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Global Warming discussed at Forum on Faith & Politics

-- Anthony -- 06/11/2007

During the Sojourners Forum on Faith and Politics at The George Washington University in Washington, DC last Monday, global warming was highlighted in a discussion focused on the need for individual "sacrifice and restraint" with respect to issues that affect the common good.

In addition to other "critical" issues such as healthcare and taxes, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan of Catholic Charities USA included energy consumption in his question to Senator Hillary Clinton. Consistent with the theme of the discussion, Clinton stated that she is trying to inject faith into policy and further explained that "political consensus" is required to overcome the "extraordinarily complicated" road leading to solutions on these critical issues. Referring to global warming specifically, she said:

"We can't keep talking about our dependence on foreign oil, and the need to deal with global warming, and the challenge that it poses to our climate and to God's creation, and just let business as usual go on."

The inclusion of global warming into the forum's conversation on faith and politics not only emphasizes the relevance of this issue as a moral one, it also elevates the issue itself as a top concern to voters in the 2008 presidential election.

To view Clinton's reponse, click here.