I don't think there are any churches that have "Thou shalt not believe in climate change" written in their actual statement of faith.

It's easier to discredit the science than to say that climate change is a genuine issue but we don't want to do anything about it.

For Christians, doing something about climate change is about living out our faith - caring for those who need help, our neighbors here at home or on the other side of the world, and taking responsibility for this planet that God created and entrusted to us.

It's a common perception that science and religion are mutually exclusive. But there are many scientists who would consider themselves to be spiritual people.

We must prepare for a changing climate by incorporating climate preparedness into every aspect of our planning - for food, water, health, energy, even national security. We must reduce our emissions to prevent even more dangerous change.

We have to fix climate change with the people we have right now, and to a large extent with the perspectives we have right now as well.

I feel that one of the most important things I can do is connect climate change to the values, the faith, and the issues we already care about. And if, in the process, I have to sidestep around some very explosive mines, I will do that.