For many the debate about Global Warming or Climate Change or Creation Care is ongoing.

What I would like to propose is a way to cooperate with all points of views. This is important as we speak to each other but also how we embrace the wide array of opinions across our great nation.

1.Our solution is appealing to all from monetary, economic and social standpoints. We will give homeowners a way to save money, create thousands of jobs, and move our country toward a safer more energy independent country. We have little to do with weather or not humans are the cause of the climate changes or who is right or wrong in the “debate.”

2. The skeptics are always of value. They enlighten areas we may have overlooked and push us toward that which we want in an indirect but honest way. Sometimes the political spin personal attacks and sarcasm can get ridiculous on both sides of the issue. Finding ways to remain open minded and not accusatory or retaliatory is very important. “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.” -Gandhi

3. Use common sense. Let’s say global warming is all a political spin and they are wrong that humans are the cause. Or let’s say special interest groups and political spins are trying to create doubt for their own benefits. Then let us find solutions and ways to create a better economy without sacrificing our lifestyle or liberties through a strong renewable energy policy that promotes economic growth and national security. We do not have to have painful governmental mandates. We can responsibly wean our selves from fossil fuels and use our military to protect Americans and not need to fight over oil on foreign soil. The bottom line should be a common goal that benefits all the people not just the corporations although the corporations and the private sector will be providing the solutions. Make going green profitable not just a popular trend and then will will have a solution everyone can get behind.

4. Let the scientific community continue the debate. To pretend to know as much as they do would be foolish. Look at the big picture and the overall message from the majority of scientists with up to date peer reviewed studies. Scientists by nature are very conservative and can never reach total consensus because there is always a margin of error built in to their calculations. Look for overall trends and realize there will always be disagreement.

5. Step back and find common ground with each other. Step away from the political and religious platforms and find ways to be inclusive rather than fault finding or trying to persuade others to your point of view. Use compassion and kindness as a guideline.

6. Make a difference with the Citizenre REnU renewable energy solution, help folks upgrade their homes to solar… everybody wins!

Below is an article from the Christian Science Monitor that is very congruent with these points.

Hope this helps bridge the gap on climate change.

In-joy,

Bruce

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GLOBAL WARMING REPORT: A CALL FOR ALL TO CARE FOR GOD’S CREATION
Faith and science can complement each other to accomplish a common cause.
By Joel C. Hunter
from the February 8, 2007 edition Christian Science Monitor

“The earth is not heating up nearly as fast as the debate about its climate. We can blow up so irresponsibly that we lose the steam we need to act constructively. Or we can respond to this environmental challenge in a way that increases respect and effectiveness, while decreasing the hot error.”

“The most credible authority on climate change is the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a panel of hundreds of the world’s best scientists, evaluated by hundreds of other scientists, further evaluated by government officials of 154 countries and the major national academies of science around the world. Scientists, like cats, are difficult to coordinate. Therefore, this continually updated consensus report is a very conservative document. This year’s report, released last Friday, says that there is more than a 90 percent likelihood that human activity is a significant contributor to climate change. I believe it because they are the experts (not politicians or some retired engineer who has “done his own research”). All the disagreements I have read have either been founded on old information or have very limited perspectives.”
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