“2012 Presidential Primary Candidate Scorecard”
Read the Secular Coalition for America’s scorecard on the 2012 presidential candidates; most fared poorly in the group’s judgment on matters of church-state separation, evolution and the like.
Category: Science & health
“Global faith leaders hope to give push to climate change action”
A “pray for climate change” service held in Australia drew a number of global faith leaders, according to an Anglican Journal article. The leaders are in Melbourne for the Parliament of the World’s Religions, where climate change from a spiritual perspective is expected to be discussed.
“Vatican delegation to join UN climate change conference”
Catholic News Service writes about the Vatican delegation to the conference in this article.
“Climate talks blow more hot air”
Read a Dec. 3, 2009, blog post, “Climate Talks Blow More Hot Air,” by Tony Perkins, head of the Family Research Council. Perkins and the FRC reflect the views of many conservative Christian skeptics.
“Faith and Science: At War No More”
Read a Dec. 3, 2009, column at Sightings, titled “Faith and Science: At War No More.” It is written by Martin Davis, former director of the Congregational Resource Guide.
“Global Warming Seen as a Major Problem Around the World Less Concern in the U.S., China and Russia”
A 2oo9 Pew Global Attitudes survey found that concern about climate change is far lower in the U.S., China and Russia than in other major countries.
“Rising Partisanship Sharply Erodes U.S. Public’s Belief in Global Warming”
Read a ClimateWire article posted by the Times about a dramatic drop in the percentage of Americans who say they believe in global warming.
Chris Stewart
Chris Stewart is the California representative for Karate for Christ. He is based in Downey, Calif.
Matt Smith
Matt Smith is pastor of Barabbas Road Church in La Jolla, Calif. He instituted a fitness ministry to attract new church members when other ministries failed.