Santorum Takes Climate Change Denial To A Biblical Level ~~~ 'Absolute Travesty Of Scientific Research '

I guess Santorum doesn't agree with the Vatican on everything, after all the Vatican (and the Holy Father, who is Infallible after all) agree that climate change is a real and man-caused thing.

http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Pontifical-Academy-of-Sciences_Glacier_Report_050511_final.pdf

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/messages/peace/documents/hf_ben-xvi_mes_20091208_xliii-world-day-peace_en.html

Form the above address by the Holy Pontiff

7. Sad to say, it is all too evident that large numbers of people in different countries and areas of our planet are experiencing increased hardship because of the negligence or refusal of many others to exercise responsible stewardship over the environment. The Second Vatican Ecumenical Council reminded us that “God has destined the earth and everything it contains for all peoples and nations”.[14] The goods of creation belong to humanity as a whole. Yet the current pace of environmental exploitation is seriously endangering the supply of certain natural resources not only for the present generation, but above all for generations yet to come.[15] It is not hard to see that environmental degradation is often due to the lack of far-sighted official policies or to the pursuit of myopic economic interests, which then, tragically, become a serious threat to creation. To combat this phenomenon, economic activity needs to consider the fact that “every economic decision has a moral consequence” [16] and thus show increased respect for the environment. When making use of natural resources, we should be concerned for their protection and consider the cost entailed – environmentally and socially – as an essential part of the overall expenses incurred. The international community and national governments are responsible for sending the right signals in order to combat effectively the misuse of the environment. To protect the environment, and to safeguard natural resources and the climate, there is a need to act in accordance with clearly-defined rules, also from the juridical and economic standpoint, while at the same time taking into due account the solidarity we owe to those living in the poorer areas of our world and to future generations.

Maybe they can just pray for it to get cooler./s I'm sorry but any political figure that utters the word religion should automatically be disqualified. I don't give a rat's a$$ about your supposed "morals". I care that you can make a decision based on facts, history and research. Not some book that if published today as new would be laughed off the shelf. I'm sick of the constant injection of "religious beliefs" into everything from policy to taxe rates. Look if that is how you choose to live your life, fine, but keep it to your self.

My perception is that Santorum is a 1930's Evangelical preacher using his Sermon to preach to 2012 Voters. It's a totally losing proposition.