Citing higher sea levels, more frequent heat waves and droughts, increased
tropical diseases, and reduction in agricultural output as likely results of
"even small rises in global temperature," the statement declares: "This is
God 's world, and any damage that we do to God's world is an offense against
God himself.

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"As signatories, we are committing
ourselves to use our influence as evangelical leaders to focus attention and
prompt action of Christian believers to work to limit the emissions that are
contributing to disastrous climate change. Keeler, chairman
of the U.

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We pray this human tragedy will lead our nation to a greater commitment to
protect helpless patients and all the weakest among us.
May the soul of Theresa Marie Schindler Schiavo rest in the peace and
mercy of God.

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Ours is a culture in which
human life is increasingly devalued and violated, especially where that life
is most weak and fragile.

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In addition, "63 percent of evangelicals
believe that while global warming may be a long-term issue, the problem is
being caused today, so we must start addressing it immediately ," Sellers said. And may God have mercy on our society which failed to protect
this innocent human life.

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Poll Results Indicate Growing Evangelical Concern
The group also announced that a new poll by Ellison Research showed strong
concern among evangelicals for responsible care of the environment. "The
consequences of global warming," the statement reads, "will hit the poor the
hardest, in part because those areas likely to be significantly affected first
are the poorest regions of the world.
The print ad has a partial list of the signatories and is headlined: "Our
commitment to Jesus Christ compels us to solve the global warming crisis.

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Leith Anderson, senior pastor of Wooddale Church near Minneapolis and
former president of the National Association of Evangelicals , said, "When a
major challenge like this is recognized, leaders must lead.
"Any man's death diminishes me," said the poet John Donne, "because I am
involved in mankind.

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The statement , Climate Change: An Evangelical Call to Action, establishes
that Christian moral convictions demand a response to the climate change
problem, and calls on governments, business, churches and individuals to play
a role.

Cardinal Keeler Mourns Tragic Death of Terri Schiavo

WASHINGTON, Cardinal William H." We are all diminished by this woman's death, a death
that speaks to the moral confusion we face today.

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"Yes, every man is
his 'brother's keeper,'" as the Holy Father teaches "because God entrusts us
to one another" (The Gospel of Life, 19).

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The Evangelical Climate Initiative Seeks National Legislation to Reduce
Emissions

New Poll Results Show Broad Evangelical Support For Effort

WASHINGTON, A group of more than 85 influential
evangelical leaders released a statement today expressing a biblically driven
commitment to curb global warming and called on the government to enact
national legislation to reduce carbon dioxide emissions that are contributing
to global climate change. Ron
Sellers, president of Ellison Research , said that 70 percent of the
evangelical respondents said they believed global warming would pose a serious
threat to future generations."
Jo Anne Lyon, executive director of World Hope International , said: "The
evangelical community has worked in poor countries for many years, spending
billions of dollars to help people meet their basic needs and to share the
Good News about Jesus Christ.

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Other signatories include denominational leaders Jack Hayford (Foursquare
Gospel), Peter Borgdorff (Christian Reformed Church), and Berten Waggoner
(Vineyard), as well as David Neff, executive editor of Christianity Today, and
Duane Litfin, president of Wheaton College."

Advertising Campaign
The Evangelical Climate Initiative also announced an advertising campaign
that will present the themes of the climate statement through a series of
national television, radio, and print ads , beginning with a full-page ad in
The New York Times February 9.

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The text reads in part: "With the same love of God and neighbor that compels
us to preach salvation through Jesus Christ, protect unborn life, preserve the
family and the sanctity of marriage, defend religious freedom and human
dignity, and take the whole Gospel to a hurting world, we the undersigned
evangelical leaders resolve to come together with others of like mind to pray
and to work to stop global warming.

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government to establish limits on emissions."
Rev.S. Bishops' Committee for Pro-Life Activities, made the following
statement today on the death of Terri Schiavo.

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We mourn the tragic death of Terri Schindler Schiavo, who died today from
dehydration and starvation.
Terri Schiavo's plight brought to light a critical question: To be a
society that is truly human, how should we care for those most helpless
patients who cannot speak for themselves?
A year ago Pope John Paul II answered this question, when he reaffirmed
that "the administration of food and water, even when provided by artificial
means," should be considered "morally obligatory" as long as it provides
nourishment and alleviates suffering for such patients.

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S. With God's help
we can make a difference. In the future, global warming puts at risk our
longstanding efforts to help the poor.

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"This is a positive step based on the hope that God will help Americans
lead on this issue," Borgdorff said ."

Concern for Impacts on People, Especially the Poor
The statement highlights a strong concern for the impact global warming
will have on people, especially poor nations and individuals .

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The Evangelical Climate Initiative is a group of more than 85 evangelical
leaders who - - as a result of their commitment to Jesus Christ and concern for
His creation -- have signed the statement entitled Climate Change: An
Evangelical Call to Action; it represents their efforts (signatories sign as
individuals, and not as spokespersons for their respective organizations) to
encourage action by evangelical Christians and all Americans to make life
changes necessary to help solve the global warming crisis, and to advance
legislation that will limit emissions, while respecting economic and business
concerns.org

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Evangelical Leaders Call Global Warming a Moral and Spiritual Crisis

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Calling on Leadership from Government and Business
For the first time, a major evangelical group is calling on the U.
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The document outlining theological and policy imperatives, issued by the
Evangelical Climate Initiative, was signed by leaders of evangelical Christian
denominations, mega-church pastors, Christian college presidents, and CEOs of
major evangelical world relief organizations.
The signers include Rick Warren, author of the runaway best seller, The
Purpose Driven Life, and the leaders of the two largest charitable
organizations in the country: Rich Stearns, president of World Vision , and
Commissioner Todd Bassett, national commander of The Salvation Army.

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"The most important step that
can be taken at the federal level," the statement reads, "is to pass and
implement national legislation requiring sufficient economy-wide reductions in
carbon dioxide emissions through cost effective, market-based mechanisms such
as a cap-and-trade program. Peter Borgdorff, head of the Christian Reformed Church, said the
statement was notable because of its Christian foundation and motivation, and
the specificity of its call for personal and government action on the issue of
climate change.