“The Bible commands us to care for God’s earth and the people in it,” said Leith Anderson, NAE president. “This resolution is about joining with our brothers and sisters around the world to fulfill that mandate.” The Lausanne Cape Town Commitment calls Christians worldwide to: Adopt lifestyles that renounce habits of consumption that are destructive …
A changing climate threatens the lives and livelihoods of the world’s poorest citizens. The NAE commends its publication “Loving the Least of These: Addressing a Changing Environment” for careful and prayerful study by all concerned evangelicals.[3] In solidarity with evangelical leaders from around the world, we endorse the creation care principles outlined in the Lausanne …
“When God and Science Meet” explores the history of science and Christianity, the wonder of creation, the competencies and limitations of science, science as a Christian calling, technology, genetics, and creation care, among other topics. NAE President Leith Anderson said, “As laypersons we sometimes wonder if we know enough about science or religion to ask …
The Honorable James Inhofe, Chairman The Honorable Barbara Boxer, Ranking Member The United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works 410 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510-6175 Re: S. 697 and Unborn Children Dear Senators: Thank you for your service to our nation. As Christians, we are called by God to love our …
“Instead of dismissing government action on environment, evangelical leaders are saying loud and clear that we all need to do our part in caring for God’s creation,” said Leith Anderson, NAE president. “Physical environment is foundational to the functioning of a healthy society.” Mitch Hescox, president of the Evangelical Environmental Network, said, “Just as we …
Leith Anderson, president of the National Association of Evangelicals, describes the difficulty of engaging in meaningful conversation that respects both faith and science. As laypersons we sometimes wonder if we know enough about science or religion to ask the right questions of either. As scientists we may welcome serious conversations but wonder if others tilt …
During almost 20 years in the pastorate, I noticed an increasing number of women stricken with breast cancer. Just a few years ago, one in 30 women contracted breast cancer. Now the number is one in eight. Doctors have linked three chemicals to breast cancer: benzene, 1,3-butadiene and ethylene oxide. All three are found in …
Our commitment to Jesus Christ compels us to do all we can to protect unborn children from mercury poisoning. “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” (Matthew 19:14) “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together …
“Every time there is a natural disaster, we grieve for the poor who are most affected, rally behind relief efforts, and support on-the-ground disaster teams,” said Leith Anderson, NAE President. “We are concerned when we hear projections that environmental changes threaten the lives of more and more people, particularly the extreme poor.” The NAE asked …
“It’s good to see stewardship attitudes being worked out in everyday living,” said Leith Anderson, President of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE). “I think this snapshot of a question would have received a very different response even five years ago.” The survey did not ask other variables, such as how often the leaders use …
