Preach Magazine Issue 26 - Creation Hope Spring 2021 | Page 23

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Like anyone who is asked to preach or speak on ‘ environmental issues ’ from a Christian perspective , I find that before I even begin to prepare , I am up against some huge questions . They aren ’ t the generally sceptical ones that I faced in earlier years , and we can be grateful that there is a widespread and informed consensus that the world faces a crisis . But the issues seem so huge , and the suggested responses can appear so trivial . In consequence , many people , Christians included , can feel immobilised , helpless and hopeless .