Justin Batt

Rank 27 of 47
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Score 29
3/25/2025, 11:23:40 AM
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D’Mooer
@4realdavidmoore
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24d
@Dansfrenchfries @JustinBatt @sgruber91 Show the evidence.
Daniel Smith
@Dansfrenchfries
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25d
@JustinBatt @sgruber91 I think you can disagree with his politics and still glean from him it’s ok for him too look at the evidence and come to a different conclusion on whether or not we are heating the earth.

We are supposed to steward the Earth well even though I don’t believe we are heating it.
Justin Batt
@JustinBatt
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25d
@sgruber91 The fact that Gavin puts fatherlessness and climate issues in the same sentence is maddening. The Bible gives us a clear mandate to care for widows and orphans (fatherless). The same is not true for climate change. He’s woke and a wolf in shepherd’s clothing.
Seth Gruber
@sgruber91
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25d
Any Christian thinker who lumps in climate change in a list of justice issues, intimating they’re of similar or equal concern is an IDIOT and not trustworthy. Like, what does that mean? Am I responsible before God if the ice caps shrink? Do I need to repent for my gas stove?
Megan Basham
@megbasham
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26d
Question--is someone really just encouraging Christians to consider both sides of a debatable issue like climate change if they liken it to great evils like racism, abortion, and human trafficking??

Because I would suggest that if you are putting climate change in that list, you

The statement engages in a discussion about the intersection of religious texts and contemporary issues like climate change. It attempts to clarify that while the Bible does not explicitly mention climate change, it does address stewardship of the Earth. This contributes to public discourse by exploring how religious teachings can be interpreted in the context of modern environmental concerns.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not cause harm and seeks to clarify a misunderstanding about religious texts. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding by explaining the absence of direct references to climate change in the Bible while highlighting the broader theme of stewardship. [+1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive dialogue by addressing a point of contention without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]