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Mere Environmentalism: A Biblical Perspective on Humans and the Natural World (Values and Capitalism)
Steven F. Hayward
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Paperback. Series: Values and Capitalism. Num Pages: 91 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCX7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 117 x 7. Weight in Grams: 95.
As debates over climate change rage in Washington and American consumers become ever more conscientious about 'going green,' evangelical Christians are increasingly concerned about the proper relationship between faith and environmentalism. The notion of human 'stewardship' over God's creation could be a groundbreaking opportunity for cooperation between evangelicals, the scientific community, and environmental activists. However, a deep understanding of environmental issues from a distinctively Christian perspective will inevitably complicate partnerships with those who approach the subject from conventional secular viewpoints. Although there is some common ground, there remain important differences between Christian and secular perspectives on the environment. Are human ... Read more
As debates over climate change rage in Washington and American consumers become ever more conscientious about 'going green,' evangelical Christians are increasingly concerned about the proper relationship between faith and environmentalism. The notion of human 'stewardship' over God's creation could be a groundbreaking opportunity for cooperation between evangelicals, the scientific community, and environmental activists. However, a deep understanding of environmental issues from a distinctively Christian perspective will inevitably complicate partnerships with those who approach the subject from conventional secular viewpoints. Although there is some common ground, there remain important differences between Christian and secular perspectives on the environment. Are human ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Aei Press
Condition
New
Series
Values and Capitalism
Number of Pages
104
Place of Publication
Washington DC, United States
ISBN
9780844743745
SKU
V9780844743745
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About Steven F. Hayward
Steven F. Hayward is the F. K. Weyerhaeuser Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. He coauthors the Pacific Research Institute's annual Index of Leading Environmental Indicators and is the producer and host of An Inconvenient Truth_Or Convenient Fiction?, a rebuttal to Al Gore's documentary.
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Steven F. Hayward provides a thorough examination of the philosophical presuppositions underlying today's environmentalist movement and the history of policies intended to alleviate environmental challenges such as overpopulation and global warming. Relying on scripture to understand God's created order, Hayward offers an insightful reflection on the relationship between humans and the natural world.
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