A unique event occurred when Cardinal Pell criticized the decision of Pope Francis that sets a focus on the problem of global climate change affecting the church. Francis Pope’s statement and his decision invited criticism from Cardinal Pell who thinks that the church should not have to deal with science and environmental issues. According to Cardinal Pell, the church should not interfere with the task of scientists in formulating policies related to climate change. Basically, Cardinal Pell wants the church to just focus only on problem dealing with theology. On the contrary, Pope Francis issued a decision to shift the focus of the church on environmental issues in an article titled “Praise Be To You: On care for Our Common Home” which consists of 192 pages. In his article, the Pope Francis invites mankind from various religious backgrounds to unite in the face of global climate change that has been predicted to bring human being into a long suffering.
On the whole, the difference in views between the two religious leaders originated from the problem of climate change itself. Pope Francis is a man who believes in the ongoing climate change while Cardinal Pell is one of those who think otherwise. Additionally, Cardinal Pell is a very skeptical person regarding the objectivity possessed by the scientists as he considered the warning of climate change as a scientific hubris.
Environmental problems have become a serious problem for mankind in line with the progress of industry which leads to the increase of global pollution. In return, this global pollution will eventually cause climate change usually preceded by global warming. Hence, these environmental problems foreseen can drag most of mankind into a major disaster that can last for a long time. Consciousness of the whole human race is needed to minimize the risk that may occur as a result of climate change. On this side, Pope Francis seems to be right for using his influence to lead the nations of the world in an effort to save the environment. However, the environment is our shared responsibility and all human beings cannot live comfortably in surroundings that has been damaged.
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4 Comments
Douchebag Cardinal . Who the hell died and gave Cesare Borgia a mothpiece. How dare you insult the VERY best Pope in 2,000 years of Catholicism. I hope you burn in hell.
Hey Cardinal Pell - your cheque is in the mail.
GENTLEMEN , the road to hell is paved with good intentions…With ALL the riches and treasures the church is in possession of , you will have one HELL of a time explaining to our creator why you did next to nothing abut vritually everything. You are each equally pathetic and will each reap what little you have sown. I am ashamed of each one of you.
Cardinal Pell is a good leader.
He said that the “Church has no mandate from the Lord to pronounce on scientific matters.”
Benchmark Reporter chose a very poor photograph of him.