Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken!sun-barr!rutgers!aramis.rutgers.edu!athos.rutgers.edu!christian From: pringle@bruce.cs.monash.oz.au (GLen Pringle) Newsgroups: soc.religion.christian Subject: Conservation & Christians Message-ID: Date: 20 Mar 91 09:08:23 GMT Sender: hedrick@athos.rutgers.edu Lines: 32 Approved: christian@aramis.rutgers.edu The conservation movement has received much publicity over the last several years, especially the more radical greenies. However, I know very few Christians who are even mild conservationists. I would like Christian reasons for looking after our environment (with biblical references if possible) - ie not the reasons the 'secular' conservation movement has, but reasons Christians have for caring for nature. Some reasons are: * Man was given rule over nature at creation, which carries with it a responsibility to look after nature. * Nature teaches us about God, and helps bring us closer to Him. "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmanents sheweth His handywork." Psalm 19:1 Any thoughts on to what degree a Christian should go to protect the environment - should we risk our lives as some people do - would be appreciated. -- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | GLen Pringle | A Conclusion is the place | | Monash University, Australia | where you got tired of thinking | | pringle@bruce.cs.monash.edu.au | - Arthur Block | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [I know Christians who are far more than mild conservationists. The proposed new confession of faith of the Presbyterian Church (USA) lists environmental destruction as a major consequence of our sin. --clh]