Action Quote by Al Gore
“There are people who say, "God is in complete control of everything that happens, and if the Earth is getting warmer, then maybe God intends that." Well, no. God intends for us to take responsibility for how we treat God's creation, and if we choose to use the thin shell of atmosphere surrounding our planet as an open sewer for 110-million tons of global-warming pollution every day, the consequences are attributable to us. And if you are a believer, as I am, I think God intends for us to open our eyes and take responsibility for the moral consequences of our actions.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Change Address, Al Gore, 2006
Human responsibility for environmental stewardship outweighs fatalistic divine control.
In simple terms: We must act, not blame God, for climate damage.
Key Takeaway
Take responsibility for protecting the planet.
Themes
environment
responsibility
faith
ethics
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community activism
- personal lifestyle choices
Key Concepts
stewardship
climate change
moral agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How can faith motivate concrete environmental actions?
- What responsibilities do we have toward future generations?
A Different Perspective
Divine control argument ignores human agency.
