I just read this article browsing the PCA's byFaith online magazine. It's about having a mindset toward being good stewards of the earth and creating urban design that facilitaties the work and values of the Kingdom. Really, really good thoughts. Here's an excerpt.
... it looks like many of our current patterns of habitation are unsustainable and destructive. For instance, the amount of land that we “stewards” require to live is increasing; each of our “footprints” is expanding. Instead of becoming more efficient and sophisticated, we demand more space. We are settling in urbanized areas, yet living in more dispersed patterns than ever before. Our daily travel and land use are more spread out than at any time in history. As technology continues to reduce the need for physical connections, our land use follows. We drive further and park further away, pave and build over more dirt, reduce more forests and bury more streams—without concern for the consequences.Read the whole article.
And the problem with that is . . . ? We are the rulers over this place, right? True, but careless and greedy consumption of resources were never the idea behind giving us top seat. Fundamental to a biblical Christianity is communion with one another. Beginning with the Trinity, we see an utmost importance placed on relationships and the ability to love each other. God gave Eve to Adam so that he would not be alone—the very first human community. Interaction and incarnational ministry were the hallmarks of Christ’s existence. As our Lord took on flesh to walk around in public and be with people, listening, talking and ministering to them where they were.
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My friend Jeff hates this trend in development. He would call this type of development, spraul. (Though, I am sure I misspelled "spraul.") Anyway, I think that we often overlook these types of issues. We are very wasteful people, in general. It may be a small step, but we've began to recycle. I guess you've got to start somewhere.
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