Re: [asa] Pope condemns the climate-change prophets

Thank God, the pope has little relevance when it comes to climate
research, but it is somewhat disturbing to see the pope reject good
science not only when it comes to evolutionary theory but now also
when it comes to climate science.

But what did the Pope really say?

<quote>

"It is important for assessments in this regard to be carried out
prudently, in dialogue with experts and people of wisdom, uninhibited
by ideological pressure to draw hasty conclusions, and above all with
the aim of reaching agreement on a model of sustainable development
capable of ensuring the well-being of all while respecting
environmental balances.

"If the protection of the environment involves costs, they should be
justly distributed, taking due account of the different levels of
development of various countries and the need for solidarity with
future generations.

"Prudence does not mean failing to accept responsibilities and
postponing decisions; it means being committed to making joint
decisions after pondering responsibly the road to be taken."

Efforts to protect the environment should seek "agreement on a model
of sustainable development capable of ensuring the well-being of all
while respecting environmental balances", the Pope said.
</quote>

Nice spin though but perhaps we should be more concerned with what the
Pope really said?

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/messages/peace/documents/hf_ben-xvi_mes_20071208_xli-world-day-peace_en.html

Notable quotes

Pope: Efforts must also be made to ensure a prudent use of resources
and an equitable distribution of wealth.

On Dec 12, 2007 8:47 AM, Janice Matchett <janmatch@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> I see the pope has the number on the phoney "protectorates" (omnipotent
> moral busibodies and the cynical opportunists who use them) - just like C.S.
> Lewis did. ~ Janice

To unsubscribe, send a message to majordomo@calvin.edu with
"unsubscribe asa" (no quotes) as the body of the message.
Received on Wed Dec 12 12:28:23 2007