The Lutheran, an ELCA magazine, published a story this month under their section “Deeper understandings” and the topic was “Faith and science.” In a previous Exposed blog we dealt with this article's offensive comments and non-Biblical support of evolution. (see here) The same ELCA article also had some strong words on man-made global warming and a message for people who do not believe global warming is true.
ELCA Professor Gilson A.C. Waldkoenig of Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg (Pa.) referenced new scientific evidence for global warming in the article and stated, “human beings warm the atmosphere through relentless burning of fossil fuels and consumption of earth's habitat.” Prof. Waldkoenig also commented: “Many Christians look at findings about global warming as real and present reasons to repent and change behavior, and an invitation to walk humbly in God's shadow rather than proudly in front.” Then addressing those who do not believe global warming is happening or that man is responsible for it, Professor Waldkoenig said “If you don't like some scientific finding you can re-test based upon more data, but data and scientific findings don't care if you believe them or not. . . When we waste our belief on other things besides God, it is what the Bible called idolatry, and Jesus also called foolishness. Likewise, disbelief of some things that are not God can be foolish and even idolatrous, on par with misdirected belief. For example, if 'disbelief' of global warming protects arrogance that humankind has a right to destroy anything that exists, it is a kind of idolatry standing in the way of true belief and devotion to God, as well as a foolish approach to God's creation.” (see here) Two thoughts; 1) the ELCA is using the inherent respect and trust given to religious leaders, by its members, to influence them toward the denomination's liberal positions and 2) even if you believe in man-made global warming, it is not right for a denomination to falsely call people foolish and idolaters because they don't hold to the liberal view of the denomination.
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Chuck Braun
2/14/2013 01:29:57 am
While Christ intended for His message of salvation through trust in Christ to be spread throughout the world, He also taught that such faith would produce good works to both the saved and the unsaved. This would impel Christians to feed, clothe and house the needy, both of the Church and of the unbelieving world. We need to present both bread for this earthly life, and the living Bread of Eternal Life, Jesus Christ, to our world.
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Janet Muldoon
2/14/2013 08:33:07 am
Stewardship of the earth is a command. We are to care for and replenish the earth for future generations. However, God rules and will determine when the earth comes to an end. The question of us humans, the children of God, is to follow God by the way of His Son, JESUS..the only way to eternal life.
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