7 Billion People–A Problem? Or Opportunity?
According to the United Nations and many news reports, today is the day that we will officially have 7 billion people on the planet. I thought I remembered when the world population hit 4 billion, and with a little research, it appears I was right. According to the 2011 World Population Data Sheet, we reached…
- 1 billion in around 1800 (it took all of human history to achieve it)
- 2 billion in 1930 (130 years later)
- 3 billion in 1960 (30 years later)
- 4 billion in 1974 (14 years later…I was 7 years old)
- 5 billion in 1987 (13 years later)
- 6 billion in 1999 (12 years later)
- 7 billion in 2011 (12 years later)
The U.N. has estimated a population of 9.3 billion by 2050, and there is expected to be more than 10 billion people on Earth by 2100.
Some people see the additional bodies as a problem. I think God sees them as more people to love. I’m confident He, who “determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name” (Psalm 147:4), can handle the population growth. I believe He has a plan for each of the 382,000 babies who will be born today. I’m glad to be a small part of that as I add value to each person who crosses my path today.
Posted by Tim Stevens
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Ron S.
According to the recently released report, there is also the possibility that world population could reach significantly higher – up to 15 Billion people – by 2100. While I have complete faith that God is able, willing and does indeed have a plan for every individual, there is also the stark reality that given our past and current record of (in)action, human suffering and deprivation will increase over the near term. It's a hard thing to consider and should be a wake-up call for those of us who have been blessed with having our needs (and most of desires) met.
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