The Summer 2025 edition of the Social Issues Bulletin is available

Evangelical Perspectives on Creation and Environmentalism

The latest Social Issues Bulletin (Issue 59, Summer 2025), published by Affinity’s Social Issues Team, examines the complex relationship between evangelical faith and environmental concerns, presenting distinct yet complementary views on how Christians should approach creation care in a world increasingly influenced by environmental debates.

Hadden Turner’s An Evangelical Case for Creation Care lays a theological foundation, arguing that caring for God’s creation is a biblical imperative rooted in the cultural mandate and the glory of God. Turner urges evangelicals to embrace stewardship as a privilege that honours our creator God and enhances our evangelistic witness, addressing those who may question the relevance of environmental action for Christians.

In Turner’s second article, The Dangers of Environmentalism, he shifts to a pastoral tone, cautioning evangelicals about the theological and ideological risks of secular environmentalism, such as doctrinal drift or despair-driven narratives. While affirming the importance of creation care, he guides Christians to engage faithfully, prioritising the gospel and avoiding unbiblical extremes, offering practical wisdom for those navigating environmental involvement.

This Bulletin’s abridged version of Dr Paul Mills’ The False Religion of Climate Alarmism provides a critical analysis of exaggerated climate narratives, which he defines as apocalyptic claims about human-driven catastrophe. Grounded in a biblical framework, Mills challenges the quasi-religious structure of alarmism and its policy implications, urging discernment in balancing stewardship with social and economic realities.

We hope that, presented together in this Bulletin, these articles form a rich dialogue. Combined with the two book reviews, we trust readers will engage with these perspectives and reflect on how evangelical faith can shape a response to environmental challenges that glorifies God as creator.

We also include, as usual, an update on the latest bioethical concerns written by Dr Calum MacKellar and highlight recent news of significant individual cases handled by either the Christian Legal Centre or the Christian Institute’s Legal Defence Fund.

Download the Social Issues Bulletin, packed with analysis and practical implications – a must-read for Christians seeking to engage boldly yet wisely in today’s world.