Today Pastor Tom did exactly what I wanted him to do yesterday, provide source material.
I found the article intriguing. I came away with questions that surely are being debated in scientific circles. For one, I wondered if these scientists agree that carbon dioxide is leading to global warming. I understand that they are suggesting that there are more significant sources than humans, but would they agree that humans are contributing to global warming. I also found it interesting that they seem to be suggesting a somewhat fatalistic "ride it out" approach. They don't seem to be denying that global warming is occurring, just that the consequences may not be as severe as others predict and that we may not be as responsible as others suggest.
Whoever proves to be correct, it still seems that there is some reason to be concerned about global warming. The thing that Tom did not do today that I would expect from him is to tell us why this issue is relevant to us as Christians. For me the relevance lies in our obligation to fellow human beings now and in future generations to be good stewards of the resources of God's creation. Not to mention that whether people are suffering from cold or heat those who suffer are Christ in our midst challenging us to serve them. "When did we see you, Lord?" (Matt. 25)
Blog you later,
Pastor Ian
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
CAN YOU HANDLE THE CONSEQUENCES?
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Ok, so we can agree that things are warming up a bit. And that's the first step in admitting there's a problem. Now the cause of the problem can be debated until Kingdom Come. But why should that deter us from more efficient transportation (yes, government mandates) profits will still be made but not at the obscene rates currently being digested by the oil companies. And just like when JFK challanged us to get to the moon, we need to be prodded to completely wean ourselves from fossil fuel powered vehicles by oh, how about 2010 or 2012? I think it's doable. You have to be able to atleast set a goal. Even if global warming is a huge hoax perpetrated by the American Meteriological Society, it still behooves us to be good stewards and to take action now. The planet we save may just be our own.
By the way, the AMS has concurred based on data that there is warming taking place. As far as I know, The Weather Channel is not part of the vast left wing cabal trying to elect Barack Obama. Although, I hope they vote for him!
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