Under the section of the Tragedy of the Commons on Moral, Religious, Ethical Appeals- there was a statement that many writers have argued that Christianity lacks a pro-environmental stance, but I stand the difference. God commanded that men be stewards of the Earth, rule over animals, and be as numerous as the sands on the beach or stars in the sky. The Lord commanded that we respect and take care of the land we have been given and provide for our offspring. Jesus does not teach recycling but he taught respect, honor, grace, and care. Christians help and care for brothers and sisters in good times or bad, when one needs a hand, and when the future depends on the actions we take now.
I'll say environmentalism is not a topic preached in the pulpit or a major belief for Christians, in other words Christianity is not about environmentalism, but Christians are not trying to destroy the Earth either.
Greeley's analysis of Christians and the environment may be well in line that is ends up being political conservatism that aligns Christians with environment issues.
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