestors did not waste. We pray to the Creator before we hunt. We even use the Deer's hooves for our gambling rattles. The antlers would be used for headdresses and tools. My pastor teaches tolerance, privacy and a relaxed mental attitude. Peace out.
2006-12-10 18:24:52 · answer #4 · answered by Lucy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian tree-hugger.
As a Christian, I believe that God created this earth for our use, BUT it is also our responsibility to take care of it. And I tend not to vote along any party lines.
2006-12-10 18:13:13 · answer #5 · answered by wnk 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some of us " Christian types " follow and respect the Ancient Ways of our Ancestors as best we can in modern society. we may be forced to conform to society but deep inside us are the wants, needs and desires to help Mother Earth as best we can.
2006-12-10 18:14:46 · answer #6 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah
2006-12-10 18:11:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋