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Re: Going Insane, I Mean, Green

Tino — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:37:19 -0000

I'm a (conservative Christian) environmentalist, but this is a bit extreme to say the least. Going green might be just another passing fad.

Re: Going Insane, I Mean, Green

RThomasETC — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:27:39 -0000

I actually know a lot of conservative Christians who have "gone green." As for myself, I am totally for stewarding the environment in better ways but it seems like the "green" movement is its own religion and can be very very judgmental if you don't hold to certain doctrines and the alleged and only options to deal with those doctrines.
It goes quickly from personal responsibility to steward resources to the Government wanting to tax the crap out of us and limit our freedoms. That's the nutshell from my limited understanding.

Re: Going Insane, I Mean, Green

Tino — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:37:19 -0000

I'm a (conservative Christian) environmentalist, but this is a bit extreme to say the least. Going green might be just another passing fad.

Re: Going Insane, I Mean, Green

Mike — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:31:24 -0000

Maybe you will.

Re: Going Insane, I Mean, Green

RThomasETC — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:27:39 -0000

I actually know a lot of conservative Christians who have "gone green." As for myself, I am totally for stewarding the environment in better ways but it seems like the "green" movement is its own religion and can be very very judgmental if you don't hold to certain doctrines and the alleged and only options to deal with those doctrines.

It goes quickly from personal responsibility to steward resources to the Government wanting to tax the crap out of us and limit our freedoms. That's the nutshell from my limited understanding.

Re: Going Insane, I Mean, Green

Jonathan — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:04:01 -0000

HUH?
Someday I'll have to meet you in person. I asked a question that was logical and made no mention of "hateful conservatives" (which is the circle I grew up in btw). I seriously wonder, why some conservative Christians carry so much animosity towards environmentalism.
And by the way, I agree that this "green" building is insane.

Re: Going Insane, I Mean, Green

Mike — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:41:32 -0000

George, thanks! Good parallels!
Jonathan, while you seem eager to chalk this up to the "animosity" of hateful conservatives, it's not really my Christianity that was roused by this story--just my common sense.

Re: Going Insane, I Mean, Green

Mike — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:31:24 -0000

Maybe you will.

Re: Going Insane, I Mean, Green

Jonathan — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:04:01 -0000

HUH?

Someday I'll have to meet you in person. I asked a question that was logical and made no mention of "hateful conservatives" (which is the circle I grew up in btw). I seriously wonder, why some conservative Christians carry so much animosity towards environmentalism.

And by the way, I agree that this "green" building is insane.

Re: Going Insane, I Mean, Green

Mike — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:41:32 -0000

George, thanks! Good parallels!

Jonathan, while you seem eager to chalk this up to the "animosity" of hateful conservatives, it's not really my Christianity that was roused by this story--just my common sense.

Re: Going Insane, I Mean, Green

George — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:24:50 -0000

Mike!
Great commentary! This reminds me of an old saying about the Vietnam War: "We had to destroy the village in order to save it." (Or I could have chosen the opening scene of Team America...) The do-gooders want to elevate our standard of living by lowering it, enhance our freedom by micromanaging our choices for us. Apparently, the road to hell and federal buildings in San Francisco are both paved with good intentions. Good work, Mike!!

Re: Going Insane, I Mean, Green

Jonathan — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:00:17 -0000

This building does seem a bit on the insane part. A good idea gone bad...as all too often happens when there is too much government interference. I would like to know though, why is there such animosity within conservative Christian circles to environmentalism?

Re: Going Insane, I Mean, Green

George — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:24:50 -0000

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Jonathan — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:00:17 -0000

Re: Going Insane, I Mean, Green

RThomasETC — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:53:22 -0000

How is that even safe? That is insane.

Re: Going Insane, I Mean, Green

RThomasETC — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:53:22 -0000

How is that even safe? That is insane.