Should Christians support climate change?

[Anonymous]

This topic is mainly for those who are Christian, as this is not for debating people who don’t believe in the Bible, although everyone is welcome
to comment.

But for those who are Christian, how much of a priority should climate change be? The Bible tells us that the earth is going to be destroyed anyway but that we should be stewards of our environment. Should we actively be trying to prevent the Earth’s destruction or just be good stewards of the environment and accept the things we cannot change? Is the destruction of the Earth out of our control? Is it worth spending millions to save?

[Anonymous]

Do you mean do I support the earth’s climate changing?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you mean do I support the earth’s climate changing?

Ditto.

But stewardship calls for recognizing and responding to the issue.

[Anonymous]

It should be an extremely high priority for any Christian who sees part of their role as a Christian as serving humanity.

If you think that being a Christian means actively working to bring about the end of days, then hey, light it up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This topic is mainly for those who are Christian, as this is not for debating people who don’t believe in the Bible, although everyone is welcome
to comment.

But for those who are Christian, how much of a priority should climate change be? The Bible tells us that the earth is going to be destroyed anyway but that we should be stewards of our environment. Should we actively be trying to prevent the Earth’s destruction or just be good stewards of the environment and accept the things we cannot change? Is the destruction of the Earth out of our control? Is it worth spending millions to save?

You're saying this is something humans cannot change, so does this mean you do not accept the science of global warming? (the science says that the largest contributor is human activity, i.e. burning off fossil fuels).

Should men still labor by the sweat of their brow instead of punching keys on a computer keyboard? Is the use of paid medication during labor and delivery Christian?

Are you wondering if it's worth spending money to sustain a habitable climate given the pending destruction of the earth? You know, even science tells us that, and science gives us a general timeline (a few billion years I think, haven't checked lately). There is no scriptural basis for predicting how long the earth will exist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you mean do I support the earth’s climate changing?

Should Christians support initiatives to reduce or stop climate change?

[Anonymous]

This soubds like an essay prompt. Do your own homework.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This topic is mainly for those who are Christian, as this is not for debating people who don’t believe in the Bible, although everyone is welcome
to comment.

But for those who are Christian, how much of a priority should climate change be? The Bible tells us that the earth is going to be destroyed anyway but that we should be stewards of our environment. Should we actively be trying to prevent the Earth’s destruction or just be good stewards of the environment and accept the things we cannot change? Is the destruction of the Earth out of our control? Is it worth spending millions to save?

You're saying this is something humans cannot change, so does this mean you do not accept the science of global warming? (the science says that the largest contributor is human activity, i.e. burning off fossil fuels).

Should men still labor by the sweat of their brow instead of punching keys on a computer keyboard? Is the use of paid medication during labor and delivery Christian?

Are you wondering if it's worth spending money to sustain a habitable climate given the pending destruction of the earth? You know, even science tells us that, and science gives us a general timeline (a few billion years I think, haven't checked lately). There is no scriptural basis for predicting how long the earth will exist.

I am a Christian. I believe there are cycles, and though the warming is part the natural cycle, we are contributing to it in an unnatural way, expediting it. I want to spend the money and effort to do as much as possible to keep the world habitable for our future generations. God created so much for all of us to enjoy and taking care of it for everyone is part of our responsibility.

That being said, I also just wish Jesus would come already...I'm so sick of the hatefulness and evil.

[Anonymous]

To me the answer is obvious--yes, Christians have a moral obligation to support efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat global warming. One, we are supposed to be good stewards of Creation. It's not being a good steward to see the Master's property being degraded and destroyed and ignore it. What would you say to God? "Well, you were going to destroy it anyway, right? Eventually? So what's the big deal if we trashed the place?"

Two, we have obligations to the poor and oppressed, and it's the poor and oppressed who will suffer the most from the effects of climate change--the natural disasters, the famines, the heat waves, etc.

Maybe the Earth will be destroyed, but we sure don't know when that will be. Better take care of the environment, because we might have to live in it for a while.

[Anonymous]

I think you should change the name. Maybe talk about lowering pollution to make it palatable.

[Anonymous]

OP, do you take care of your body? After all, we are all going to die eventually. But do you drink or do drugs?

I don't see how taking care of the earth is any different. So yes, we have an obligation to take care of the earth the same way we have an obligation to take care of our body. The Bible is pretty clear on that.

[Anonymous]

Christian or not, OP is nuts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This topic is mainly for those who are Christian, as this is not for debating people who don’t believe in the Bible, although everyone is welcome
to comment.

But for those who are Christian, how much of a priority should climate change be? The Bible tells us that the earth is going to be destroyed anyway but that we should be stewards of our environment. Should we actively be trying to prevent the Earth’s destruction or just be good stewards of the environment and accept the things we cannot change? Is the destruction of the Earth out of our control? Is it worth spending millions to save?

You're saying this is something humans cannot change, so does this mean you do not accept the science of global warming? (the science says that the largest contributor is human activity, i.e. burning off fossil fuels).

Should men still labor by the sweat of their brow instead of punching keys on a computer keyboard? Is the use of paid medication during labor and delivery Christian?

Are you wondering if it's worth spending money to sustain a habitable climate given the pending destruction of the earth? You know, even science tells us that, and science gives us a general timeline (a few billion years I think, haven't checked lately). There is no scriptural basis for predicting how long the earth will exist.

I am a Christian. I believe there are cycles, and though the warming is part the natural cycle, we are contributing to it in an unnatural way, expediting it. I want to spend the money and effort to do as much as possible to keep the world habitable for our future generations. God created so much for all of us to enjoy and taking care of it for everyone is part of our responsibility.

That being said, I also just wish Jesus would come already...I'm so sick of the hatefulness and evil.

Keep waiting sister!

[Anonymous]

PEOPLE should support climate change because it’s a reality. Religion is irrelevant here.

[Anonymous]

How about gravity? Can we ignore that if we find it inconvenient?