Political Quotes

“I have here a letter from the Evangelical Environmental Network consisting of a number of people, including Dr. Robert C. Andringa, president of the Christian College Coalition; Dr. George Brushaber, president of Bethel College and Seminary; Mr. Roger Cross, president of Youth for Christ/USA; Rev. Art DeKruyter, pastor of Christ Church of Oakbrook, and on and on with other religious leaders of this country. The letter, written to all Senators, says, among other things: This week the Senate will be voting on an omnibus appropriations bill that contains a subtle attack on God's handiwork. Buried in the legislation is a provision to continue the moratorium on listing plants and animals as endangered or threatened, under the Endangered Species Act. Certainly there are scientific, economic, and medical reasons for saving endangered creatures, but for many individuals and congregations linked to the Evangelical Environmental Network, the moral and spiritual aspects are the more important. The Bible records 'the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on Earth' and God affirms that covenant after using Noah to bring the creatures through the Flood and save their lives. Mr. President, the letter continues: If I am going to be in the right relationship with God, I should treat the things he has made in the same way he treats them. The moratorium on listing species is nothing more than a back door attack.…”