EARTH DAY cartoons - god created and it was good

Earth Day, observed on April 22, provides an opportunity to reflect on our faith and responsibility as stewards of God’s creation. The Bible calls us to care for the earth’s abundant resources—its forests, waters, minerals, fuels, crops, livestock, and wildlife—using them wisely and gratefully as gifts from God. Here’s a scriptural perspective on honoring Him through faithful stewardship of His creation.

GOD IS CREATOR of this world (The Original Earth Day).  Our amazing Earth is NOT the happenstance of a 'random' big bang, or the outcome of a bungling creator using his 'chemistry set for deities'. 

JUST THINK OF IT.. The complexities of every tree, flower, animal, man, and the rest of our Earth AND Universe was just a 7 day project for our Omniscient, Omnipresent, and Omnipotent God without the aide of Home Depot or H&G TV.

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. Psalms 19:1-4

Here’s a concise look:

  • Biblical Foundation:

    • Genesis 1:26-28 grants humans "dominion" over the earth, which many Christians interpret as a call to stewardship, not exploitation. Caring for creation is seen as honoring God’s design.

    • Genesis 2:15 describes Adam’s role to "work and keep" the garden, suggesting responsibility to protect and cultivate the earth.

    • Psalm 24:1 declares, "The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it," emphasizing God’s ownership and human accountability.

    • Romans 8:19-22 speaks of creation groaning for redemption, which some connect to environmental restoration.

  • Christian Views on Earth Day:

    • Supportive: Many denominations—especially mainline Protestants, Catholics, and some evangelicals—embrace Earth Day as a chance to affirm stewardship. They may hold creation-focused services, citing verses like Colossians 1:16-17 (all things created through Christ) to advocate for environmental care. Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’ strongly ties faith to ecological responsibility, urging Catholics to address climate change and protect the poor affected by environmental harm.

    • Cautious or Critical: Some Christians, particularly conservative evangelicals, approach Earth Day warily, fearing it promotes pantheism or prioritizes nature over human needs. They might argue that environmentalism can distract from spiritual priorities, though they often still support responsible resource use, referencing 1 Timothy 6:17 (God provides for enjoyment, not waste).

    • Neutral: Others see Earth Day as secular and don’t engage, focusing instead on general biblical principles without tying them to the holiday.

  • Practical Engagement: Churches may mark Earth Day with tree plantings, cleanups, or sermons on creation care. Groups like the Evangelical Environmental Network frame environmentalism as a pro-life issue, linking it to loving one’s neighbor (Mark 12:31).

  • Tensions: Some Christians debate how to balance human dominion with humility. For example, while Revelation 11:18 warns of God judging those who "destroy the earth," others prioritize eschatological hope (a new heaven and earth, Revelation 21:1) over present ecological efforts.

Overall, there are theological grounds for environmental care, but interpretations vary. Earth Day is a flashpoint for these discussions, with most Christians finding at least some common ground in valuing God’s creation.

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