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...my thesis is that
certain virtues are indispensable if Christians are to responsibly
fulfill their calling to be earthkeepers.
In short, certain traits of character are central to
creation care. I attempt to redeem this claim by first gaining
greater understanding of the nature of virtue.
What is virtue and what are the virtues? In the second section, by
attending to Scripture, I draw out various theological motifs and
ethical principles and in so doing develop a list of virtues and
corresponding vices.
Which virtues are
prominent in the Bible, especially with respect to the study (ecology)
and ordering (economics) of the household that is the earth? Along the
way I (all too briefly) argue for the necessity of these ecological
virtues.--
Steven Bouma-Prediger
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THE ENVIRONMENT
A
series of papers, discussions, and educational materials on environmental issues
from an Evangelical viewpoint.
The ASA
Journal has published dozens of papers on environmental topics over the last
five decades. Readers are encouraged to discover these
riches via the
PSCF/JASA
database.
The recent Evangelical discussion of the topic has moved from the classroom to the pew with a resultant 'greening' of churches. We offer a series of papers which examine current issues and a Dialogue that illustrates the sharp differences that exist over the significance of particular problems and their remediation.
Recently, evangelical churches have taken up the task of conservation and committed their congregations to recycling and other strategies for reducing our carbon footprint. It remains to be seen whether these will be enduring.
The Daintree Rain Forest in Queensland Australia
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Bob White, Insight: Why should Christians care for the environment? Video 5 Min. The Faraday Society
Janel Curry, “Christians and Climate Change: A Social Framework of Analysis,” PSCF 60 (2008): 156.
Fred Van Dyke, "Cultural Transformation and Conservation: Growth, Influence, and Challenges for the Judeo - Christian Stewardship Environmental Ethic," PSCF 58 (March 2006}: 48-63.
Swearengen, Jack & Woodhouse, Edward, Overconsumption: An Ethical Dilemma for Christian Engineers PSCF 54 (June 2002):80-92.
Hall,
Steven, Toward a
Theology of Sustainable Agriculture PSCF 54 (June 2002: 103-107.
Desert Rose rosette formations of the minerals gypsum and barite with sand inclusions.
Spaling, Harry, Zwier, Janelle & Kupp, David, "Earthkeeping
and the Poor: Assessing the Environmental Sustainability of Development
Projects," PSCF
53 (September 2001): 142
[HTML]
[PDF]
Miller, Keith B., "Natural Hazards: Challenges to the Creation Mandate of
Dominion?" PSCF 53 (September 2001): 184.
[HTML]
[PDF]
Paul Seung-Hun Yang, "Creation Science and Caring for the Creation in Korea" PSCF 50 (December 1998): 279-283.
Jim Ball, "The Use of Ecology in the Evangelical Response to the Ecological Crisis," PSCF 50 (March 1998): 32-38.
Steven Bouma-Prediger, "Creation
Care and Character: The Nature and Necessity of the Ecological Virtues,"
PSCF 50 (March 1998): 6-21.
Harry Spalling and Annette Dekker, "Cultural Sustainable Development: Concepts and Principles," PSCF 48 (December 1996): 230-240.
Condor in flight over Peru's Colca Canyon
Philip Schafran, "Is Mankind the Measure?: Old Testament Perspectives on Mankind's Place in the Natural World," PSCF 47 (June 1995): 92-102.
Calvin B. DeWitt, "Christian Environmental Stewardship: Preparing the Way for Action," PSCF 46 (June 1994) 80-89.
Richard H. Bube, "Do Biblical Models Need to Be Replaced In Order to Deal Effectively with Environmental Issues," PSCF 46 (June 1994): 90-97.
Mark Stanton and Dennis Guernsay, "Christians' Ecological Responsibility: A Theological Introduction and Challenge,"PSCF 45 (March 1993): 2-7.
2003
Symposium Christian
Environmentalism With/Out Boundaries: Living as Part of God’s Good Earth
Sponsored by Calvin College and the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities
Leaders: Top Row: Janel Curry, Steve Bouma-Prediger, Mark Bjelland
Bottom Row:
Guest Editorial: John Wood, et. al., "Christian Environmentalism: Cosmos, Community, and Place," JASA 57 (March 2005): 1-5.
Bert Stephenson, "Nature, Technology, and the imago Dei: Mediating the Nonhuman through the Practice of Science," JASA 57 (March 2005): 6-12.
David S. Koetje, "Place-Based Agriculture: Christian Environmentalism Informing Collaborations in Agroecology & Biotechnology," JASA 57 (March 2005): 13-23.
David Warners and Larry Borst, " The Good of a Flourishing Creation: Seeking God in a Culture of Affluence," JASA 57 (March 2005): 24-33.
David R. Clements and Wayne V. Corapi, "Paradise Lost? Setting the Boundaries Around Invasive Species," JASA 57 (March 2005): 44-54.
Dorothy Boorse, "Anti-Aging: Radical Longevity, Environmental Impacts and Christian Theology," JASA 57 (March 2005): 55-64.
Irreversible, Irreplaceable - Wildlife in a Warming World Video 9:43 Min. Earthjustice
The serious environmental issues raised by the recent increase in world temperatures have been the subject of much public discussion. While all of the factors and the extent of their contributions is not precisely known, the scientific community is strongly (but not completely) committed to the view that human activity plays a major role and that a world-wide effort is required to slow the temperature effect. In early 2009, Evangelicals are increasingly engaged in efforts to clean-up the past and develop ways to live more responsibly in the future.
John Houghton, Global Warming Climate Change and Sustainability: Challenge to Scientists, Policy Makers and Christians, John Ray Briefing Paper #14 (2007) A readable, reliable introduction to the topic.
Schweiger, A Proper Human Response to Global Climate Change ASA Annual Meeting, August 05, 2008 Audio
Keith Miller, Geologic Record of Global Climate Change: Context for Modern Global Warming, ASA Annual Meeting, August 05, 2008. Audio
Joe Sheldon, Reducing Your Footprint: Build Right, Build Green, ASA Annual Meeting, August 05, 2008. Audio
Check-out the Christian Environmental Studies Center at Montreat College, NC and Evangelical Ecologist for a list of blogs.
Climate Change: An Evangelical Call to Action
Preamble
As American evangelical Christian leaders, we recognize both our opportunity and our responsibility to offer a biblically based moral witness that can help shape public policy in the most powerful nation on earth, and therefore contribute to the well-being of the entire world.1 Whether we will enter the public square and offer our witness there is no longer an open question. We are in that square, and we will not withdraw.
We are proud of the evangelical community’s long-standing commitment to the sanctity of human life. But we also offer moral witness in many venues and on many issues. Sometimes the issues that we have taken on, such as sex trafficking, genocide in the Sudan, and the AIDS epidemic in Africa, have surprised outside observers. While individuals and organizations can be called to concentrate on certain issues, we are not a single-issue movement. We seek to be true to our calling as Christian leaders, and above all faithful to Jesus Christ our Lord. Our attention, therefore, goes to whatever issues our faith requires us to address. ...Full Statement
Richard
T. Wright, Tearing Down the
Green: Environmental Backlash in the Evangelical Sub-Culture
PSCF, 47 (June 1995): 80-91.
Letter: E. Calvin Beisner, Issues and Evidence, Not Ad Hominem, Should Characterize Environmental Debate; A Response to Richard Wright PSCF 47 (December 1995): 285-87.
Letter: Richard Wright,
The Wright Response, PSCF 47 (December 1995):
287-288.
Edwin A. Olson, A Response to
Richard Wright's "Tearing Down the Green"
PSCF,
48 (June 1996): 74-81.
A thoughtful take on Global Warming Video 9 min.
Suggestions and comments to haas.john@comcast.net
Most recent entry: 4/24/09
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