Faith, climate change support not mutually exclusive

I am writing to express my disappointment in the advertised event “Climate Trojan Horse,” an event with a banner advertised by a local church.

It is hard to miss the irony that an event based on disproving climate change is advertised in Sandpoint, in February without snow on the ground and above-average temperatures. I support free speech, but not when the information is untrue and actively hurting people.

Climate change is very much a here-and-now issue, and without mitigation and adaptation efforts, more and more people will suffer. This event mentions that efforts to lessen the impacts of climate change are “anti-Christ,” but I would ask what is more Christ-like than taking care of creation? What is more Christ-like than caring for our fellow humans and protecting them from the dangers of climate change?

Being concerned about climate change and being a Christian are not mutually exclusive. In fact, atmospheric scientist Katherine Hayhoe explains that her Christian faith is the reason she became a climate scientist.

Our window to stop the most disastrous impacts of climate change is rapidly closing, and hosting events that aim to spread false information regarding climate change will do significantly more damage.

We are all on this planet together, let's take extra good care of our home.

MAKAYLA SUNDQUIST

Kootenai