The Climate Crisis: A Clergy Call to Action

Our climate is changing — and we have an obligation to act.

Our climate is changing — and we have an obligation to educate.

Our climate is changing — and we have an obligation to change our behavior to address the crisis.

This call to action, similar to what scientists have been saying for many years, is coming from a unique subset of the world’s citizens. It is coming from clergy members representing a wide array of religions and from all corners of the planet.

Regardless of their specific religious beliefs, clergy members have a great deal in common. Building on a scientific foundation, religion teaches us that we are connected as one human family and, further, we are connected to all life. Thus, our own survival is inextricably connected to the responsible stewardship of the Earth and all its creatures.

Similarly, regardless of their specific religious beliefs, clergy members of all faiths share a commitment to care for the disenfranchised. Building on a scientific foundation, clergy know that the people with the least access to resources experience the greatest suffering as a result of a changing climate. They understand that ecological insecurity reinforces inequality. And they recognize that they have a moral and ethical responsibility to advocate for those who…