tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008199639633906876.post5877954759772575964..comments2024-02-23T01:05:09.808-08:00Comments on Jesus Dust: Save the Planet vs. Save SoulsChristopher Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10716811244655233526noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008199639633906876.post-41011061642310227252010-11-24T09:29:09.307-08:002010-11-24T09:29:09.307-08:00Hey Jesse,
Thanks for your comments (again). I ...Hey Jesse, <br /><br />Thanks for your comments (again). I think you have basically captured my argument. I do believe that if we (collectively) don't take proper care of creation it's AWESOMENESS and proclamatory power will be diminished. While it is unlikely that this degradation will affect the privileged few of the planet who have enough resources to visit the Grand Canyon etc and Christopher Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716811244655233526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008199639633906876.post-24512114050977587722010-11-24T09:08:55.976-08:002010-11-24T09:08:55.976-08:00LOL! I just saw this post again, and again I feel ...LOL! I just saw this post again, and again I feel compelled to comment. I think this is a very serious issue we need to discuss, so I'll comment again.<br /><br />Hey Chris,<br />Your argument seems to imply that if we take better care of creation, we'll be focusing properly on the great commission - you're taking the scriptures about the AWESOMENESS of God's creation to mean thatjesse phillipshttp://catalystspace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008199639633906876.post-56500158058269057832010-11-13T17:23:35.164-08:002010-11-13T17:23:35.164-08:00Andrew,
You're right about the importance of ...Andrew,<br /><br />You're right about the importance of ones view of the scope of Gods redemptive intentions (Just souls or entire cosmos). That you're nit convinced by my line of reasoning doesn't disturb me, because it's not directed at you. Actually, Id be shocked if it changed anyone's mind. But you must admit the scriptural authors and saint of old all had a high view Christopher Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716811244655233526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008199639633906876.post-30619718717393010202010-11-13T13:51:57.603-08:002010-11-13T13:51:57.603-08:00Chris, I totally agree with your conclusion, but I...Chris, I totally agree with your conclusion, but I'm not sure I buy your argument.<br /><br />I think it comes down to this:<br />Does your eschatology say that God is soon going to vaporize the earth and create a new one? Or does it say that God is restoring his original creation? When we die, will we enjoy disembodied bliss? Or will heaven and earth come together?<br /><br />I wasn't onAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008199639633906876.post-11455844830053079822009-07-17T11:13:45.002-07:002009-07-17T11:13:45.002-07:00Thank you for this argument. Interesting points. T...Thank you for this argument. Interesting points. Tho I disagree. I believe a comprehensive reading of the bible places much, much, much more emphasis on loving others and winning them to Christ than on expending resources and effort on trying to save the planet.<br /><br />Not to mention that many of the popular ideas about how to save the planet have been shown to be more hype than effective. <Jesse Phillipshttp://choosegood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008199639633906876.post-85474671682759639272009-07-15T13:41:54.177-07:002009-07-15T13:41:54.177-07:00Chris,
Fantastic blog. Keep 'em coming!
-tim...Chris,<br /><br />Fantastic blog. Keep 'em coming!<br />-timAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com