…the Creation we behold is the real and ever existing word of God, in which we cannot be deceived. It proclaimeth his power, it demonstrates his wisdom, it manifests his goodness and beneficence
Completing the message from last week, wondering what Paine might have thought, given his deist tendancies, had he been forturnate enough to visit the Yosemite Valley.
Surely, had he seen it, his faith in God’s word as expressed in nature would have soared like the Granite peaks of Yosemite itself.
Not severing completely our connection to the natural world is a continuing struggle that remains current to our times; even more so than in Paine’s day. The wonders of creation must surely be a gift from God. Are we proper stewards of such a gift?
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Tom, It is interesting that there is a strong evangelical christian movement which is concerned about a whole host of environmental issues including global warming. I think this is in accord with scripture and the teachings of Jesus. I think thomas Paine might agree.
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