Southern Baptist Scientists

Southern Baptist leaders shift position on climate change

(CNN) -- Several prominent leaders in the Southern Baptist Convention said Monday that Baptists have a moral responsibility to combat climate change -- a major shift within a denomination that just last year cast doubt on human responsibility for global warming

The nature of the controversy is best evidenced by comparing SBC's stance from last year to their recent announcement; total flip-flop. As amateur scientists, the Southern Baptist leaders look silly at best. As theologians, I'm not sure I see the connection or relevance with their recent press release. I agree that we as citizens should display some level of environmental consciousness...however, I don't think this is a debate in which I want or expect my church to be united as a "force for good in the world". I would argue that it's not the role of the church anymore than we are required by God to elect the next President a conservative.

The article ended with a quote from a letter signed by Dobson, Bauer, and a handful of other "religious right" leaders:

The issue (global warming) should be addressed scientifically and not theologically."

Amen.