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Post by garyriccio on Aug 22, 2020 17:58:00 GMT
This thread will reveal faith perspectives on the attack on science that, in 2020, are most salient in the context of health policy. The connection with environmental stewardship is recognition that there are health effects of climate change that are most severe for poor people who live in medically hazardous if not frankly toxic environments.
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Post by garyriccio on Aug 22, 2020 18:01:42 GMT
A Christian Statement on Science for Pandemic Times We are deeply concerned about the polarization and politicization of science in the public square when so many lives are at stake. The word “science” has become a weapon in the culture wars. Scientists are vilified and their findings ignored, while conspiracy theories go viral. Sadly, Christians seem just as susceptible to these trends. Thoughtful Christians may disagree on public policy in response to the coronavirus, but none of us should ignore clear scientific evidence. Scientists are not all-knowing and have biases like the rest of us. That’s why the process of scientific research has built-in steps for testing, vetting, and validation by the whole community. |
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