In GREEN LIKE GOD, Jonathan Merritt gently and insightfully observes that the bible has a lot to say about environmental problems like unclean water, material waste, over consumption, air pollution, and global warming. In fact, Jonathan writes that "in the book of Genesis, God went green and never looked back." Relying heavily on scripture, Jonathan gives the case for green living, but not because it's trendy and hip. Rather, it's part of living rightly as a believer. It's an act of obedience to our Creator-God. GREEN LIKE ...
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In GREEN LIKE GOD, Jonathan Merritt gently and insightfully observes that the bible has a lot to say about environmental problems like unclean water, material waste, over consumption, air pollution, and global warming. In fact, Jonathan writes that "in the book of Genesis, God went green and never looked back." Relying heavily on scripture, Jonathan gives the case for green living, but not because it's trendy and hip. Rather, it's part of living rightly as a believer. It's an act of obedience to our Creator-God. GREEN LIKE GOD is at once practical, prescriptive, "and "conversational in tone. The author looks at a number of trends with tips to help the reader wade into the world of creation care living. An appendix includes suggestions of things we can do. In addition, the book includes interviews with everyday Christians to tell the story of the journey to environmental stewardship among people of faith. This is the book that Christians are longing for and need today. Written for a new generation of Christians who are struggling with how to deal with the important issue of creation-care and green living, GREEN LIKE GOD is both highly relevant and theologically sound. It will have a profound impact on how Christians live and interact with the world today.
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For God so loved the world ? does not mean only human beings. God created the Earth and everything within it. Caring for our planet is as important as stewarding our homes.
In Green Like God: Unlocking the Divine Plan for Our Planet by Jonathan Merritt, you will not find nature heralded as a god as some environmentalist believe. What you will find is God?s instruction to mankind on how to care for this planet we live on.
Taking note that environmentalism is a dirty word among most conservative Christians, Merritt addresses the issue by stating ?For some, environmentalism is synonymous with secularism, Gaia worship, New Ageism, and politically liberal special interest groups.? and further that ?I?ve never said I support Al Gore ? yet many assume that because I care about the health of our planet, I am ?becoming? an Al Gore.?
It is clear Merritt?s heart has turned to a deeper understanding of the issues facing our planet and has compiled his thoughts into this book. As I read the book, I did not find any suggestions unbiblical. Rather, I found a Christian view on taking steps toward our environment.
The difference is plain and stems not from a political source but a spiritual one. The difference is the condition of the heart. A ?tree hugger? is one who holds the environment as a god. Merritts view is caring for the planet because it is God?s creation.
I found the section subtitled ?The Power of Third Place? interesting. A quote from Francis Schaeffer is used to illustrate this point - ?If I love the Lover, I love what the Lover has made.? Merritt states ?Everything we do and even the policies we support must reflect the love God has for the creation He called ?good.?
Reading through this book did give me pause to think more about our planet but it did not insight in me the passion to care for our planet over and above the needs of the people who live on it. It is a rational wake up call. We cannot further the plans of God by denouncing the environmental movement. Again, it is a matter of motive.
Because it brought the issue of environmentalism into a new light for me, I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to know more about what God says about how we care for the planet Earth.
Disclaimer:
The review copy of this book was provided free of charge by the author and was donated to the library of Westwood Baptist Church.
Reviewed by: Keiki Hendrix
Reviewed for: Jonathan Merritt
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