Comments on: "T-I-O-N. Shun, shun, shun, shun."

By: Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife

Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:39:00 +0000

Thank all of you for your input on the subject!

Before I close comments, I just want to clarify that I don't think I nor anyone here is objecting to recycling. If it were convenient, I would have no problem sorting my garbage. As it is, I would have to drive 30 miles to the nearest center and I'm sorry, but that's never going to happen.

My only objection is against those who make a religion out of Green. I agree wholeheartedly with Brooke when she said we should spend so much energy on winning the lost.

Okay, nuff said.

:)

By: Not Just a Preacher's Wife

Not Just a Preacher's Wife — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:05:00 +0000

Personally, I think that God is an environmentalist. Why else would God have taken such care to create such a beautiful planet, with so many places to explore? I also think that Christians who rally against recycling and re-usable materials tend to turn people away from their religion, rather than drawing them towards it.

On a practical note, a bit of preparation can save countless hours. If you simply purchase a separate trash can for recyclables and line it with a plastic trash bag (also recyclable), you can “sort as you go.” Put that empty can into the recycle bin instead of the trash can. Done. Those plastic drawer sets (see also, every dorm room in America) work really well if you need to separate items by type.

By: Ginger

Ginger — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:22:00 +0000

I tend to agree with Brandi – it seems counterproductive to do nothing b/c some lost people turn it into their religion. The Bible definitely says we are to be good stewards of that which He has entrusted to us. I see being "green" as being a good steward of His Earth.
So, I use "green" re-usable grocery bags, I recycle (luckily there is no sorting – my garbage co picks up everything & they sort), we turn off lights when they are not in use, we set our AC/Heat higher or lower (depending on the season) than most people, I try not to buy bottled water – instead I use my Nalgene bottle, & we did recently by the "green" lightbulbs. I'm looking into growing some of my own veggies this summer & I've also thought about doing a little composting but I have to do more research on that before I try it. I'm sure there is more I could do & I'm always looking for new ways to be a good steward of God's Green Earth!

By: mandy

mandy — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:39:00 +0000

I’m a fan of recycling and conserving and all that… But I’m learning more and more about the cycle of “green” and how we’re kinda evening-out when it’s all said and done… It’s not an efficient system right now, it just shuffles around the $$ and resources and time and energy…

All the $$ it takes to be green eats up our other resources – work, technology, etc. In the end, when you look at economics and exchange and all, going “green” just sucks the saving out of some where else – further down the “green” chain.

By: Christi

Christi — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:58:00 +0000

First, does going green mean we have to go naked like the cartoon characters in that video? Seriously, they are naked. Nice post preachers wife! LOL I would also like to thank you for getting that song stuck in my head.

Second, I'm a little freaked out by the post that says if we break one of those CFL lightbulbs in your house you have to detoxify it. I did not know that. I will have to rethink that purchase.

I go as green as the pricetag allows. I bought recycled toilet paper because it was cheaper than the regular toilet paper. I also bought the "green" dishwashing liquid for the same reason. I have bought a couple of 'green' lightbulbs because they were buy one get one free but if they are toxic I probably won't buy them anymore. I do try to keep my lights off it we aren't using them at the time but for my own benefit more than the environment.

I guess I'm an accidental environmentalist. My cheapness causes me to rethink purchases more than my concern for the planet.

Besides, if we completely mess up this planet I'm sure the government will just buy us a new one. :p

By: Brooke

Brooke — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Kudos to those who are green! I'm so green with....oh whatever. :)

I hate to admit it but I'm not an environmentally conscious person. It's a little overwhelming really if you ask me. Yes, I can start with me but then I over think it. I start to think of the ozone and smog and polluTION and trees in the Amazon being cut and I start getting all panicky. So I do nothing.

I tend to this with a lot of issues come to think of it.

What would be great is if we put as much energy into bringing people to Christ as we (or the green's) do in saving Mother Earth.

(Because one day we will have a new place to live!)

*This in no way is to insult the environmental movement.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:01:00 +0000

Do you really want me to answer this?? LOL
Lots of Love,
CatGranny the Green Jean Organic Gardener!!!

By: Karri

Karri — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:00:00 +0000

My family is working on being more green. I do turn off the water while brushing my teeth, use cold water when washing clothes, hang clothes out to dry when its warm enough, refill plastic water bottles 2 or 3 times before getting a new bottle, use CFL light bulbs, and use environmentally friendly products when our budget permits. Most recently we have really been trying to conserve energy by keeping lights and appliances turned off unless we are ACTIVELY using them. However, I don’t recycle, mainly because there is no pick up service in our area and I do use disposable razors (gasp)! I have no problem with “Go Green” initiatives as long they don’t become a priority over God. What I do have a problem with are the corporations who are capitalizing on the initiatives. Shame on them for charging way more to consumers for things that actually costs them less to make!!! The love of money and power are much bigger threats to me than trying to take care of the home that God gave us in this life. I love the idea of passing on a healthier earth to my children, so if there is anything the Lord allows me to do while I’m here, I will!

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:08:00 +0000

All of the commercialization of “going green” makes me want to run the other way.
We don’t recycle and I let the water run while I’m brushing my teeth. Barney taught my children not to do that but I didn’t change my ways.
I agree that we are to be stewards of what God has given us, Earth included. But it has become a religion to people and that is wrong.
And girl, we are a 1-2 bag a day family and 3 loads of laundry a day too.
The green police will soon be after me!

By: Brandi

Brandi — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:46:00 +0000

I'm fairly green, and working that direction. I guess I see the whole idolatry thing, but the Christian rejection of the whole green movement seems to me a bit like throwing the baby out with the bathwater.

Nutrition can be a false God, but Christians aren't preaching against broccoli to counter it. Government can be an idol, but we still vote. TV is an idol to many, but we still follow Lost. World peace wouldn't save anyone's soul, but we strive toward it.

To me environmentalism is a good thing, working with God to steward creation. It may not mean that to everyone, but that doesn't negate the value of the work.

There are lots of good causes out there, and no one person can do their utmost for every single one of them. Some will do more for any one cause than others, and that's fine, and a part of liberty. But the Christian trend to insult the environmental movement really baffles me.