JoeFreedom
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I honestly have no idea what forum this belongs in…
We always pick up our church bulletin so we are up to date on current events, and love reading the articles from the pastors and parish staff. There is a recurring column I typically like to read, as the author always has poignant points to make on very relevant topics to the week’s readings. However, last week’s article was littered with man-made global warming garbage.
The author did start off saying that there is debate to whether or not the increase in global temperatures is man-made or natural cycles taking place, but then immediately contradicted the opening statement by saying that we (man) are impacting the environment negatively by magnifying and contributing to climate change. He then goes on to say that we should be God’s stewards of the environment, on which, we both agree. Then proceeds to say that the Church teaches that we should care for the environment and because of this we are called to be more green, like purchasing green vehicles and doing more green things. He added that we must take action as a nation, implying that our government should step in and tell us what to do “for the common good”.
He finally references Papal encyclicals, and briefly says that while these are not political manifestos, they are works on moral theology. Unfortunately too many Catholics do not understand the difference between moral theology and political opines.
I felt that this article was in very poor taste, inappropriate, irresponsible and heavy on political opinion. I emailed the author, as he welcomes responses and I felt the need to voice my opinion, albeit professionally and without invective. I pointed out where I agreed (e.g.: God asks us to be good stewards of the earth) but also where I felt he overstepped the bounds of writing in relation to church teaching. This includes how much of the “evidence” being put forth has been manipulated and any disagreement of opinion and evidence to indicate such has been repressed with vindictiveness. I went on to explain why this topic should be kept to the political realm in more detail and said I would welcome any response he has, as I know that I can continually learn more knowledge and know that I do not know everything about the church or life itself.
He has not responded and I do not feel that I was out of line, especially in my tone, and with respect to the content of my reply. Based on what I’ve described, was I out of line?
We always pick up our church bulletin so we are up to date on current events, and love reading the articles from the pastors and parish staff. There is a recurring column I typically like to read, as the author always has poignant points to make on very relevant topics to the week’s readings. However, last week’s article was littered with man-made global warming garbage.
The author did start off saying that there is debate to whether or not the increase in global temperatures is man-made or natural cycles taking place, but then immediately contradicted the opening statement by saying that we (man) are impacting the environment negatively by magnifying and contributing to climate change. He then goes on to say that we should be God’s stewards of the environment, on which, we both agree. Then proceeds to say that the Church teaches that we should care for the environment and because of this we are called to be more green, like purchasing green vehicles and doing more green things. He added that we must take action as a nation, implying that our government should step in and tell us what to do “for the common good”.
He finally references Papal encyclicals, and briefly says that while these are not political manifestos, they are works on moral theology. Unfortunately too many Catholics do not understand the difference between moral theology and political opines.
I felt that this article was in very poor taste, inappropriate, irresponsible and heavy on political opinion. I emailed the author, as he welcomes responses and I felt the need to voice my opinion, albeit professionally and without invective. I pointed out where I agreed (e.g.: God asks us to be good stewards of the earth) but also where I felt he overstepped the bounds of writing in relation to church teaching. This includes how much of the “evidence” being put forth has been manipulated and any disagreement of opinion and evidence to indicate such has been repressed with vindictiveness. I went on to explain why this topic should be kept to the political realm in more detail and said I would welcome any response he has, as I know that I can continually learn more knowledge and know that I do not know everything about the church or life itself.
He has not responded and I do not feel that I was out of line, especially in my tone, and with respect to the content of my reply. Based on what I’ve described, was I out of line?
