If you are Catholic and think that
the Pontifical Academy of Science [OR a «working group»] speaks for the Pope — Shame on you...... If not — you are excused.
The Pontifical Academy of Science is comprised of scientists whose backgrounds are from Atheists, Agnostics, Christians, — Some even very anti-Catholic / Christian [Paul J. Crutzen The lead Author of this group — Signed The Humanist Manifesto.]
Kim,
the Pontifical Academy of Science is unlikely to embrace your Panglossian philosophy, for sound scientific reasons, eh?
Indeed,
the Pontifical Academy of Science is planning an entire conference focused upon the moral necessity to address these serious topics seriously:
The Guardian translated several noteworthy passages, including one that essentially endorses the reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the conclusions that emerged a year ago at a four - day meeting on sustainable development and climate change hosted by
the Pontifical Academy of Science meeting last year (which I reported on at length):
36, (Vatican:
Pontifical Academy of Science), 67.
Religious Freedom 29 April 2011 To
Pontifical Academy of Science.
Gee, I think the Pope might be shocked to hear you say that, since Hawking has been a member of
the Pontifical Academy of Science since 1986.
Not exact matches
In fact, Benedict specifically praised - and blessed -
science and scientists in an address to the
Pontifical Academy of Sciences.
Certainly Catholic Christianity has had the ability to engage the issue with seriousness, with respect for the integrity
of science, and with fidelity to the biblical narrative and Tradition
of the Church, as evidenced by the efforts
of Pope Pius XII (Humani Generis, 1950) and Pope John Paul II [Address to the
Pontifical Academy of Sciences, October 22, 1996).
«We are in front
of the paradox that, while the Vatican -LCB-
Pontifical]
Academy of Science endorses evolutionism, the VP
of the biggest scientific institution in Italy denies it.»
The draft appears to be «well thought out and well informed by the
science advisers on the Pontifical Academy, contrary to statements I have seen publicly that state that he should stick to matters of religion and morals,» says earth scientist Marcia McNutt, a participant in the Vatican workshop and editor - in - chief of the Science family of journals (publisher of ScienceIn
science advisers on the
Pontifical Academy, contrary to statements I have seen publicly that state that he should stick to matters
of religion and morals,» says earth scientist Marcia McNutt, a participant in the Vatican workshop and editor - in - chief
of the
Science family of journals (publisher of ScienceIn
Science family
of journals (publisher
of ScienceInsider).
The rare joint meeting
of the
Pontifical Academy of Sciences and
Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences — «Sustainable Humanity, Sustainable Nature, Our Responsibility» — helped demarcate where
science leaves off and the rest
of society, including organized religion, plays a role in shaping the quality
of human life and environmental conditions in this century.
Addendum, May 3 4:51 p.m. * The first mention
of birth control came from Hsin - Chi Kuan, a member
of the
Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences (and emeritus political
science professor at the Chinese University
of Hong Kong).
Just so everyone knows, Catholic educational institutions teach the peer - reviewed
science and follow the lead
of the
Pontifical Academy of Sciences, which includes scientists who have helped write the IPCC Assessments.
That is why there is a
Pontifical Academy of Sciences, and why for centuries there have been
science faculties in thousands
of Jewish and Christian colleges and universities around the world.
Pope Francis has appointed Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, a prominent German climate change expert, to the Vatican's
Pontifical Academy of Sciences, the goal
of which is to promote the progress
of the mathematical, physical, and natural
sciences.
Jeff Dozier, dean
of the University
of California's Bren School
of Environmental
Science & Management at Santa Barbara, participated in the
Pontifical Academy of Sciences study week on «
Science for Survival and Sustainable Development.»