Nick Norelli accuses those who observe earth day of being idolaters. In fact, to some extent, there is a bit of that going around these days. Many do indeed worship the environment and all that other sort of stuff. But I need to remind Nick that there is a profound theological reason for Christians to mind the planet on which they live.
Genesis 2:15 notes that man was placed in the garden to ‘work and guard it’ (literally)(לעבדה ולשמרה׃.) This suggests quite directly that we are charged, as stewards, to make the planet productive while at the same time protecting it from harm, overuse, abuse, and mistreatment.
Theologically speaking, it’s just as improper to ignore our stewardship responsibilities as it is to swerve in the opposite direction of green-olatry.
I agree, which is why I linked to my plan for the Earth’s salvation, which can be achieved by sending me books so that I’m not forced to buy them, which would cause more trees to die and deprive us of oxygen. It’s all about balance.
By: Nick Norelli on April 22, 2008
at 11:24 am
No Really, you kinda sorta slut!
Some guy is running around killing himself trying to replant all the trees consumed in providing you with free books already. Have mercy on his aching arches!
By: Chuck Grantham on April 22, 2008
at 2:49 pm