San Diego AF conference: Creation Care and Global Sustainability

Spectrum Staff | February 28, 2008

I just opened by San Diego Adventist Forum newsletter and this was the good news. It looks like a promising conversation on some very present truth.

Creation Care and Global Sustainability: Ethics for a Small Planet

That’s the focus of Retreat #11, May 2-4, at Pine Springs Ranch. With Bob Ford, Ph.D., as the facilitator and primary speaker, discussions will address:

historical and philosophical background to the sustainability concept

involvement of Adventism in the discussion

the implications of involvement for the church and for the individual member

how Adventism’s involvement differs from that of other, contemporary religious organizations

apparent contradiction between advocating a “soon return of Jesus” and hence a short earth future AND now focusing on ways to protect the earth (and the universe) from self-destruction

“Sessions begin following supper Friday; conclude Sabbath afternoon. Vespers and entertainment will follow. A leisurely breakfast Sunday will conclude the weekend.”

If you’re interested in attending, email Jim Kaatz at: ak-jk[at]cox.net

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