By J. P. Smith | photo by Rita E. Germany
This may be the sentiment that God has in response to our treatment of His gift of the earth and everything living upon it. He is definitely calling us in the night. “I will go
“God has granted
“The whole earth is God’s good creation and as such has inherent value. We are aware that the current utilization of energy sources threatens this creation at
“Science and theology are complementary rather than mutually incompatible.”(p25) We, therefore, encourage dialogue between the scientific and theological communities and seek the kind of participation that will enable humanity to sustain life on earth and, by God’s grace, increase the quality of our common lives together.” Still a bit fuzzy how you can help protect God’s gift today? Slow down on eating beef; make a game of how long you can leave the car at home; plant an edible landscape; recycle especially plastic and aluminum; join EarthKeepers (2); buy local produce/products, but most importantly, talk about the climate crisis with others. Share ideas. God still loves you, but his patience is wearing thin.
- Social Principles of the United Methodist Church 2017-2020, The United Methodist Publishing House, gbcs@gbcs.org
- EarthKeepers- https://www.umcmission.org/learn-about-us/news-and-stories/2018/november/earthkeepers-commissioned-to-creative-service