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How do we explain things that we can’t understand? Throughout history humans depended upon the concept of an all-knowing entity, above the capacity of human understanding, to explain the unexplainable. We grant any unknown thing this status until science allows us to explain it in terms that we understand. Humans have become increasingly scientific as time as past and as we have progressed in this way, many thing that were once mysteries have been explained scientifically and a religious and spiritual view of the world has given way to a more scientific and empirical view of the world. We, as humans, want to understand! We understand more and more about things in our lives, but we are still missing the basic questions in life: Why are we here? How did we get here? And basic concepts, namely, how to deal with our environment.
Things that can’t be explained scientifically are generally the things that are disputed the most amongst people. Can we go a day without people arguing and killing over religious beliefs? Or a day in which no on fights about evolution and creationism? Ethics, morals, religion are things that can’t be generally agreed on. When was the last time you heard two people arguing about whether a rock fell to the ground because of gravity or because of some three headed turtle that lives in the center of the earth and attracts objects? Science makes things concrete. There is no debate over gravity. There is no debate over the concept of photosynthesis or cellular respiration as far as I know. The problem than with environmentalism is that we can’t totally prove, scientifically, that the earth’s climate is changing due to humans and that it is irreversible. We might be able to conclude that it is very highly likely, but even if we could say that it is 100% due to humans, we would still need time for this idea to be generally accepted. Certainly the works of Galileo and others were not immediately accepted, and in fact, large unaccepted as well as alienating. I believe that someday climate change will become a scientific fact, but the problem is that perhaps we don’t have enough time. Currently I believe that it is largely a religious based science which is why there is so much debate about it in the first place. However, this religious aspect is also necessary until it can become a generally accepted scientific fact. We need to be acting now....we needed to be acting long ago, actually....and while science may slowly convince the whole, I believe that religion has, and will continue to, convince a smaller proportion or highly active individuals. If we have any chance at making environmentalism achieve its main goal of preserving the environment, I think we need both a scientific and religious aspect.
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Interesting comments above...do you really think that the people who use murky issues to push their own agendas have no idea that what they say can't be proven? It's like a fog for some people seemingly.

Human beings are difficult creatures. Their beliefs are powerful and pointful. Many wars have been fought over beliefs.

Good job.

There can be no doubt that the religious ideology and the destruction of the environment go hand in hand. This fact has spurred me on for decades to investigate the origins of religion.

Great work, nice article.

Very true - religion based science... everything had to start there and unfortunately our scientific beliefs got their start from religious beginings.

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"Things that can’t be explained scientifically are generally the things that are disputed the most amongst people."

Thats a nice piece and totally true - very thought provoking article - thanks

Wow, I completely agree. If you think about it long enough, you come to realize the three R's of war: Resources, Religion, and Revenge.

I also think that environmentalism is one of the most important things that the human race can work towards. I also feel that the future does not look good for the planet, considering how significantly the world has changed.

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Very interesting points. I think the term "environmentalism" invokes a defense mechanism in some people. Makes them think of the radicals like tree spikers. I prefer "stewardship."

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Great article. Really got my mind racing with new ideas.

Religion is a very powerfull thing. It can conquer worlds, it can build a nation, but one thing is for sure... The world is in a very bad way, and it is at times like this our beliefs are tested, as our world is torn apart, before the calmness there must come a storm...God will return...

Awesome article.


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Thinking and talking is good not just reacting. Your belief is key, what if your feeling is; God is right here, now with you... -what if?

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Religion is the cruelest invention by man

people are using religion to control. A lot of the time they're doing the opposite of what they're preaching


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Religion was originally intented for people to have proper way of living. Religion provided unity, guide lines and taught man kind to stay away from evil.
Today it is used as a weapon by people who wants to exploit reliheos belif for their own interests. Sad to see the way things are going.

good article, i say that because it got me to think about stuff that normally I'd overlook

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It is always amazing how early creationism fit in so well with religion at the time.
What were the issues ?
Creationism deals with the ascent up the biological ladder from the very simple bacteria to more complex forms or life
bacteria > plants > fish ? mammals > man
How does that differ from the bible ?
Same basic flow.
What is the issue ? What are the issues ?
I do not see the contradiction.
Rather a reassurance of the flow of the bible rather than threat of threats.

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This is an excellent article. I normally read blogs, rarely comment but this article is very thought provoking. Since I'm a religious man I definitely slant my reading of this to be consistent with my beliefs.

You say. "The problem than with environmentalism is that we can’t totally prove, scientifically, that the earth’s climate is changing due to humans and that it is irreversible."

I so agree with this and find it hard to put into words when in a discussion. There are those who actually do believe without a doubt that it is caused by humans. Anyway, thanks for the article.

This concept has merit. "I think we need both a scientific and religious aspect." If churches were involving their followers in environmental issues then it would make a big impact upon a large mass of people. Each congregation would start a ripple of hope. As Bobby Kennedy said: "Each time someone stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope."

The opening post raises a lot of interesting points, some of which can be quite the hornets nest. One comment that caught my eye. "Things that can’t be explained scientifically are generally the things that are disputed the most amongst people." This is something that I wholeheartedly agree with, without scientific understanding, the human race can sure be a lost bunch.

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What an exciting Comment, I was very impressed to hear such an Opinion I can full agree with.To answer Huumans main Questions I think we have to wait for the Developement of 3rd part of our Brain.

Very interesting points. Like it was previous stated I think the term "environmentalism" invokes a defense mechanism in most.

Those are some very interesting points made. humans can be very defensive. Wars of nations have erupted of such things in the history of time.

I think you have a great article here. I do not know how religion is with science. I beieve they are much different.

On the contrary, I believe there is a link between religion and science, since the theory on how God created the universe can be backed up by science. Religion states that God created “everything? and if that is true, then our scientific principles would be a product of a spiritual being.

Will- I like your viewpoint. We do not really know 100% if it is us humans are to blame. I have mixed feelings about the whole thing. On one hand maybe it is a good thing that people "think" it is our fault. It may cause people who do not care about the environment to start caring and therefore make it a better place to live. On the other hand we (earth) may just be in between ice ages, 10,000 years. Who knows if it will ever be proven. I do like the effect all the attention is causing because it seems like people are changing their direction in caring about the environment.

You are definitely right to start searching for truth. I find it very interesting that you want to add a religious aspect into the mix, as not everyone does that.

Media, spin doctors and $$$ are the main culprits in my opionion

Wow, I completely agree. If you think about it long enough, you come to realize the three R's of war: Resources, Religion, and Revenge.
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Let the leaders meddle it out themselves and leave the world's majority to live in peace.

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well we use more time thinking about every body else life then our own.nice article well done.

I think the perfect one in this world is human :)

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Yes, religion still has a place in society, but this hole will one day be filled by science I believe.
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Interesting read, I agree science and spirituality (not religion) go hand in hand. Science invoke your inner thoughts, spirituality clears your mind and help you focus on things that matter most. Science explains things around us, spirituality explains what makes us human. What can't be explained by science is really the core of all sciences and all the research. If we were not curios, we would not be human.

I agree, its a complex issue and not one likely to be resolved too soon.

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Nice write up, interesting read!

Faith can be blinding when people try to deal in absolutes with a topic such as religion. People don't want to deal with "shades of gray" as it were. Excellent thoughts my friend.

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Very nice post... Very informative..

Excellent points. I agree wholeheartedly and wish that you would keep up your good work with this topic. More people need to understand what you are saying here ">:)

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Thanks for the good post! Our world has never been tested so much as presently.

As Christopher Hitchens once said about religion; what can be asserted without proofs, can be denied with even less proofs.

Great post, glad to see you tackling such issues.

Good post. Thanks for sharing.

nice article, i'll let you chew on this :

" The more you know, the more you realize the less you know and the less you know the more you want to know. The person who knows that he knows not, knows all but the person who knows not that he knows all, knows not and yet is happy. Ignorance is bliss"

Good post. Thanks for sharing.

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I completely understanding where youre coming from. Ive often pondered this question myself, and im sure most of the human population has as well.

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I like your post title; it's catchy!!! -- "Saving the world one post at a time"

You know what? I think we actually can do that!

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explain the unexplainable. Nice post but goes way beyond what is needed to "understand".

Human beings are difficult creatures. Their beliefs are powerful and pointful. Many wars have been fought over beliefs.
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Great stuff, thanks for the post.

The problem with climate change is that if we wait till we can prove that we are what's causing it , we will most certainly be too late to fix. On the other hand....the earth went through many massive climate shifts (see "The Ice Age") long before humans were here to cause them.......just don't tell Al Gore!

Good stuff, as Henry David Thoreau one said, Do not be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life. Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something.

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Nice post,indeed!

Well, whether one is religious, spiritual, agnostic, or atheist...we all live on the same planet. That means that we all have a vested interests in preserving the quality of our environment...good health, quality of life, and even survival.

Great and amazing post on this topic

You said “I believe that someday climate change will become a scientific fact, but the problem is that perhaps we don’t have enough time. Currently I believe that it is largely a religious based science”

Christianity, the main religion that I believe you are referring to actually talks about the earth warming up in the end days to the point where the earth actually catches on fire and burns due to the massive heat.

If you point out the book of Revelations to most Christians, they will see where religion does support the scientific idea of clime change.

The notion that climate change is caused by man has been overwhelmingly disproven... but the controversy between religion and science goes on.

Is life an accidental occurrence influenced by the environment and survival or is it a predestined event caused by a higher being? Couldn't it be both?

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Way to make us think! In the end humans are not as powerful as mother nature and the inevitability of global warming and the next ice age are indisputable....or did humans cause the last age and then the warmng that followed?!?!

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Very interesting points. I think the term "environmentalism" invokes a defense mechanism in some people

"The Crutch of religion" in general is used to explain the unknown. A form of coping, and as people need coping mechanisms it used in general to placate people who cannot do not want to face the issues head on, and in some respect is for lack of a better term the lid on a boiling pot of liquid. The lid is askew it bumps and rattles as the liquid in the pot underneath boils steaming trying to escape. In the end the water all boils dry, and then the melt down begins.
No one should walk away from a boiling pot, because if left unattended there will be consequences. Going green is an inconvenience to people, and unfortunately others like myself who ride electric bikes, recycle, compost, and try to keep abreast of creating small carbon foot prints are far and few between as the populations’ boom out of control.
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