[randomhero97]

also open the way to a new pantheism tinged with neo-paganism

How ironic. Hey, mr. pope what about the vast wealth the vatican holds? I'm sure it could do a lot of good helping the poor. Freakin hypocrites.

[aquila48]

“Nature Must Not be Valued Above Man, Pope Warns”

That one has even to make such a statement shows the shallowness and inanity of some people’s thinking. (Not talking about the pope here, but the people he’s adressing)

1. Isn’t man part of nature? So,if you value nature you must value man.

2. Since man is doing the “valuing” and he’s the only one entity capable of doing so, it’s impossible or nonsensical for him to value anything more than himself, since if he stops existing valuing itself will vanish.

[Tax-chick]

I hope that, in view of the recent revelations of scientific fraud, that the Pope will never again express concern about “climate,” or imply that we have a moral duty to be concerned about it.

The basic principle is practically unarguable: we should all do what we can (like, don’t litter) to keep the earth a suitable living space for all the people and as many plants and animals as is reasonable. However, the scientific issues are far out of the Holy Father’s competence, and he should be very cautious about what “expert advice” he accepts.

[YHAOS]

"Nature Must Not be Valued Above Man, Pope Warns"

What, I wonder, was his first clue. Whatever it was, most Liberals don't have it (a clue).

[NYer]

We must not succumb to the "notions of the environment inspired by eco-centrism and bio-centrism" because these "eliminate the difference of identity and value between the human person and other living things," the Pontiff warns in his message.

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[SuziQ]

Responding to the attitudes of some environmental groups, Pope Benedict cautions against assuming an "egalitarian vision of the 'dignity' of all living creatures," since this mentality causes the "distinctiveness and superior role of human beings" in the world to cease carrying weight.

A good reminder to everyone about humans being made in the image and likeness of God, because in the new Eco-Religion, humans ARE just one other species, and not considered anything special.