I can’t get on board with environmentalism that becomes religious or dogmatic

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Kate Orson understands our mandate to care for the earth, but says we need a more nuanced and pragmatic approach

A year ago I was on a bus in my hometown and passed by a church that had a ‘Act Now On Climate’ poster on its noticeboard outside. When I visited this summer, I passed by again and saw that the poster was still there. 

I was quite disturbed that this prime opportunity to share a Bible verse or say something about Jesus was being missed in favour of a climate message that had been there for so long. 

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