Re: (Fwd) [asa] Cows, diet, and warming

On 1/11/07, Don Perrett <donperrett@theology-perspectives.net> wrote:
>
> Problem is it will not change God's will. What is happening and will happen
> is for His purpose.

That may conflict with the free will argument.

> The only way things will change is if each person will look at themselves
> and their homes to find the changes that need to be made. If one cares
> about human rights in China they will not buy Walmart. If they truly care
> for the environment then they will not buy gasoline. Telling others what to
> do and how to live will only lead to conflict. Telling yourself to be a
> better steward and loving brother in Christ will lead those around you to do
> the same (lead by example) then when enough do the same then things change
> for the good and permanently and without the conflicts.

That's an interesting argument. Telling others not to steal/murder
only leads to conflict. Nope that would not work either. So indeed, if
there is a serious interest in the environment then this needs to be
legislated. Look at the car industry, years of gas guzzling engines
and suddenly the Prius and other hybrids show up. Look at the invasion
of Iraq which was by all reasonable scenarios one of oil interests
more than anything else.
I agree that education and do as I do not do as I say are powerful
ways to change behavior but so are regulations. Such is reality.

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Received on Thu Jan 11 12:26:31 2007