Did the Pope really say that? Thoughts on the papal encyclical on Climate Change

There has been a fair bit of hoo-ha in the media of late with the recent release of the papal encyclical on supposed "Climate Change".

The encyclical, titled 'A Cry for the Poor' is actually about the needs of the poor and only very briefly touches on environmental degradation issues (which includes climate as a potential issue) which have the capacity to effect the poor the most. That the Pope is concerned about the poor of the world is of no surprise, as the poor have been on his heart for his entire Catholic ministry.

So what did the Pope write in his encyclical?

Well a very balanced and brief enough article about the encyclical has been posted on Anthony Watts site Wattsupwiththat. The article is entitled 'Thoughts on the papal encyclical on environment'  written by Joe Ronan and contains a link the an English translation of the encyclical.

The article is well worth a read no matter what side of the Climate Change divide you sit on, and at the RTB Sydney Chapter here members hold very different positions on this issue but discuss the science, moral and economic issues of possible impacts from anthropogenic induced climate influences with respect towards one another, following the Golden Rule (Luke 6:31).

Its interesting to note, for example, that the Pope is on to those wishing to become billionaires through pushing carbon credit trading on the world. So check out the links and have a read of the encyclical for yourself. Don't just rely on media outlets to tell you what they want you to think and know. Be informed for yourself. We have nothing to fear from the truth.

Anthony