How Should Christians Engage the Current Conversation on Climate Change?
When it comes to the conversation around climate change Christians often find themselves caught between conflicting biblical principles. On the one hand, the Bible says: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” (Matthew 5:14 ESV) But at the same time it also says: “Whoever meddles in a quarrel not his own is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears.” (Proverbs 26:17 ESV) Provide guidance – but wisely, cautiously and from a certain distance. Toward that end, I offer the following preliminary suggestions: 1. Be very careful about taking sides...