“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Those words from John 1 sum up the Incarnation. Christmas reminds us that God, in the person of Jesus Christ came to live among us, his creatures, as one of us (fully God and fully man) in his creation. I grew up hearing those words from Scripture… Continue reading Home and creation care
Tag: The environment
When passions and priorities clash
I think one of the problems with the recent controversy concerning Keswick and Brephos/their parent organisation, CBR-UK is that we are seeing what happens when someone or some people get very passionate about a good cause. What I mean is this, the value and dignity of life in the womb is important. It is something… Continue reading When passions and priorities clash
Generational Distance
I recently participated in a workshop looking at Christians and the environment and one of the big themes was the need to engage on the topic due to its relevance to younger people. Three things stuck out for me. First, we looked at data showing high proportions of young people expressing concern and even fear… Continue reading Generational Distance
The irony of Putin’s threats
Vladimir Putin’s threat to the West seems to be that by cutting off gas supplies and by preventing the export of the Ukrainian harvest, he can impoverish the West. His further threat is that he could launch devastating nuclear attacks that will destroy our environments, leave our water toxic and our air unbreathable. I can’t… Continue reading The irony of Putin’s threats
Creative Constraints
This week’s Faithroots Podcast. During the pandemic, churches were severely constrained in what they can do. Now proposals are being put forward to reduce car travel on Sunday which might further constrain our activities. Is this a threat or an opportunity?
Having to walk to church would not be persecution!
I can’t believe that I’ve found myself writing that headline – but you’d be surprised at the number of times that the obvious needs spelling out. For context, the IEA have been setting out some recommendations about how to tackle the current energy crisis which is expected to get worse as a result of the… Continue reading Having to walk to church would not be persecution!
On your bike – what are the real obstacles?
I got into one of those circular arguments with someone the other day which leaves you with a sore head. The context was the COP26 discussion about electric vehicles and the argument by some that we need to focus our attention more on things likme public transport and “active transport” – by which they mean… Continue reading On your bike – what are the real obstacles?
Creation and the environment
If this creation is made by God and we are placed in it to look after it, to rule over it, subdue it and to fill it, to keep it and till it, then what implications does this have for our approach to the environment and ecology? Care for Creation as worship Chris Wright notes… Continue reading Creation and the environment
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