Climate Change and Faith

Why did the Pope issue an encyclical on climate change?

• To promote fossil fuels

• To oppose scientific findings

• To highlight the moral aspects of climate change

• To provide scientific evidence

What does science tell us about the cause of climate change?

• Natural cycles are the main cause

• There is no clear cause

• The sun is the main cause

• Humans are the main cause

What can't science determine about climate change?

• The effect on weather patterns

• The impact on sea levels

• The right actions to take

• The rate of climate change

How are faith and science described in relation to each other?

• They are identical

• They are in competition

• They are mutually exclusive

• They complement each other

Who is most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change?

• Politicians

• Scientists

• The poor and marginalized

• Wealthy individuals

What shared value is emphasized across different faiths regarding climate change?

• Political power

• Technological advancement

• Caring for the planet and others

• Economic growth

What does the Episcopal church say about climate change responsibility?

• Only governments should address it

• Northern Hemisphere residents have a particular responsibility

• It is solely a scientific issue

• It is not a concern for religious groups

What is the Hindu declaration's view on our duty towards the planet?

• We should prioritize economic growth

• We have a dharmic duty to ensure a bountiful planet

• We must focus on human needs only

• We have no duty

What does the Islamic declaration say about the current rate of climate change?

• It is sustainable

• It cannot be sustained

• It is irrelevant

• It is beneficial

What is the overall message regarding faith and science in addressing climate change?

• They are contradictory

• They are only for religious people

• They both support the need for action

• They are irrelevant