If You Buy Into Climate Change Alarmism, You Can't Believe the Gospel

In the recent Christian social media sphere, a lot has been stirred up about climate change. Voices from all corners are demanding us to take action, citing “scientific” studies and dire predictions of an impending global catastrophe. But let's pause and think—does this narrative align with the gospel we hold dear, or is it another deceptive tactic designed to sow doubt and confusion?

For reference, here’s Gavin Ortlund, one who’s been in the crosshairs recently for pushing his climate change alarmism on the Church:

Ortlund’s views—and the entire climate change alarmism movement—is rooted in the belief that the earth is hundreds of millions of years old, having undergone various stages of climate change cycles throughout its extensive history. This idea is built on speculation, rather than observable, repeatable science.

Evolutionary theory and an old-earth viewpoint—both foundational to climate change alarmism—are speculative constructs that rely heavily on assumptions and interpretations rather than hard evidence. How often have we seen predictions of climate doom fail to materialize, only to be replaced with new ones?

This all rests on the unbiblical view of "old earth" and evolution. According to these beliefs, the earth’s history is a long tale of gradual development and adaptation over eons. But the Bible tells a different story—a story of a young earth, created in six literal days by a sovereign and all-powerful God who called His creation "good."