In 1998 Pope John Paul II became one of the first
leaders to visit communist Cuba and meet with Fidel Castro.
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. 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.

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He was also the first Pope of Polish ethnicity.

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"Religious tolerance and acceptance were Pope John Paul's core ideals. John Paul II was also the
first Pope to visit a Mosque and visited more than 20 Islamic countries.

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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.

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Congresswoman Tubbs Jones Releases Statement on Death of Pope John Paul II

"An advocate for human rights, peace and justice, the Pope was the most
traveled pope in history.

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government to establish limits on emissions."
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.

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"Pope John Paul II impacted people of all ages worldwide, especially young
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"I rise today to recognize one of the most influential Popes in modern
history. In 1942 he felt a calling
to the church. 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.

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Subsequently, he
served as Archbishop of Krakow, Poland and was appointed a Cardinal. He
expressed sorrow for historic hostilities toward Jews and prayed at the
Western Wall in Jerusalem, Judaism's most Holy site.

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He was ordained a priest at the age of 26.
"On October 16, 1978, Cardinal Wojityla became Pope John Paul II.
"Pope John Paul II died on April 2, 2005.

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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."

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."
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He had a passion for the outdoors and the theatre. He
opened the door for future non-Italian Popes as he was the first since Adrian
VI in 1522. "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."
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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During his childhood, he had many
Jewish friends and expressed a long-standing respect for the Jewish faith. 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. "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."

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. "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.

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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.

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Creating World Youth Day in 1986, the Pope showed his commitment to
young people worldwide. His hope was to instill the values of freedom, hope,
truth, and justice in youth so they could work towards bettering the future of
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WASHINGTON, Today, Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs
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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.
"This is a positive step based on the hope that God will help Americans
lead on this issue," Borgdorff said."
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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He visited over 120 countries in every continent
except Antarctica and met with a diverse group of World Leaders. In the future, global warming puts at risk our
longstanding efforts to help the poor.

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had a profound respect for other religions. The Evangelical Climate Initiative Seeks National Legislation to Reduce
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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.
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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The members of the House of Representatives remain mindful of John Paul's
message of tolerance, hope, peace, and justice.
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.org

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In 1986
the Pope invited a diverse group of 90 religious leaders to Assisi, Italy to
pray and recognize the role world religions have in promoting understanding
and tolerance.

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"During his childhood the Pope was very athletic and an exemplary student.
"Pope John Paul II's captivating personality and commitment to the church
and humanity ingratiated him into the hearts of millions of people worldwide. With God's help
we can make a difference ."

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.