Rednexican429 t1_j8qgfm4 wrote
Reply to comment by WesternOne9990 in Utah lawmakers say more information on golf course water might lead to ‘uninformed’ conclusions by ghosr
It’s home, and before McMansions started popping up in the wetlands and our water was sold oversees, living here was sustainable. The legislators are governing as if God himself is going to save us from the tipping point then they distract us with culture wars over church/state. We do drive too much though that’s on us
last_rights t1_j8qva46 wrote
I hate to tell you, but last year I had a run-in with the religious conservative hopeful representative from my area.
He legit told me that climate change does not matter because the second coming of Christ will save us. The Chinese or Russian governments don't matter because God is coming.
He told me to repent and asked if I was a dutiful Christian wife. I told him I'm atheist and I have a responsibility to vote for the most intelligent candidate, but I wish him luck.
musci1223 t1_j8r51og wrote
That is kind of the issue with belief in the idea that there is a almighty being with a plan. If you believe that there is an all knowing all seeing entity who basically got everything planned out then you will always end up assuming that everything will turn out fine. Had an argument with someone in conspiracy sub where they believed that it doesn't matter what they do on earth and no matter how much they hurt god's creation they will end up in heaven because they believe in Jesus
Clunas t1_j8s26dr wrote
/facedesk. The Bible literally tells us to be good stewards of this planet. The book of Revelation just shows that humanity will still exist, not that we won't be living in a toxic wasteland of our own doing.
adfthgchjg t1_j8sn3cq wrote
Sounds like you actually read the Bible, instead of just repeating… what someone else told you it said. How dare you! /s
Clunas t1_j8sosgb wrote
how dare I
Jagwires t1_j8r3fw1 wrote
Sounds exactly like Salt Lake City, UT, talking there
MeaningSilly t1_j8qr1hn wrote
Our governor did go on TV and implore the people of the state to pay pray for rain. That is the most proactive measure taken by our state leadership so far.
EDIT: Ducking autocorrect!!!!!! <Shakes fist>
gusty_state t1_j8qrqje wrote
Who should the check be written to? And for how much. I'm assuming Nestle and $100k should cover me for a year.
Politicians never like to do an ounce of prevention. They'd much prefer to wait until it's tons of cure.
MeaningSilly t1_j8qsg9k wrote
Sorry, pray. I fixed it now.
gusty_state t1_j8z4o58 wrote
Sorry the opportunity that the typo provided was just too much to resist.
the_ceiling_of_sky t1_j8r22ns wrote
No, pay is correct. Tithe your church so the pastor has a big enough mansion/yacht/private jet to catch god's attention and let him know the people need rain. God is a massive gold digger and only gets with the richest congregation.
mr_sven t1_j8r4ea1 wrote
Quack
SnarfbObo t1_j8r5nhh wrote
Saying "Ducking" encourages autocorrect to "duck" with you, it tells it you miss it. Why don't you give that a break for a few weeks and see if the situation improves.
Zoomwafflez t1_j8r36rs wrote
Living there was never sustainable, you're kidding yourself. Even before the mega drought the west was using it's water faster than it's naturally replenished, and then there's climate change...
Nadaplanet t1_j8rjy88 wrote
>The legislators are governing as if God himself is going to save us from the tipping point then they distract us with culture wars over church/state.
Honestly, a lot of extreme religious conservatives literally do think like that. They legitimately believe that the rapture is just around the corner, so there's no point in planning too far into the future. No need to make laws regarding renewable energy, climate change, or any other looming issues because Jesus is going to come back and take them up to heaven within in the next few years. It's pretty crazy.
musci1223 t1_j8r527f wrote
That is kind of the issue with belief in the idea that there is a almighty being with a plan. If you believe that there is an all knowing all seeing entity who basically got everything planned out then you will always end up assuming that everything will turn out fine. Had an argument with someone in conspiracy sub where they believed that it doesn't matter what they do on earth and no matter how much they hurt god's creation they will end up in heaven because they believe in Jesus
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