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January 12, 2010
Thinking Green — The New Religion
NewsNote: Thinking Green — The New Religion
January 12, 2010
January 8, 2010
Make Way for “Non-Human Persons?”
Are dogs, pigs and children all the same? Some would argue that animals should be defined as non-human persons, with the rights and privileges that all human persons share. Is this right? Understanding the many distinctives between people and animals is essential to understanding the meaning of persons being made in God’s image. At the…
NewsNote: Make Way for “Non-Human Persons?”
January 7, 2010
Having just observed the magnificent sight of humpback whales cavorting off the coast of Hawaii, I am all the more aware of just how incredible these mammals really are. While there may be any number of reasons why they act as they do, I find it very hard to believe that they are not having a bit of fun. Beyond this, the more we learn about the whales the more we understand their complex brains and social behaviors. They are highly intelligent animals with a grandeur all their own. I admire them greatly. I thank God for creating them. I want them to thrive and survive and show the glory of God in every sea and ocean.
October 20, 2009
Acknowledging the Differences between Man and Beast
What are the differences between mankind and animals in creation? Many would argue that man and beast should be seen on the same level, as equals and co-habitants of creation. While the scriptures certainly acknowledge the cohabitation aspects of life between man and beast, the roles they play are clearly different. As Dr. Mohler notes…
August 13, 2009
Limiting Our Carbon Footprint: No More Babies
What do birth rates and greenhouse gasses have in common? Nothing. Unless you’re debating whether or not to have children because you’re concerned about the reach of your green footprint. Researchers at Oregon State University are encouraging couples to take this line of thinking. They have recently published a study arguing that the world’s carbon…
Nature-Deficit Disorder — Have Our Children Forgotten How to Play Outdoors?
July 20, 2009
Author Richard Louv believes that America’s children are now suffering from a syndrome he identifies as “nature-deficit disorder.” In his new book, Last Child in the Woods, Louv suggests that the current generation of American children knows the Discovery Channel better than their own backyards–and that this loss of contact with nature leads to impoverished lives and stunted imagination.
“The Ghost at the Table” — Are Kids a Threat to the Environment?
February 4, 2009

