PBS is showing a Bill Moyers special tonight at 9:00 p.m. (PST) titled “Is God Green?“.* I won’t be watching it because my wife will be trying to answer the question, “Will Jack and Kate get together?“.
From reading the website, it seems that the special will sadly take a political twist, making it about democrats vs. republicans. On the other hand, a lot of religious and environmentalists take it there also.
One group, the Environmental Climate Initiative is calling all christians to be concerned about global warming. I believe global warming is happening. I can’t tell you wether or not the world is gonna melt tomorrow or in 3000 years, but it is probably happening. I feel that it is the environmental flavor of the week, but I am not a scientist. It certainly is a popular talking point for many people.
On further investigation of ECI’s website I found the assurance I was looking for…Caring about global warming won’t turn me into a gay-babykilling-furhater-nudist:
Does addressing climate change mean we’re becoming liberals?No. We believe that creating a better future for our children and grandchildren by fulfilling our biblical call to stewardship and love of neighbor through reducing pollution is simply being a good biblical Christian. Climate change is not a liberal issue. It is a profound problem for people Jesus loves, people Jesus died to save.
Are we working with environmentalists?No. While we are not working with environmentalists, and are critical of some of their views and approaches, we also feel that once we have established our own voice on this issue we should use this as an opportunity to share the gospel with those who care about “environmental” issues. We also appreciate all environmentalists have done to protect God’s creation. Finally, we do not rule out working with environmentalists and anyone else of goodwill in the future.
If anyone get’s a chance to watch it, I would love to hear how it was. Check your local listings.
Thanks to TreeHugger for the link.
*Unrelated to the question, “Why is my poo green after using pink bismuth?”
errr… something about green and the world getting warm…….anyways about Kate and Jack you have got it all wrong dude. The questions are:
Will Kate and Sawyer (James) get together?
Are “The Others” really the good guys?
What the Hezz is the black smoke/monster/thingy?
Speaking of preserving the world for future generations…….. What is to come of the hatch and desmond turning the key and the crazy noise that happened at the end of last season.
Have you been watching? Last night was episode 2. You can rewatch the latest ones on abc.com. Desmond is alive, as well as Locke and Ecko. At least that’s what it seemed like from the teaser.
Jesse, I ate lunch with Richard Cizik vice president of governmental affairs for the National Association of Evangelicals last week. He is the main person to be interviewed by Bill Moyers in this special. You should try to watch it, I was very impressed with him. http://www.nae.net/index.cfm?FUSEACTION=nae.oga