Why Christians Should Speak Up on Climate Science
Some evangelical groups (in England, not just the USA) question or attack climate science, claiming a divine right to use nature as they wish. This attitude is not just harming the planet and other creatures, but already causing ‘natural disasters’ and famine for people worldwide – how does this denial align with the teachings of Jesus Christ?
Highlight churches that take real action to cut waste, protect green spaces, and support clean energy—following the Christian call to treat the Earth kindly.
Empower Young People and New Leaders
Climate scientist Prof Katharine Hayhoe says the ‘five flavours of climate denial’ (often used by right-wing political parties to ‘market to Christians’ are ‘It’s not real, it’s not us, it’s not bad, we can’t fix it and it’s too late’.
Such words were kind of mashed up and said in a different way recently by Reform UK’s Richard Tice. But his claims on climate (he has no climate science training) were rubbished by climate scientists.
Many young Christians are passionate environmentalists. Let young voices shape the future of green communities, making sure climate science wins out over out-dated, political data.
A YouGov study found 25% of under-30s said they would never vote Labour. In the year since the general election, Labour has gone from dominating the youth vote, to being a three-way race with Greens and Lib Dems. Reform (despite the headlines) isn’t even close. University of Exeter
The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it. The world, and those who live in it. Psalm 24:1
Sue Parfitt is both a Christian and environmentalist. She became a nun soon after university and then a priest, and has been arrested around 28 times, for protesting peacefully on climate change and other issues.
We’re told by the scientists that even to slow the climate emergency down, to stop global warming by a fraction of a degree, will save millions of lives and huge amounts of suffering. That’s worth doing, isn’t it? Sue Parfitt
