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VIEWPOINTS: Is global warming real? If so, what is our human responsibility to this Earth?

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The Apollo 17 photo of Earth taken in 1972 by NASA. Credit: Photo via Wikipedia and NASA.

Amanda.Greene@ReligionNews.com

This summer in Southeastern North Carolina, it might seem like it's hotter than it's ever been - especially with forecasters predicting mid-to-high 90's temperatures this week.

But does that mean our world is really getting warmer? How do you feel about global warming?

In May, some climate change experts said the Earth is actually cooling itself.

Many who deny global warming exists do so out of religious beliefs.

But if you believe in global warming caused by humans' increasing use of fossil fuels, do we have a moral obligation to help reverse the damage?

WilmingtonFAVS' writers dug into this question this week.

What are your thoughts on global warming?

 

Topics: Culture, Environment
Beliefs: Christian - Protestant, Interfaith
Tags: global warming, viewpoints

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Seeing things clearly…

The project of Buddhism is about one thing: liberation from the suffering caused by greed, hatred, and delusion.  For most Buddhists, then, scientific controversies must be framed in light of suffering, wisdom, and compassion.  The goal of most Buddhist practice is to see things clearly, just as t...
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Care about the earth and let the warmth come from love

"When my concern is for all, for the wholeness of creation, then my actions will be positive, healing, loving, helpful, and compassionate."
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Take steps to protect our environment

"We as human beings, who share this land, have a due diligence to protect the only environment we know."
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  1. The overwhelming majority of the science community, with the glaring exception of the corporate “hired guns,” think global warming is a slam dunk.  Those deniers who do so for “religious” reasons are the same ones who deny evolution, reject stem cell therapy, and science in general.  The science and history found in the Bible is good enough for them.  If these people had grown up in the mountains of NC or WV, they would be snake handlers.
    Do we have an obligation to reverse the damage?  We do if we respect Creation, love our children, and believe in the concept of brotherly love.  If not, let it burn!

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