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Show RECONCILING SCIENCE AND RELIGION By KENLEE EAST Assistant Section Editor BYU Humanities Professor George B. Handley spoke to students and faculty at Weber State University about the interaction between religion and climate change. Handley began by telling of his roots in Ogden, Utah on Oct. 22. Handley explained how one of his grandfathers in the 1830’s was on the board of Ogden City. Handley was raised in the suburbs of New York City by his parents. His parents were semi-religious, yet he was not a full member of any church. He spoke about the various churches who have many different views on climate change. He shared a quote from a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Elder Dallin H. Oaks in 2017. It read, “These are challenging times filled with big worries: wars, possible epidemics of infectious diseases, droughts, floods, and global warming. Sea coast cities are concerned with the rising level of the ocean which will bring tides to their doorsteps over their thresholds. Global warming is also affecting agricultural and wildlife.” Some people, both members and nonmembers of the Church, say that climate change isn’t real and that it's just a false belief, but Handley believes that it is much more than that. He explained that some parts of it are based from religious beliefs, but he continues to believe in both religion and the science behind climate change. Handley spoke about the “Four Grounds for Engagement” which are Scientific Literacy, Critical Judgement, Know and Ac- knowledge Your Values and Be Civil. He also told how when the conversation of climate change was brought up he simply would reply with “I don’t know, I’m not a scientist.” He encouraged the audience to research topics, so they could be knowledgeable about topics and understand what the Earth is going through. He continued to say, “Climate change has presented many challenges and still challenges our capacity to change.” When the topic of the beginning of climate change came up, he explained the other belief that people simply didn’t believe that climate change was real. People would say that the earth is self-sufficient. He commented “I’ve never doubted climate change since I heard it in college. Never any research in climate change, just accepted it. No religious reason to be skeptical, no educated understanding of climate change.” Climate change is said to be human caused. With each car going by, each factory being built, humanity's carbon footprint is seeming to get bigger each year. To try and point out companies or people leaving the biggest carbon footprint would be seemingly impossible due to people driving out for fun uses the same amount as if someone was rushed to the hospital the same distance. In short, humans cannot survive forever like this. Handley also asked “Why should I feel betrayed if someone has a different religious view or political view about climate change? People of all different religions have different beliefs.” Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com 47th Annual Park City November 1-3 Sponsored by your Utah Toyota Dealers Basin Recreation Field House (NewPark) Center Drive, Kimball Junction (off I-80) EXTRA DAY FREE on Disneyland® Resort tickets! Stay and play longer for less with our 5th Day Free Disneyland® Resort Tickets valid for travel now – December 31, 2019. Purchase Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Tickets for the most flexibility, or choose 1-Park per Day tickets for as low as $65 per day! Sales Hours: Friday night, 8pm-1am Saturday, 10am-6pm Sunday, 10am-2pm Admission: Friday night, $10 (under 12 free) Saturday, $5 (under 12 free) Sunday, $2 (under 12 free) Equipment Check-In & Pick-Up Early Check-in: Oct 28 - 31 9am-5pm Jans Mt. Outfitters @ Park Ave & Cole Sport @ Park Ave Check-in: Friday, November 1 Add Disney’s MaxPass Service to any of our tickets for just $15 per day. Even better, save $30 per ticket on our 5th Day Free tickets with Disney’s MaxPass! 3pm-7pm Basin Recreation Field House Pick-Up: Sunday, November 3 3:30-5pm Basin Recreation Field House (Note: 30% Commission to PCST) Best of State 2013 - 2019 Travel Agency Please mention Weber State Signpost when booking 855-GET-AWAY | getawaytoday.com st f the be “One o s in the p ski swa tr y.” coun gazine - SKI Ma Needpixnow.com 6 | October 24, 2019 | MyWeberMedia.com Great Selection of New & Used Ski & Snowboard Equipment & Clothing Proceeds benefit the Park City Ski & Snowboard For more information, call (435) 649-8749 or visit www.parkcityskiswap.com |