In September 2006, Calvin DeWitt was a keynote speaker at "Pristine Harmony: A Conference on Christianity & the Environment" that was sponsored by The MacLaurin Institute at the University of Minnesota. Here are four excerpts from his address.
DeWitt describes his experience with the 2002 Global Climate Change forum he co-organized with physicist Sir John Houghton of the UK's John Ray Initiative.
DeWitt reads a 1554 commentary from John Calvin in illustration of Genesis 2:15 and the concept of ecological service.
DeWitt gives global examples of what he sees as the new industrial revolution.
DeWitt speaks about the biblical perspective of naturalist John Muir. He believes Muir's understanding of scripture is not realized in the psyche of the modern world. |
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Author Bill McKibben spoke at a 2006 conference at Bethel University titled "Journalism Through the Eyes of Faith: Negotiating Values, Fairness, and Advocacy."
McKibben relates his interpretation of biblical teachings and scientific data on climate change to point out how people — and especially journalists — have to understand and fulfill their duty to protect the environment. |
