Saturday, February 25, 2012

Finding Consensus on Climate Change Through Religion

'Religious voices have the power to influence both political leaders and public discourse. Think of the role of religious leaders in the civil rights movement or the earlier fight to abolish slavery. Unlike issues such as abortion and gay marriage that divide religious communities, climate change can be -- and is -- a unifying issue for many faith leaders. Diverse religious groups -- from evangelicals to Episcopalians -- have issued public statements calling on congregations to address climate change as a moral issue.'



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