The question of whether God or Jesus will save humanity from global warming has varied perspectives within the Christian community. According to various Christian perspectives, the focus should primarily be on proclaiming the truth of the gospel, which has the power to save souls, rather than on saving the planet from environmental issues[1]. Some argue that the climate is in God’s hands, emphasizing that God is sovereign over everything, including the weather[2][4]. However, there are also Christian voices advocating for care and protection of the natural world, citing biblical teachings about caring for the planet and nature[3]. Therefore, the belief in God or Jesus saving humanity from global warming is not a universally held view within the Christian community. It is a topic that is subject to interpretation and personal belief.
There is no major world religion that says their deity will save humanity from global warming. However, many religious groups have issued statements regarding climate change and the need for urgent action to address it. According to a Pew Research Center report[6], most members of non-Christian religions, religious “nones,” and members of historically Black Protestant churches view global warming as a serious problem. Meanwhile, evangelical Protestants are the least likely to view global climate change as extremely or very serious. The report also found that regardless of religious identity, about seven-in-ten U.S. adults say that when Americans make decisions as a country, we should value the same things that were important to generations that came before us. In 2021, nearly 40 religious figures, including Pope Francis, issued an unprecedented joint appeal calling for “urgent, radical and responsible action” to drastically curb greenhouse gas emissions and for the world’s major emitters to lead that effort[10].
Citations:
[1] https://www.gotquestions.org/climate-change.html
[2] https://www.themonastery.org/blog/will-god-save-us-from-climate-change-people-of-faith-are-split
[3] https://www.bu.edu/articles/2023/what-can-the-bible-teach-us-about-climate-change/
[4] https://answersingenesis.org/environmental-science/climate-change/climate-change-and-the-bible/
[5] https://hanfordsentinel.com/lifestyles/faith-and-values/religion/christ-and-common-sense-what-does-the-bible-say-about-global-warming/article_86285386-1be4-555d-80d5-ff10ef3adcef.html
[6] https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2022/11/17/religious-groups-views-on-climate-change/
[7] https://fore.yale.edu/Climate-Emergency/Climate-Change-Statements-from-World-Religions
[8] https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2015/10/22/religion-and-views-on-climate-and-energy-issues/
[9 https://europeanacademyofreligionandsociety.com/news/climate-change-according-to-the-worlds-religions/
[10] https://www.ncronline.org/earthbeat/justice/pope-francis-joins-world-faith-leaders-urgent-climate-appeal-ahead-cop26
