Saving the World

I hold a strong belief in respecting all of life. One reason I care about respecting all of life is because it is strongly rooted in Christian belief. True Christian belief holds value to all of God's creation: humans, animals, the land, the sea, and all within. This is why I believe in supporting local farmers, buying organic food (when possible), and respectful treatment of all animals and humans involved. This is not a "kick" I'm on, as some may think. It is not simply a trendy thing to do. It is rooted in a theology. For saving the world, is not simply about getting as many souls to heaven (while this is important). It is much more. It is about restoration. It is about being an agent of healing in the world, as opposed to destroying it.

Patriarch Bartholomew speaks of environmentalism being a theological issue below.