Let us be cautious in our complete understanding of the distinction then, when considering the Catholic churches stance on “caring for creation and “meeting the needs of the poor”. What we actually have are two solutions blended into one by the American Leftists. Let me explain; The Church calls for an “International Adaptation Program” which is by no means another word for “Cap and Trade”. Keep in mind the rules for cap and trade have swayed from—proceeds go to research programs in alternative energy, to wait no proceeds go directly to U.S. Citizens. Please; Lets explore our options first.
The Pope calls for in his most recent address on the issue, for prudence—
“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”.
What we ultimately have is an indecision on which road is most responsible. Because we don’t, however, agree on the same road, doesn’t necessarily mean anyone is postponing anything. We must take into consideration scientific views from all sides, and come up with a plan that works for everyone. NOT JUST THE U.N…
Acting too quickly on the issue and not giving everyone a chance to throw in their ideas is selfish, and can/will prove damaging. Look at what happened when various Nations advocated slavery decades ago. They also thought they were doing no harm in Gods eye. I strongly disagree. It was indeed the elitists even then that coaxed the church into allowing slave owners to *feel *sin free. Then we had Civil War. Who judges sin but God. Man has only free will.
We are headed down a confusing road my friends. I myself cannot continue down this road without feeling that something is turning within my stomach. It feels like something is wrong.
I love the environment. I’m on a camping trip right now as I write this. I saw a bobcat last week in these woods I am staying in. This thing actually came tearing down a tree that I chased it up in. Extremely exciting!! I’ve seen spotted owls, deer, California condors, etc. I love nature. But I absolutely Hate politics.
We need to find common ground my friends, because I dont want to starve after cap and trade gets voted in. I dont want a filthy environment either. Lets all stop being like brick walls and GIVE A LITTLE!!
Here is a nicely balanced quote from Msgr. Pietro Parolin (Vatican Under-Secretary of State)
catholicsandclimatechange.org/pdf/FAQ.pdf
“In recent times, it has been unsettling to note how some commentators have said that we should actually exploit our world to the full, with little or no heed to the consequences, using a world view supposedly based on faith. We strongly believe that this is a fundamentally reckless approach. At the other extreme, there are those who hold up the earth as the only good, and would characterize humanity as an irredeemable threat to the earth, whose population and activity need to be controlled by various drastic means. We strongly believe that such assertions would place human beings and their needs at the service of an inhuman ecology. I have highlighted these two extreme positions to make my point, but similar, though less extreme attitudes, would also clearly impede any sound global attempts to promote mitigation, adaptation, resilience and the safeguarding of our common future.”
-it was the “Those who deny what I said…” statement!
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