We must be careful not to let our convictions or our opinions affect our theology. By this I mean crossing the line between “Because I feel like it’s a good thing to do” and “Because God wants me to.”

Some have incorporated “greenness” and environmental consciousness into their beliefs about God. But these people invariably live in the Western world. Environmental awareness is a luxury of the wealthy.

The amount of time God spends telling us to care for the earth is insignificant in comparison to the amount of time He spends telling us to care for the poor. What do you think He values more?

Many things are best left as convictions. Theology should not exclude anyone.