Religious Copout

[cbayer]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/edward-flattau/environmentalism-issues_b_1699437.html

Edward FlattauEnvironmental newspaper columnist

Religiosity is sometimes used to promote a fatalistic attitude towards global warming and thus, pave the way for exploiting the earth's natural resources with impunity.

A classic example is the assertion that climate is a "manifestation of God's will and there is nothing we can do about it."

One needs to look no further than the floor of Congress to encounter this expression of resignation that can't help but warm the cockles of corporate polluters' hearts. In a debate last year involving legislation that would have the effect of weakening anti-global warming regulation, Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., declared that "Democrats think we have more impact on the climate and the world than God does, and we don't." Her sentiment prevailed, and a Republican majority in the House proceeded to pass the measure (that mercifully met its maker in the Senate).

Even Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh has experienced a convenient religious epiphany in addressing climate change and other environmental challenges.

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[dimbear]

1. Thanx for posting this, cbayer. Is there still time to save the world in spite of religion?

I hope so.

[cbayer]

2. I hope so, too, dimbear. I'm doing what I can.