Radical Environmentalism (Part 2)
They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen. (Romans 1:25, NIV, bold mine)
That verse is a good description about the extreme radical wing of the environmental movement. The earth has become the god to be worshipped. They are worshipping the created instead of the Creator. The Bible calls that idolatry.
But how exactly does that translate into you paying $4.00 for a gallon of gas?
This radical environmentalism has taken over the minds of our elected officials. We are not allowed to drill for our own oil. We are not allowed to build refineries. And the end result is no mystery. There is less oil available. And the oil that is available belongs to foreign nations who have disdain for the U.S. What's the cumulative result of that?
Look at any gas station sign. That insanely high number you see is the end result.
But where did it all begin? It began with this notion that the planet is to be honored, served, and worshipped. If that's true, then to drill for oil, to cut down trees, to mine for coal…that is equivalent to raping and pillaging a deity.
As I said in my previous post, I purposefully steer clear of politics in my ministry and on my blog…except when the political issue is also a spiritual issue. This one qualifies.
Based on the Word of God, our priorities are skewed. The planet is not a deity. It is not an object of veneration or worship. It is a created thing. The Creator is the one who deserves our worship.
So, what does the Creator have to say about how we manage his creation? Tune in tomorrow.