Religious leaders attack Pell on climate (Oz)

[cbayer]

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1663232/Religious-leaders-attack-Pell-on-climate

26 JUN 2012, 3:40 PM - SOURCE: AAP

A Sydney rabbi says it is unfortunate George Pell dominates the media when religious figures discuss climate change.
Religious leaders have taken a swipe at Sydney's Catholic archbishop George Pell for denying the science of climate change and drowning out other voices in the debate.

Sydney rabbi Jeffrey Kamins and retiring Canberra bishop Pat Power were in Canberra on Tuesday to argue Australia needed to tackle dangerous climate change for future generations.

Rabbi Kamins said too many people incorrectly believed religion had an antipathy towards science.

"We believe for the most part as religious leaders that it's all about the growth of consciousness and awareness," he told AAP outside parliament house, adding global warming couldn't be ignored.

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[Scootaloo]

1. Well, of course the media focuses on a denier

To exist, the media needs "controversy," ginned up or otherwise. If nintey-nine people say "the sky is blue," the media will find that one guy who insists "the sky is charteuse!" and will use his assertion to claim there is some controversy as to the actual color of the sky. The news isn't that 99% of people agree on something, the news is that "there's a debate"

[cbayer]

2. Isn't that the truth!

And Pell is nothing if not a lightning rod for controversy.

[aquart]

3. Perhaps the Vatican would like to buy land in the Maldives?

I hear they're looking to sell.

[cbayer]

4. Beach property!

Oops!