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Loading...‘Environmentalism is Deadly’ Says Evangelical Alliance (VIDEO)
Environmentalism is a spiritual deception, deadly to life, prosperity and freedom, according to a recent DVD series created by an alliance of conservative evangelicals. The Cornwall Alliance’s “Resisting the Green Dragon” campaign amounts to a declaration of war on environmentalists and all those who believe that human activity is responsible for accelerating, dangerous trends in climate change and degradation of natural resources.
Here is the promo for the series:
Pitting People Versus Planet
In addition to the DVD series, last month the Alliance came out with an Evangelical Declaration on Global Warming, stating “We believe abundant, affordable energy is indispensable to human flourishing, particularly to societies which are rising out of abject poverty and the high rates of disease and premature death that accompany it. With present technologies, fossil and nuclear fuels are indispensable if energy is to be abundant and affordable.” The accusation that environmentalists care about the planet more than poor people is a clever tactic that may win converts among those who do not understand that a commitment to sustainable living encompasses the search for ways to help all people, of this generation and the future, to thrive.
Fear Tactics on Display
The video below, created by RightWingWatch.org, a project of People for the American Way, showcases prominent Christian conservatives vilifying the green movement, including representatives from the American Family Association, Focus on the Family, and Concerned Women for America. Among their claims: that environmentalism is one of the greatest deceptions of our day, a radical cult bent on destroying Christian values and seeking world domination, and equating environmentalism with a war on the poor.
These people are tough to watch, but it’s important to understand the tactics being used and to glimpse the fear that drives them.
Are Conservatives’ Brains Hard-Wired for Fear?
In a recent study, scientists in Britain have found that the amygdala, the part of the brain associated with fear and anxiety, is larger in people with conservative viewpoints. Subjects with conservative views also had smaller anterior cingulates, described as “an area at the front of the brain associated with courage and looking on the bright side of life.” The head researcher noted, “It is very surprising because it does suggest there is something about political attitude that is encoded in our brain structure through our experience or that there is something in our brain structure that determines or results in political attitude.”
Are conservatives born that way, or does the brain develop as political views are formed? Either way, the idea of a brain’s hard wiring may help those of us who support environmental action and true stewardship of the earth to look with more patience on the conservatives who disagree. With patience perhaps, but with no less determination to fight back.
See also: House Republicans Plan to Put Climate Science on Trial.
Read more: climate change, conservatives, deniers, evangelical, global warming
Photo: Still from 'Resisting the Green Dragon' promo, via YouTube
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SERIOURLY? I am so FURIOUS with these SIMPLE minded IDIOTS!!! The world would be a MUCH better place WITHOUT RELIGION!!
Not all Christians agree with these folks. I am both a Christian and an environmentalist. I belong to a Christian denomination that believes God expects us to care for the earth as good stewards. In fact, that is even in the Bible in Genesis and why these folks don't know that is totally beyond me. "Dominion" does not mean to plunder the earth. Rather it means to lovingly care for it. The folks that believe as this article describes are an embarrassment to all the rest of us Christians who know better and do what we can to care for the earth.
the Love of God covers...... It is true unfortunately that most "born agains" are being maintained in ignorance.
They too often carry on the traditions of men and their new mind withers .
They circle the wagon; not realizing that they set themselves in a place of starvation
When they came to Jesus; He asked...how can I help you.
This denying crew are too headstrong proud to admit need or see what is common sense; and so be able to receive grace and wisdom.
LOVE is NO MACHINE.....ASK...trust...listen,hear , feel, relate,
believe...give, receive.touch, embrace, weep, rise up,
acknowledge a need,take, eat,taste and see....................
LOVE one another........Come out of your grave clothes.
Christians have been fighting against all beliefs that compete with theirs. They are told from their scripture to be wary of 'the world', and walk a narrow (minded) path. I have seen them fight everything for 51 years. I was a conservative christian, but no more. The older I get the more liberal and brave I get.
@ Jon T. one does not normally criticize groups that agree with the criticizer. The moderate theists tend to agree with the majority of the posters here so they basically are not mentioned. the ultra right loonies simply make it seem that they speak for all theists.
Bunch of loony tunes if you ask me!
The headline for this article is very misleading to anyone here in the UK. The Evangelical Alliance is an actual organisation, representing many churches and that has a very different view on the environment than this other group - the Cornwall Alliance.
I also wonder why I only read articles on Care2 about ultra right wing splinter groups that don't represent the views of most mainstream Christian groups, many of which have campaigned for and supported environmental and social action long before most environmental groups came into being. Perhaps their existance and views don't fit in with the mindset here...?
the religious fundamentalists will never open their minds because they are afraid of EVERYTHING, but most especially the concept of thinking for themselves. it's sad that there are so many utterly stupid people in the world, but they could still be good for the environment in a way... finely ground & spread throughout the forests :))
I think that you've missed the main point - the argument made by these goofs is contrary to Genesis 4:9, and in making it they are taking upon themselves the Mark of Cain.
http://madhatter.ca/2011/01/15/false-prophets-and-the-green-dragon/
Regards
Wayne
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