Comments on: Congressman Uses the Bible to Clear Up Global Warming Silliness http://homebrewedchristianity.com/2009/04/10/congressman-uses-the-bible-to-clear-up-global-warming-silliness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=congressman-uses-the-bible-to-clear-up-global-warming-silliness Equipping grassroots theologians for creative thinking, engaging, and living. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:06:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: pastor bill http://homebrewedchristianity.com/2009/04/10/congressman-uses-the-bible-to-clear-up-global-warming-silliness/comment-page-1/#comment-12782 pastor bill Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:49:00 +0000 http://homebrewedchristianity.com/?p=1301#comment-12782 Well this is why we must get some fresh thinking out into the hinterlands my friends. As an old friend of mine once said time to get the hay out of the loft. Pastor Bill From Middle Earth Well this is why we must get some fresh thinking out into the hinterlands my friends. As an old friend of mine once said time to get the hay out of the loft.

Pastor Bill
From Middle Earth

]]> By: Bernie http://homebrewedchristianity.com/2009/04/10/congressman-uses-the-bible-to-clear-up-global-warming-silliness/comment-page-1/#comment-12770 Bernie Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:00:52 +0000 http://homebrewedchristianity.com/?p=1301#comment-12770 I am worried that an adult and one presumably wielding some political power can say something so ridiculous. I am embarrassed on his behalf. No wonder the US, which I believe specifically has religion separated from the political system by the Constitution scares the rest of the world so much. If you believe in a god, you presumably believe that he gave us a brain to enable us to gather knoowledge. There is only one tried and tested way to do this. It is known as science (the word means knowledge). Other methods such as reading a selective religious book and putting one's own interpretation on the writings of people from the iron age for todays situation are deeply flawed. Two more comments :- 1. Man won't destroy the world, but he may destroy millions of species and himself. The world wouldn't care (if it could). In a million years of so life will be going merrily along (albeit quite differently to today). We are not important to the planet, but it is important to us. Don't let the desire to carry on as before blind you to truth. 2. Have a read of Dawkin's book "The God Delusion". It amy just help you with your misinterpretation of the world. Religion makes perfect sense if you start from the point that (your particular local) religion is true. Try starting from a neutral point and see if you can find a need for religion from there. One tip - it's OK to say "I don't know the answer to that". No-one knows everything. It's better to say "I don't know, but I may do in the future than to accept the "explanation" that the other person gives you. Good Wishes to all. Live and let live. I am worried that an adult and one presumably wielding some political power can say something so ridiculous. I am embarrassed on his behalf. No wonder the US, which I believe specifically has religion separated from the political system by the Constitution scares the rest of the world so much. If you believe in a god, you presumably believe that he gave us a brain to enable us to gather knoowledge. There is only one tried and tested way to do this. It is known as science (the word means knowledge). Other methods such as reading a selective religious book and putting one’s own interpretation on the writings of people from the iron age for todays situation are deeply flawed.

Two more comments :-
1. Man won’t destroy the world, but he may destroy millions of species and himself. The world wouldn’t care (if it could). In a million years of so life will be going merrily along (albeit quite differently to today). We are not important to the planet, but it is important to us. Don’t let the desire to carry on as before blind you to truth.
2. Have a read of Dawkin’s book “The God Delusion”. It amy just help you with your misinterpretation of the world. Religion makes perfect sense if you start from the point that (your particular local) religion is true. Try starting from a neutral point and see if you can find a need for religion from there. One tip – it’s OK to say “I don’t know the answer to that”. No-one knows everything. It’s better to say “I don’t know, but I may do in the future than to accept the “explanation” that the other person gives you.

Good Wishes to all. Live and let live.

]]> By: James Hudson http://homebrewedchristianity.com/2009/04/10/congressman-uses-the-bible-to-clear-up-global-warming-silliness/comment-page-1/#comment-7285 James Hudson Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:01:13 +0000 http://homebrewedchristianity.com/?p=1301#comment-7285 WOW, I didn't know you had such sensible bible genuine believers in Washington. GOD BLESS YOU MR SHIMKUS. WOW, I didn’t know you had such sensible bible genuine believers in Washington. GOD BLESS YOU MR SHIMKUS.

]]> By: James Abrusci http://homebrewedchristianity.com/2009/04/10/congressman-uses-the-bible-to-clear-up-global-warming-silliness/comment-page-1/#comment-6788 James Abrusci Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:52:34 +0000 http://homebrewedchristianity.com/?p=1301#comment-6788 F*ck being charitable. This guy is a f*cking retard. If you want to discuss your useless religion go talk to your priest on Sunday. The United States is a secular country and whether or not you like it the Constitution is the most sacred piece of paper according to law. The Bible is quite possibly THE most unscientific document ever created due to the huge disagreement over whether or not it should be taken literally or whether it's open to interpretation. F*ck being charitable. This guy is a f*cking retard. If you want to discuss your useless religion go talk to your priest on Sunday. The United States is a secular country and whether or not you like it the Constitution is the most sacred piece of paper according to law. The Bible is quite possibly THE most unscientific document ever created due to the huge disagreement over whether or not it should be taken literally or whether it’s open to interpretation.

]]> By: Homebrewed Christianity » engaging politics » Another Congressman Quotes Bible Against Climate Bill http://homebrewedchristianity.com/2009/04/10/congressman-uses-the-bible-to-clear-up-global-warming-silliness/comment-page-1/#comment-5197 Homebrewed Christianity » engaging politics » Another Congressman Quotes Bible Against Climate Bill Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:30:50 +0000 http://homebrewedchristianity.com/?p=1301#comment-5197 [...] I support. Today,  Rep. Mike Pence (R-Indiana) didn’t do as bad a job with Luke 11:46 as Shimkus did with his Bible quotes. The verse Pence quotes is one of Jesus’ three woes to [...] [...] I support. Today,  Rep. Mike Pence (R-Indiana) didn’t do as bad a job with Luke 11:46 as Shimkus did with his Bible quotes. The verse Pence quotes is one of Jesus’ three woes to [...]

]]> By: Philip Clayton’s Reply to Rep. Shimkus | Homebrewed Christianity http://homebrewedchristianity.com/2009/04/10/congressman-uses-the-bible-to-clear-up-global-warming-silliness/comment-page-1/#comment-2644 Philip Clayton’s Reply to Rep. Shimkus | Homebrewed Christianity Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:08:00 +0000 http://homebrewedchristianity.com/?p=1301#comment-2644 [...] University who specializes in the intersection of religion and science, has recorded a reply to Rep. Shimkus’ (Ill.) use of the Bible in a House hearing on global warming. Shimkus basically offered a couple of prooftexts to justify [...] [...] University who specializes in the intersection of religion and science, has recorded a reply to Rep. Shimkus’ (Ill.) use of the Bible in a House hearing on global warming. Shimkus basically offered a couple of prooftexts to justify [...]

]]> By: Clayton Responds to Rep. John Shimkus | Transforming Theology Blog http://homebrewedchristianity.com/2009/04/10/congressman-uses-the-bible-to-clear-up-global-warming-silliness/comment-page-1/#comment-2624 Clayton Responds to Rep. John Shimkus | Transforming Theology Blog Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:28:14 +0000 http://homebrewedchristianity.com/?p=1301#comment-2624 [...] at a House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment hearing. He mentioned how important religious voices are to the discussion of climate change and care of creation, so Philip Clayton [...] [...] at a House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment hearing. He mentioned how important religious voices are to the discussion of climate change and care of creation, so Philip Clayton [...]

]]> By: God’s Carbon Footprint: Evangelicals and Global Warming, Cont. | Homebrewed Christianity http://homebrewedchristianity.com/2009/04/10/congressman-uses-the-bible-to-clear-up-global-warming-silliness/comment-page-1/#comment-2603 God’s Carbon Footprint: Evangelicals and Global Warming, Cont. | Homebrewed Christianity Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:08:23 +0000 http://homebrewedchristianity.com/?p=1301#comment-2603 [...] countries like ours license to pillage the Earth’s resources and keep others in poverty. Rep. John Shimkus’ recent statements that only God can destroy the Earth probably fit into this category, with the additional point that [...] [...] countries like ours license to pillage the Earth’s resources and keep others in poverty. Rep. John Shimkus’ recent statements that only God can destroy the Earth probably fit into this category, with the additional point that [...]

]]> By: Chad Crawford http://homebrewedchristianity.com/2009/04/10/congressman-uses-the-bible-to-clear-up-global-warming-silliness/comment-page-1/#comment-2277 Chad Crawford Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:13:17 +0000 http://homebrewedchristianity.com/?p=1301#comment-2277 Good point Cameron, I think we would need Marvin the Martian's gun or a Death Star to completely annihilate the planet. The point that scientists are making is that if we do not change course immediately, even during this century the poorest, most vulnerable communities of humans (not just polar bears) will suffer the most from climate change. And the Bible says we should protect vulnerable people, if I'm interpreting it correctly. By the way, my friend Drew has some great thoughts on this video as well: http://dembones-dembones.blogspot.com/2009/04/one-representatives-theological-take-on.html Good point Cameron, I think we would need Marvin the Martian’s gun or a Death Star to completely annihilate the planet. The point that scientists are making is that if we do not change course immediately, even during this century the poorest, most vulnerable communities of humans (not just polar bears) will suffer the most from climate change. And the Bible says we should protect vulnerable people, if I’m interpreting it correctly.

By the way, my friend Drew has some great thoughts on this video as well:

http://dembones-dembones.blogspot.com/2009/04/one-representatives-theological-take-on.html

]]> By: Cameron http://homebrewedchristianity.com/2009/04/10/congressman-uses-the-bible-to-clear-up-global-warming-silliness/comment-page-1/#comment-2216 Cameron Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:57:39 +0000 http://homebrewedchristianity.com/?p=1301#comment-2216 You know, I'm happy to agree that humans won't destroy the planet. That doesn't mean we can't make things very, VERY uncomfortable in the meantime. You know, I’m happy to agree that humans won’t destroy the planet. That doesn’t mean we can’t make things very, VERY uncomfortable in the meantime.

]]> By: Mike L. http://homebrewedchristianity.com/2009/04/10/congressman-uses-the-bible-to-clear-up-global-warming-silliness/comment-page-1/#comment-2171 Mike L. Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:13:13 +0000 http://homebrewedchristianity.com/?p=1301#comment-2171 What a goofball! (that's the nicest way I can phrase it) What a goofball! (that’s the nicest way I can phrase it)

]]> By: Tripp Fuller http://homebrewedchristianity.com/2009/04/10/congressman-uses-the-bible-to-clear-up-global-warming-silliness/comment-page-1/#comment-2169 Tripp Fuller Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:26:18 +0000 http://homebrewedchristianity.com/?p=1301#comment-2169 Oh My!!!!! This is gross. The women in the background's face is hilarious. She is about as charitable as I could get. He looks forward to the questions? Maybe someone will come to him with a cup begging for carbon due to our planet's carbon starvation. Oh My!!!!! This is gross. The women in the background’s face is hilarious. She is about as charitable as I could get.

He looks forward to the questions? Maybe someone will come to him with a cup begging for carbon due to our planet’s carbon starvation.

]]> By: Gideon http://homebrewedchristianity.com/2009/04/10/congressman-uses-the-bible-to-clear-up-global-warming-silliness/comment-page-1/#comment-2166 Gideon Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:34:27 +0000 http://homebrewedchristianity.com/?p=1301#comment-2166 I'm trying so hard to be charitable... but the stupid... it's so thick. So thick.... I may need to start gnashing my teeth. I’m trying so hard to be charitable… but the stupid… it’s so thick. So thick…. I may need to start gnashing my teeth.

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