Global Warming and Christianity

Ever notice the similarities between Christianity and global warming? Ok, probably not. My mind was wandering between random topics this morning as I was lying in bed and then as I was eating breakfast and I thought this was kinda interesting.

If we don't believe in either of them and it turns out that they aren't true, then we feel good about being right, and the world continues to go the way it is.

If we don't believe and it turns out that Christianity or global warming are actually correct, we're screwed. Both result in living in a place that is incredibly miserable, and a lot warmer than we want it to be. Hell and the apocalypse are both very much in the "Worst Case Scenario" list. Things that we don't want to ever have to see.

However, what if we believe, truly act and live as if these are absolute truths, and end up being completely wrong. Jesus was just some crazy man with ridiculous ideas, and Al Gore just wanted a nobel prize. By living as if these things are true, we'd have to make some sacrifices, but it would result in a better world. For Christians, it would be a place where people respect each other, live to serve those who need help, and a place without needless war and violence. For global warming, the air would be cleaner and the world would be a healthier place for our children to live in.

And finally, what if we believe and are correct. We just saved the world from 140 degree highs and the destruction of costal cities. But it seems like in the case of Christianity, we gain even more. Eternal salvation. Living with God for all eternity, I can think of no greater reward.

I've been a Christian for all of my life, but never really bought in to all of the global warming stuff. Maybe it's worth taking into consideration, even if it's completely false.