I guess that’s what I don’t get, though. Because I know MANY Christians (myself included) who do have a sense of personal responsibility for conservation.

It’s just not something most of us are evangelical about, therefore the assumption seems to be that we don’t do it.

I think it’s a common misperception that the folks out there who are “conservative” are doing all they can to exploit natural resources, and I just don’t think that’s the case.

That’s probably why I went straight to legislation, because to me it’s in many ways the same bag of hammers–legislation is merely the next step following the assumption that others are not doing something “the correct way”.

I’m just mystified at the incongruity of it.

My problem with the use of the word “libertarian” nowadays is that it provides no room for balance between the individual and the social, the private and the public (and government is not necessarily assumed in either of those latter terms). The idea that people are hermits and/or live hermetic lives a la libertarianism is a socially constructed frame.

Because I believe in doing everything I can within the scope of my own ability. At the same time, I don’t believe in forcing actions upon others based on my worldview.

My personal worldview includes the belief that an individual should be a steward of his or her world. My personal worldview also includes the belief that Jesus is God.

Now, I’m sure you don’t want me pushing through laws about everyone worshipping Jesus. I certainly have NO desire to do that.

By the same token I also have no desire to push through laws about environmental stewardship. What people do on their property is their business.

I think there is a feeling within parts of the Christian community that if you are pro-environment, you must also be pro-abortion. I feel like my stance on one issue is supposed to decide my stance on other issues. With our current political culture, I don’t get to pick and choose according to each issue.