An article entitled, “Religion’s role in the climate debate”, written by Danny Rich, was published on the website of the Guardian Newspaper, dated 6th July 2008.
Danny Rich writes, “It is the duty of the religious, scientific and political communities to persuade a cynical public that global warming is a very real threat”
Writing in response:
From a Christian perspective, there is much that the Bible could teach people seeking out its guidance. This holds true, too, for the climate change debate.
For those who remain insouciant, it is worth noting that many of the presumptions underlying Lovelock’s Gaia Theory, is based, equally, on a Christian perspective of Stewardship. Malachi, for example, is a biblical book of great teaching that guides us towards the importance of shared stewardship and custodianship. Gaia, essentially, is about how we should care for the earth’s resources to which we have all been entrusted. Abuse that trust and, at some stage, the penalties will be clear for all to see.
Lovelock purports that we take personal responsibility for how we utilise the assets of the world. Much of what Professor James Lovelock promoted in the 1970s, both in a scientific and ecumenical sense, is certainly ringing true, now, as the world seeks a better way in how energy, for example is harvested and maintained.
© Mark Dowe 2008: all rights protected
Reference:
- Danny Rich, “Religion’s role in the climate debate”
Filed under: Religion, World Affairs, climate change | Tagged: climate change, custodianship, earth's resources, Gaia Theory, global warming, james lovelock, Religion, stewardship
