Essay 3
Toulmin Model Argument about the Environment
SHANE SANDERS
Action Christians should take regarding the environment and its preservation or restoration
The steady diminution of the environment today has presented a major issue for all citizens throughout the world. This diminution affects various cultures, various religious believers and various races. There are many individuals who do not value the environment and contribute harm to it daily. Natural occurrences as well as human activity are contributing factors towards the destruction of earth’s environment today. Another major factor to consider when looking at the environment’s destruction is Industrialization. “Industrialization has created an overwhelming need and plea for fuels needed for energy (Folz, 2003). The Christian population should take a stance towards preservation of the environment by working collaboratively.
The natural disasters that occur each day create several disparities towards preserving the environment. Some of these examples are the harmful substances that vehicles create with the emission of carbon dioxide. There are several states in the United States of American that require individuals to have emissions testing done each year in order to renew vehicle registration. This practice is done to eliminate and minimize the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Other natural occurrences include volcanoes which also lead to the emission of various gases and the destruction of natural landscapes. Mudslides also create natural disasters, as well as hurricanes and tornadoes. These occurrences should awaken humans and should serve as a motivator of Christians to really value and appreciate the beautiful environment that God has created. The human race must exist within the environment. Without an environment, and a healthy one at that, the human race will not exist. This requirement should really spark urgency...