I decided to join the fight against greenhouse gases to the best of my ability, however small it may be. If they fail their duty to the world, what can we, ordinary citizens, do to ward off the danger? We shrug our shoulders hopelessly, nervously chew our fingernails, and continue with our mundane lives.Īs a retired biologist, I fear for the fate of my children and grandchildren, and I could not remain idle. They signed at least two treaties against the world’s gas pollution but implemented them very feebly, if at all. We listen to these warnings from the climatologists with trepidation, but we leave the fight against the culprit-greenhouse gases-to our heads of state. Several coastal cities have been flooded, and it is quite possible that additional cities will soon follow. Glaciers and snow around the globe are melting and are raising the levels of the oceans. As a result, we are suffering from droughts, which also seriously damage food production.Ģ. Our planet’s supplies of drinking water are rapidly dwindling because of a very dangerous decrease in rainfall. Moreover, they claim these calamities are but an introduction to two imminent and much worse catastrophes:ġ. They say that these gases are responsible for the current calamities that our planet is heaping on us-tornadoes, tsunamis, earthquakes, and much more. We sit at night in front of our TV sets, and various climatologists and environmental experts tell us that our planet is rapidly heating up and drying up because of the effect of the anthropogenic (man-made) greenhouse gases. N owadays, most of us-and not only Englishmen-often talk about the weather and our climate. To Ilan Goldhirsh, my lyricist brother, who wished only the best to all humanity PREFACE The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.Īny people depicted in stock imagery provided by Getty Images are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.Ĭover painting: Noah’s Ark by Edward Hicks (American painter, 1780-1949) Library of Congress Control Number: 2018913095īecause of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Unauthorized reproduction of any part of this work is illegal and is punishable by law. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted by any means-whether auditory, graphic, mechanical, or electronic-without written permission of the author, except in the case of brief excerpts used in critical articles and reviews. Noah’s Ark, a painting by Edward Hicks (American Quaker, 1780–1849)Īll rights reserved. Amen.A Story of Earth’s Destruction and RebirthĪ Terrifying Science Fiction Novel CICFoundAlternateTITLEPAINTINGFIG1.jpg Continue to guide and care of each of us now and forever. We praise You that in asking us to care for Your creation we know of Your trust and love for each of us. Thanks that through a bow in the sky You have covenanted to never destroy all living creatures of the earth. Sovereign Lord, it is indeed to the works of Your hands we give thanks and praise. How majestic is your name in all the earth! Human beings that you care for them? ĥ You have made them a little lower than the angels Īnd crowned them with glory and honor.Ħ You made them rulers over the works of your hands You have established a stronghold against your enemies,Ĥ what is mankind that you are mindful of them, How majestic is your name in all the earth!Ģ Through the praise of children and infants During the season of Lent, we will be looking around the church and sharing images, photos, paintings, and other items that help us to focus more closely on God.
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