The Bible has something to say about this planet and the environment. Churches tend to not talk about environment issues very much, if at all. For some the planet and its ecology isn't a God issue, it's a political party issue. Funny, ever since I mentioned we were doing a series on this I've heard most Christians, joke that I'm a tree-hugger something like that. It's strange how even in a secular world that is very concerned about caring for about God's creation that so many of God's people seem to not care very much or see it as a purely political issue for "nutjobs, hippies and neopagans". For many, part of the non-biblical recent Christian subculture is a mild disdain for people who are concerned about the environment. Here's a thought; how might an Evangelical antigreen vibe become a Wall between the Unconvinced in
ultra-green Santa Cruz and our witness of Jesus? I'm not a super green person and I am learning a bit about all this myself but as I study the Bible God is growing me in the issue of caring better for His planet.
As in all things I want to know what God thinks, so our next series: GREEN is a
biblical exploration of the earth, humans and the environment. This means a fun series! This issue, like many today needs to be subjected to the Scriptures instead of the popular press, Christian subculture or party politics for explanation. If you're local, bring everyone you know who is green but unconvinced about Jesus, this series will be a unique opportunity for invitation.
GREEN begins June 1st @ Area 51 (The SCBC Student Center / Mothership of all things Elevation).
