Greg Boyd: Apologies & Explanations Shouldn't Greg Want Climate Change to Get WORSE?
Dec 22, 2023
The discussion tackles the crucial role humans play in caring for the environment. Misconceptions about climate change are debunked, highlighting the importance of understanding scientific evidence. Greg passionately defends environmental responsibility, sparking thought-provoking conversation on the topic. There's also a mention of Greg's latest book, diving deeper into these themes of humility and imperfection in our approach to the world.
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Caring For Creation Is A Mandate
- Greg Boyd emphasizes that caring for the earth is a biblical mandate and our first responsibility.
- He frames dominion as loving stewardship modeled after God's relationship with humans.
Typical Pushback When Mentioning Climate
- Greg recounts how mentions of climate spark accusations of being brainwashed or listening to biased media.
- He notes people will point to cyclical climate history and online 'experts' as reasons to dismiss current science.
Check Skeptical Science Before Concluding
- Greg Boyd recommends checking Skeptical Science to evaluate climate denial claims.
- He urges listeners to investigate common skeptic arguments and see why they are misguided.