Friends,
Michael Roberts attracts our attention to the space given
environmental issues and environmental ethics by Campus
Crusade's Leadership University. Please note that LU seems to be
in a rather confused state of opinion over the complexity of
environmental science, politics, theology, economics and their
interrelationships. Most of CC's or LU's chosen opinion articles are
clearly "free market" anti-regulatory and very conservative (I hate to
use that modifier) relative to politics and theology. Most attitudes
expressed are not so much for care of Creation but for "liberal" use
of all its attributes. Cal DeWitt thrown into the mix is an odd
bedfellow because he really represents a much more truly
conservative position counter to our selfish exploitation of global
resources.
Unfortunately from what Michael posted, LU seems unaware of
the increasing number of evangelicals who do support more
protective measures to help insure a healthy environment. Please
note that the Evangelical Environmental Network, Target Earth,
Earth Ministries, AuSable Institute (where DeWitt is Director),
Christion Environmental Council, A Rocha and other organizations
deeply engaged in the issues are not mentioned. I personally hope
that no educated, devoted evangelical will get their primary briefing
on faith and the environment from LU.
Jeff Greenberg
Jeffrey K. Greenberg, Professor and Chair
Dept. of Geology and Environmental Science
Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL 60187
(630)752-5866
Quote 1, "I never would have seen
it, if I hadn't believed
it."
Quote 2, "Nothing is impossible for
the man who doesn't have
to do it himself."
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