“A sound theology of creation-care will consider human achievement (building dams, erecting skyscrapers, mining for fossil fuels, etc.) as much a cause for celebration of God's creative purposes as a picnic in a virgin forest.”
David Hankins
The executive director of the Louisiana Baptist Convention was explaining his opposition to a recent expression of concern by some Southern Baptist conservatives that global warming is causing damage to the environment. (BP)
“I feel amazingly well; I don't feel like I'm cracking up or I'm dying. These headlines, like the paper that they're written on, are recycled.”
Tony Perkins
The president of the conservative Family Research Council was responding to reports that the Religious Right's clout is diminishing. (ABP)
“I am not one of those who say the Religious Right is dead or gone. What I have said is what has felt like a monologue is over, and a dialogue has begun.”
Jim Wallis
Wallis is head of the liberal Sojourners/Call to Renewal anti-poverty movement. (ABP)