I was saddened and frustrated by this article about global warm… er… I mean climate change written in the name of Christianity. This is exactly the problem I see among Christians on the right and the left. Their ends are laudable but their analysis and policy recommendations are wrong or misguided.
Paul Mueller
Articles by Paul Mueller
How can Christians navigate the turbulent waters of politics and public policy?
As we think about the poor, the rich, the disadvantaged, and ourselves, I want to clarify two terms that are often confused; namely charity and fairness. Charity is usually defined as providing help or relief, often monetarily, to those in need. Fairness, on the other hand, is much more difficult to define.
What are Christians to make of the radical disparities between the rich and the poor; or even between the rich and the middle class?
Does it not seem obscene that some people own two, three, four or more enormous houses that sit vacant while many people can’t afford a single small house?
Is it fair that some people have fancy cars, can take multiple vacations a year to exotic places, and have access to the best healthcare money can buy while many are trying to hold down two jobs simply to pay the bills with only a few days off a year?
No, it’s not fair.
Does it not seem obscene that some people own two, three, four or more enormous houses that sit vacant while many people can’t afford a single small house?
Is it fair that some people have fancy cars, can take multiple vacations a year to exotic places, and have access to the best healthcare money can buy while many are trying to hold down two jobs simply to pay the bills with only a few days off a year?
No, it’s not fair.