tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184964.post8386424074736338856..comments2023-02-21T17:23:21.864+02:00Comments on Flint.za: Listen to this!Flinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02088692694184458539noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184964.post-36570555324848397492008-06-06T13:24:00.000+02:002008-06-06T13:24:00.000+02:00"Add to that the fact that negative environmnetal ..."Add to that the fact that negative environmnetal conditions disproportionately impact those living in poverty, and it is clear that there are very few problems that are more pervasive, more threatening to the life and well being of all God's children, more absolutely essential for the people of God to address than the problem of humanity's impact on the earth."<BR/>If that isn't a quotable quote, I don't know what is! Looking at everything is [part] of God is an interesting way of seeing it, and definitely strengthens the argument for Christianity and environmentalism to have closer ties. I did listen to the other sermon, enjoyed that one too :)Flinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088692694184458539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184964.post-68628773920635739642008-06-06T13:11:00.000+02:002008-06-06T13:11:00.000+02:00Flint, thanks again for listening (more than once!...Flint, thanks again for listening (more than once!). <BR/><BR/>There is a movement that spans denominations and even bridges the liberal/conservative divide to make stewardship of the earth a top Christian issue. If one takes seriously either the claim that all that is is of God and is sacred or that God created the world (literally or metaphorically), then our task is clear-- we need to include the earth and its inhabitants-- animal, mineral, and vegetable-- on our list of those who are 'the least of these,' the ones who can't defend ourselves. In a vaguely panentheistic way, I believe the earth is God's body too, and whatever we do to the earth, we do to god. Do we abuse, neglect and take for granted God, or do we reverence and honor and nurture God's body? <BR/><BR/>Add to that the fact that negative environmnetal conditions disproportionately impact those living in poverty, and it is clear that there are very few problems that are more pervasive, more threatening to the life and well being of all God's children, more absolutely essential for the people of God to address than the problem of humanity's impact on the earth. <BR/><BR/>Blessings, <BR/>Becca <BR/><BR/>I'm following your lead and double-replying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184964.post-89036709353522727512008-06-06T12:26:00.000+02:002008-06-06T12:26:00.000+02:00I loved it Becca! If your congregation was a bit c...I loved it Becca! If your congregation was a bit closer (as in a couple thousand kms closer) I'd definitely pay it a visit :)<BR/>I've actually listened to it a couple of times. I feel that one of the most neglected things in Christianity is that we were given stewardship of the earth, and with that comes the responsibility to look after it. As such Christian teachings <B>should</B> go hand in hand with sustainability, but more often than not they don't.Flinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088692694184458539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184964.post-749327030261710342008-06-06T07:07:00.000+02:002008-06-06T07:07:00.000+02:00Oh, wow! I'm glad you liked the sermon and gave it...Oh, wow! I'm glad you liked the sermon and gave it a listen. There's another one (I think it's called "To A Known God") from earth day that was kind of a greeny theme if you want to check it out, but thanks so much for listening and spreading the word. <BR/><BR/>Peace, <BR/>BeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com