Hi there guys, this is my first post. I thought I would comment on this thread as the subject is close to my heart. I was raised in a very conservative religious home where I was told to reject anything politically left leaning because it was all an attempt to brain wash people into a political ideology. I rejected anything that suggested at environmentalism as I saw it as an all or nothing agenda. My folks are wonderful people but they have their preconceived notions like most everybody.
Over the years I have tried to shed any ideals based on man made religion and look at each issue on it's own merit. I kept my relationship with my creator and my belief in the Bible. As you can tell from my username, I am all about "stewardship". I don't buy into environmentalism as a political ideology, but I do by into sustainable and healthy practices that demonstrate wise stewardship over the land we depend on. My wife and I are on this journey together to become better stewards in all areas of our life; living, eating, energy consumption, relationships, finances, ect.. "I believe" that we were placed on this planet and given the command to be good stewards over what God created. He entrusted this world to man, to rule it and to take care of it. I don't worship the land, I worship the one who created it. That's a pretty tall task, and mankind has done a fairly poor job at it. We have followed our sinful selfish and destructive desires and it has wrought damage on the earth. I don't believe it is as bad as some might suggest, but I do know that we need to start taking better care of it. We also need to find better ways to sustain the ever increasing population without destroying this planet.
My wife and I want to get back more to the basics. To be more 'off the grid' and more sustainable. We are starting small but we are starting. We also are encouraging others we know to join us in this endeavor. It takes having the courage to step away from what everyone else is doing to do what is right. Before long you look around and others are joining your lead.
Regardless of whether you are religious or not, democrat, independent, or republican, white, black, asian, or other, sustainable living is our common ground and a necessary step for mankind. Videos like this help to pull in a lot of evangelical Christians with a phobia of the "e" word. Having someone demonstrate why it is important for Christians to join in with these practices is long over due. I would encourage you that even if you aren't Christian, support videos like this as it helps to further 'the cause'.
......... and thanks to all for participating in forums like these that share your passion and knowledge. This has been a wonderful resource for many.
