by Chuck Summers | Sep 11, 2015 | Opinion
Tuesday, Sept. 1, was a special day. By declaration of Pope Francis, it was the first World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. For several weeks, the current pope has been making news with his strong affirmation that we have a divine obligation to care for...
by Martin J. Hodson and Margot R. Hodson | Aug 27, 2015 | Opinion
Is climate skepticism doubt, denial or opposition? Classic “Cartesian Doubt” questions uncertainties but not as an end in itself. Descartes questioned to establish reality. Those who only seek evidence to support their view are opponents or denialists....
by Martin J. Hodson and Margot R. Hodson | Aug 26, 2015 | Opinion
As we approach the crucial climate change talks in Paris in November, politicians, scientists and the general public will be discussing the topic and it will be aired on the media. Some will suggest that climate change is not happening, is not caused by humans, or is...
by EthicsDaily.com Staff | Aug 24, 2015 | News
Thirty-one percent of all U.S. citizens and 40 percent of U.S. Roman Catholics have heard about Pope Francis’ encyclical on ecology. Released in mid-June, “Laudato Si” was largely overshadowed by the tragic church shootings in Charleston, South...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Aug 18, 2015 | Opinion
The hope of new life, new possibilities, new hope, new being made possible through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus is the central message of Christianity. Paul describes the transformation that Christian faith brings in 2 Corinthians 5:17, “So if...