Ed Mazza writes that Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum says he loves Pope Francis, but he wants the pontiff to stop talking about climate change and "leave science to the scientists." Santorum's comments come as the Pope, who holds a degree as a chemical technician and worked as a chemist before turning to the priesthood, has become increasingly vocal about climate change. "The church has gotten it wrong a few times on science, and I think that we probably are better off leaving science to the scientists," says Santorum, "and focusing on what we're really good at, which is theology and morality, When we get involved with political and controversial scientific theories, I think the church is not as forceful and credible."
But Santorum's not a scientist either so using Santorum's own logic why is Santorum more qualified than the Pope to discuss climate change? "I guess the question would be, if he shouldn't talk about it, should you?" asked Chris Wallace of Fox News. "Politicians, whether we like it or not, people in government have to make decision with regard to public policy that affect American workers," answered Santorum, adding that while "the pope can talk about whatever he wants to talk about," he questions the Pope's use of his moral authority to combat the issue of climate change.. Santorum — a devout Catholic — disagrees with the Pope's stance that climate change is man-made and has often called climate science "political science," arguing that a scientific consensus on climate change underscores this point. "All of this certainty, which is what bothers me about the debate, the idea that science is settled," says Santorum. "Any time you hear a scientist say science is settled, that's political science, not real science."
(Score: 3, Insightful) by Kromagv0 on Tuesday June 09 2015, @06:50PM
And I just want Rick Santorum to stop talking.
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(Score: 2, Funny) by hemocyanin on Tuesday June 09 2015, @07:52PM
Or at least change his name -- why would he willingly keep a name that means "The frothy mixture of lube and fecal matter that is sometimes the by-product of anal sex." http://blog.spreadingsantorum.com/ [spreadingsantorum.com]
(Score: 2) by tangomargarine on Tuesday June 09 2015, @11:12PM
He kind of had the name first...
"Is that really true?" "I just spent the last hour telling you to think for yourself! Didn't you hear anything I said?"
(Score: 2) by hemocyanin on Wednesday June 10 2015, @01:26PM
and so?
(Score: 1, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday June 10 2015, @01:41AM
This is considered "Insightful" with a +3? Really?
"characterized by or displaying insight; perceptive." (dictionary.com)
I am not a fan of the man either, but this pure ad hominem.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday June 10 2015, @09:51AM
The +3 includes the Karma modifier. There was only a single +1 moderation involved.