Just say 'Yes' to Care of Creation
Probably not surprisingly a 'hot' question in many different circles is a debate over climate change. It came up in the St. Paul Presbytery meeting today and then as I drove back to Edmonton, there was a news item indicating that Maxime Bernier has once again launched himself into the public eye with his pronouncements about his doubt in the science of climate change.
I'm still convinced by the overwhelming majority of scientists who say there is no doubt about the fact that human activity is having an effect on rising world temperatures. But even if the science is wrong I don't understand what the problem is. Do people really think that we should be able to do whatever we want with the earth's resources? Do people really think that the oil and gas will last forever, or that it doesn't matter to what extent both financially and ecologically we go to get the heavy oil (as in oil sands) out of the ground? Come on people, even if our activity had no effect it still makes sense to treat the earth with respect, leave it better for succeeding generations and respond with gratitude to the gifts we have from God.
Edmonton,
Wednesday, February 24
Edmonton,
Wednesday, February 24
These not-quite-fledged eaglets are worth saving!
