I'm not sure about the stage of moral development, but the campaign does raise some interesting issues about persuasion and appeals to religious beliefs. Rather than relying on scientific evidence of what is best for the environment, they turn it into a religious/moral issue...

As an FYI, the website (http://www.whatwouldjesusdrive.com/) does not appear to have anything to do with the campaign... instead their website is at http://www.whatwouldjesusdrive.org

Here is an excerpt of their pledge taken from their website:
"Pollution from cars hurts people and the rest of God's creation. Driving impacts human health, contributes to global warming, and increases our reliance on oil from unstable countries and environmentally sensitive areas. Making transportation choices that threaten millions of human beings violates Jesus' basic commandments: "Love your neighbor as yourself" (Mk. 12:30-31); and "Do to others as you would have them do to you" (Lk. 6:31). In making my transportation choices with the Risen Lord Jesus, I believe He wants me to travel in ways that reduce pollution and consumption of gasoline."

Just thought I'd share some additional information about the movement for those that are interested in knowing more about it and haven't paid attention to the various news reports and TV spots...

Still debating which SUV I should buy... and how I could afford the gas given my hour commute each direction...
- Marc

PS- And I won't get into the stage of moral development implied by the use of the term "environmental wacko student"...

At 09:02 AM 11/25/2002 -0800, you wrote:
 There is an environmental wacko student on campus who is going around
leaving a flyer that states "What would Jesus Drive?" opn faculty
members who are driving SUVs.
What stage of Moral development,would this student be in?

Michael Sylvester,PhD
Daytona Beach,Florida

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