tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553871972231328986.post46692980456523607..comments2023-05-13T04:36:32.503-07:00Comments on Religion and The Environment LDS Perspectives: A Finite World of CompromiseDPeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10532708544554700267noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553871972231328986.post-67494115775056815872009-03-25T19:16:00.000-07:002009-03-25T19:16:00.000-07:00It truly is all about the balance,... and its unfo...It truly is all about the balance,... and its unfortunate that we seem to be so far behind in finding it. The opportunity God has given us to be in relation to such wonderful elements, and if we can learn to see it as the blessing that it is, we will be on our way towards becoming more like him. Thank you for your blog, I really enjoyed your take on the subject.Scott Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472284348874304084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553871972231328986.post-90074435704137255762009-03-12T00:06:00.000-07:002009-03-12T00:06:00.000-07:00I'd never really thought of the spectrum in such a...I'd never really thought of the spectrum in such a way with a Luddite perspective on one side and a subjection perspective on the other. As Latter-day Saints, I think we often feel the temptation to lean toward the subjection side. Many believe God has given us all the resources we need until the Second Coming comes. I also think our religion's emphasis on the sacredness of life helps us to understand the need for technology. However, we need to realize that all life is sacred. As we talked about in class, every life taken is a sacrifice. I think that understanding the sanctity of all life will help us find a balance between subjecting the earth and a fruitless yearning for a return to the Garden of Eden.shmac347https://www.blogger.com/profile/13174069737884756068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553871972231328986.post-45000768432836159922009-03-06T10:25:00.000-08:002009-03-06T10:25:00.000-08:00Haught might disagree with your assertion that the...Haught might disagree with your assertion that the planet's lifespan is finite. As Christians, don't we see the planet from an eschatalogical viewpoint? Perhaps God does intend for the planet to live for eternity.<BR/>Forgive me for playing Devil's Advocate, this was a well written post.redne347https://www.blogger.com/profile/03848107039516628200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553871972231328986.post-19958889757782265092009-03-02T10:21:00.000-08:002009-03-02T10:21:00.000-08:00I agree that it is not good to lean too far either...I agree that it is not good to lean too far either way on the spectrum. We need to remember that this world is not going to last forever as it is and that the mortal man will not last forever either. We need to take care of what we have for our future generations to experience the same things we have been blessed to experience.bluecats347https://www.blogger.com/profile/05690723467525737174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553871972231328986.post-36793687320976065342009-03-01T22:51:00.000-08:002009-03-01T22:51:00.000-08:00I think it is important to remember that although ...I think it is important to remember that although the earth is finite and cannot last forever. Since we do have needs, and the Earth and all its creations are here for us, it is stupid to think we can assume that we know better than the Lord and attempt to do things without using the Earth's resources. However, we need to be exceptionally cognizant of how we are using them and be wise to remember that we are stewards and not leeches of the earth.BibbyBobbityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02102180548024165037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553871972231328986.post-1908884788526341092009-02-27T07:29:00.000-08:002009-02-27T07:29:00.000-08:00Well written Blog. I think that any type of extrem...Well written Blog. I think that any type of extremeist behavior is wrong and you bring up a good point that individuals usually gravitate to one side of the spectrum. I think it all comes back to balance. individual balance and earthly balance.gogreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15361701130651652555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553871972231328986.post-60254763167784459972009-02-26T22:23:00.000-08:002009-02-26T22:23:00.000-08:00at least we have the second coming to look forward...at least we have the second coming to look forward to! it shouldnt be too long till the earth is baptized by fire and produces fruit spontaneously :)sigfreedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143434132099930259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553871972231328986.post-22018898414100581012009-02-25T14:23:00.000-08:002009-02-25T14:23:00.000-08:00Although the earth is losing resources at an alarm...Although the earth is losing resources at an alarming rate I think that the earth was created with enough resources to be able to fulfill its purpose and creation without having to worry about a complete extinction.blogger347https://www.blogger.com/profile/03276579559667316592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553871972231328986.post-6089508690804765732009-02-25T00:13:00.000-08:002009-02-25T00:13:00.000-08:00It's a fact that Matter can neither be created nor...It's a fact that Matter can neither be created nor destroyed, but I wonder if some things like Carbon Dioxide and land fills could be turned into usable resources. Of course we can't create trees in the laboratory, but perhaps we could figure out how to convert all of our waste products into helpful organic chemicals, fertilizers, building materials, and other things. Recycling is the simplest form of converting waste in to helpful products, but perhaps there is more that we could discover about converting rubbish into practical and useful materials. Is there a way to take smoke and fumes from industries and convert it into water, hydrocarbon oils, and synthetic products? Maybe this is just wishful thinking.RONBURGUNDYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10138037943371322645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553871972231328986.post-58067954511266613052009-02-23T10:41:00.000-08:002009-02-23T10:41:00.000-08:00I agree. I think that it is dangerous to tell the...I agree. I think that it is dangerous to tell the mass majority of people that existence for the planet in finite. Most people tend to adopt the "eat drink and be merry" attitude when they learn that they won't be the ones rolling round in the wake of their own mess. I think that while we each hold individual responsibility, we have to give God some credit as well. He knows exactly how this will all play out. I think He knew that we'd have self control issues with resources. I am not advocating a lack of personal responsibility, what I am saying is we shouldn't live in paralyzing fear. I trust that God made enough for me if I use what I have the best way I know how.savethepeoplesparetheplanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811429531356120255noreply@blogger.com