[sustran] Roman Catholic Church: Pollution is a Sin

[Todd Edelman, Green Idea Factory]

Earlier this week, the Roman Catholic Church issued a modern addendum to 
the original seven deadly sins. The list, published in the Vatican 
newspaper /L’Osservatore Romano/, includes polluting, genetic 
engineering, being obscenely rich, drug dealing, abortion, pedophilia 
and causing social injustice.

The Vatican has gradually moved towards an environmental stance both 
under current Pope Benedict and his predecessor John Paul. Vatican 
buildings feature photovoltaic solar panels and the Church has hosted 
conferences on global warming. However, the Church’s inclusion of 
pollution as one of the most serious mortal sins represents a huge step. 
The message is clear: pollute the earth, go to hell...

full article: 
<http://www.carectomy.com/index.php/Politics/Pope-and-Southern-Baptists-Agree-Driving-is-a-Sin>

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