This is God's world, our damage is an offence against God.
This is God’s world, and any damage that we do to God’s world is an offense against God Himself (Gen. 1; Ps. 24; Col. 1:16).
The consequences of climate change will be significant, and will hit the poor the hardest
The Earth’s natural systems are resilient but not infinitely so, and human civilizations are remarkably dependent on ecological stability and well-being. It is easy to forget this until that stability and well-being are threatened. Even small rises in global temperatures will have such likely impacts as: sea level rise; more frequent heat waves, droughts, and extreme weather events such as torrential rains and floods; increased tropical diseases in now-temperate regions; and more intense hurricanes. It could lead to significant reduction in agricultural output, especially in poor countries.
Low-lying regions, indeed entire islands, could find themselves under water. (This is not to mention the various negative impacts climate change could have on God’s other creatures.) Each of these impacts increases the likelihood of refugees from flooding or famine, violent conflicts, Millions of people could die in this century because of climate change, most of them our poorest global neighbors. Jesus said: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” —MK. 12:31
Source: The Evangelical Climate Initiative (ECI) is a group of over 300 senior evangelical leaders in the United States who are convinced it is time for the country to help solve the problem of global warming.(http://christiansandclimate.org/)
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