What would Jesus do about the global warming situation/issue?

Question

Sorry, I couldn't think of a better question. (But I would like to know!)

Answer 1

He would say the same thing that Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy would say.

Answer 2

Jesus is the good shepherd who lays his life down for his sheep. He humbled himself to the point of becoming man and suffering death in order to save us. I think we can learn a lot from His example, in that just as Christ is our good shepherd, likewise we are "shepherds" (stewards) of creation. We are to exercise dominion over creation in the same spirit that Christ exercises dominion over us. We are to serve in love for the benefit of all, never seeking to exploit or to use for our own selfish gain. And if necessary, we must be ready to sacrifice and to humble ourselves for the sake of creation, just as God (incredibly!) did so for us.

With respect to global climate change, I think that Christ would have us do all that we can to mitigate the problem, and to help those most vulnerable to its negative impacts to adapt as best they can to the new environment in which we will live. This holds both for our human neighbors, and for the other creatures which God created...remembering that even as we (humans) are worth more than they (the sparrows), this inherently makes them "the least of these". Christ I think, would remind us that our God-given "job" on this earth is to be good stewards, and that all God's creation was created "good"...but that we are responsible for and accountable for its welfare--somehow trusting that "God will provide" and then ignoring the problem is nothing more than a copout--we will reap what we sow...and right now, we are reaping global climate change as a result of our extreme extravagance, waste, and materialism.

I think Christ would also remind us however, that no matter what happens, we always have hope in Him. No matter how bleak the outlook, no matter how bad the consequences of climate change that we will reap, that He will walk with us through it all and see us through to the other side. Though it is foolish to ignore problems, it is likewise foolish to succumb to despair--those who do so (many environmentalists in particular) are in many ways worse off than those who believe there is no problem at all.

Hope this provides a bit of insight :)

In Christ,

Christine

Answer 3

He would give us all wooden cars that run on holy water.

Answer 4

I think he would want us to be excellent to other and party on dudes.  (Bill and Ted)

My wife says ....Jesus is saying " If you think it's hot now...."

I think we should seriously get into this nanite (nanorobots) technology and see if we can turn all this pollution into food or gold or oil.  (go ahead read about it)

I remember doing a term paper on nanites 20 years ago and the professor laugh me out of the classroom.  You'll find most professors are stuck on their own opinions just as much as a 70 year old southern baptist minister.

Seriously, if you really believe in your heart that Jesus is your savor then the material world doesn't matter.  Life ever lasting.  

Which leads to the question - do you believe in jesus or did you ask this question.

Answer 5

.Do unto others as you would have them do onto you.

Work for world peace, so that all people have the same opportunity to, live in comfort , have enough to eat,and live without fear of terror from fellow human beings more powerful that they are .

The earth has been very hot ,and very cold many times before. Our greed, and hate will kill us off before any climate change will.

Answer 6

He would instead direct individuals to examine themselves rather than a vast, ambiguous cause like this one.

Answer 7

He would turn lots of water into wine, and fuel cars on wine.

Answer 8

The penalty for bearing false witness is spelled out in the Bible.

Even the winds and the seas obey Him and the CO2 will as well.

Answer 9

Here's what some devout Christians think should be done:

http://christiansandclimate.org/learn/ca...

http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/1109/p13s0...

And here are a host of Biblical references which explain why:

http://www.creationcare.org/resources/sc...

Answer 10

Seven years ago, he wouls say, hmmm, it is getting warm and turn down the thermostat. Ooops, that is exactly what has happened.

Answer 11

jesus would do the right thing. like ummm . . .

well the problems we have global warming !!! (jesus loves you)

Answer 12

Seek the truth, and the truth shall set you free.

Answer 13

He would tell you to stop listening to false prophets.

Answer 14

He didn't do much about anything then.  Why would he now?

Answer 15

He might repeat,

“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today."