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To anti-capitalists climate change is just a pretext for a planned economy

by E. Calvin Beisner

Guest column by Rainer ZitelmannMany so-called climate change activists are not really concerned about the climate and the environment. No, for them, these are merely instruments in the fight against capitalism. Examine the standard work of anti-capitalist climate change activists and you will quickly see what I mean.Naomi Klein, the popular critic of capitalism and globalization, admits that she initially had no particular interest in the issues surrounding and related to climate change. Then, … [Read more...]

Dated: August 26, 2021

Tagged With: Anti-capitalism, capitalism, climate justice, Naomi Klein, Rainer Zitelmann, The Power of Capitalism, This Changes Everything
Filed Under: Bridging Humanity and the Environment, Climate Policy, Economics, Poverty & Development, Environmental & Social Justice, Featured

What Anticapitalist Christian Economists Get Wrong

by William Anderson

Almost any economist who has taught at a Christian college or operates in Christian academic circles has been asked the question, “What about the poor?” Most of the time, people ask the question in the spirit of dismissing any view of economics that favors free markets. Although there are a few Christian colleges where at least the economics faculty might look favorably upon a market economy, the hostility toward free markets is as strong at most Christian colleges as it is in the most left-wing … [Read more...]

Dated: July 17, 2020

Tagged With: Association Of Christian Economists, capitalism, Laurence Vance, Rich Christians In An Age Of Hunger, Ronald J. Sider
Filed Under: Bridging Humanity and the Environment, Developmental Economics, Poverty

Here Are 4 Outrageously Insane Climate Proposals

by Jarrett Stepman

Judging from the much-hyped and widely mocked speech by Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg at the United Nations earlier this week, it’s clear that some young people are convinced that the world will soon end unless we do something drastic.“You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words,” Thunberg said. “… We are in the beginning of a mass extinction and all you can talk about is money and fairy tales of eternal economic growth. How dare you!”Earlier this year, I noted some … [Read more...]

Dated: October 8, 2019

Tagged With: capitalism, Environment, Greta Thunberg
Filed Under: Bridging Humanity and the Environment, Climate & Energy

Should Government Take Steps to Curb Acquisitiveness?

by E. Calvin Beisner

Recently when I posted an item to Facebook that applauded America's growing economy under President Donald Trump, a friend challenged the notion that economic growth is a good thing. He and I have discussed the subject various times. He thinks that for countries already as wealthy as the United States growth is bad because it entails depleting resources and doesn't actually enhance human well being or happiness. I have responded to both ideas in my chapter refuting the idea that "Capitalism Is … [Read more...]

Dated: June 15, 2018

Tagged With: acquisitiveness, Anne Bradley, Art Lindsley, capitalism, capitalism and the environment, Counting the Cost, economic ethics, Economic Growth, free markets, Institute for Faith Work and Economics, limited government, socialism
Filed Under: Bridging Humanity and the Environment, Economics, Poverty & Development

Economic Freedom and Care for the Environment: Mutually Exclusive or Mutually Beneficial?

by Hugh Whelchel

In the late 1970s, our energy outlook was not looking good. Over six years, gas prices had tripled and there were shortages and long lines at the pump. It appeared that we were at the mercy of OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries). Experts predicted that we would be out of oil soon, perhaps as early as 1990. Man-Made Crises or Man-Fabricated Crises? The gasoline shortage was just part of the story of gloom and doom we heard on a regular basis. Stanford University professor … [Read more...]

Dated: September 19, 2017

Tagged With: capitalism, Christianity, Economic Freedom, Economics, Environment, Freedom, IFWE, Innovation, Over Population, Population, property rights
Filed Under: Bridging Humanity and the Environment, Climate & Energy, Environmental Subjects

Anglican Bishop and Labour Leader Respond to Pope Francis on Climate Change

by E. Calvin Beisner

Anglican Bishop Peter Forster and Labour Party Leader Bernard Donoughue team up for a clear, concise, respectful, yet telling critique of Pope Francis's encyclical LAUDATO SI', published by the Global Warming Policy Foundation. They argue, as has the Cornwall Alliance, that: 1. The policies Pope Francis supports to reduce global warming will harm the world's poor. 2. Using fossil fuels has been and should continue to be a huge benefit to humanity, lifting billions of out poverty, but also to … [Read more...]

Dated: July 14, 2015

Tagged With: Benny Peiser, capitalism, Carbon Dioxide, Church of England, Climate Change, Climate Policy, Energy Policy, Fossil Fuels, free-market economics, Global Warming, Global Warming Policy Foundation, Laudato Si, Pope Francis
Filed Under: Bridging Humanity and the Environment

Bandow: Papal encyclical forgets the ecological benefits of market economies

by E. Calvin Beisner

Christian economist Doug Bandow, a long-time friend, has published three thoughtful responses to Laudato Si, Pope Francis's encyclical on the environment. One is "In Calling on Government, Laudato Si Underestimates Power of the the Market." It is, as usual, clear and concise. This excerpt is particularly important: ... the Pontiff’s own goals conflict. For instance, he speaks movingly of the dignity of work and its importance for all, including the poor. These jobs—especially better ones, of … [Read more...]

Dated: June 24, 2015

Tagged With: capitalism, Climate Change, Doug Bandow, Laudato Si, Pope Francis, property rights
Filed Under: Bridging Humanity and the Environment, Climate Policy, Economics, Poverty & Development, Environmental Economics, Poverty, Regulation, Religion & Science

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May 23, 2025 – Grand Rapids, MI

GR.Church, 4525 Stauffer Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Dr. E. Calvin Beisner, Cornwall Alliance President, and Steve Goreham, Cornwall Alliance Board Member, will hold a symposium on Sustainable Energy, Climate Change, and the costs to YOUR life.  For tickets and more information, click HERE.

June 18-21, 2025–Dallas, TX

Cornwall Alliance will be a host of the Association of Classical Christian Schools’ (ACCS) annual Repairing the Ruins conference in Dallas, TX, and will have an exhibit booth.

Details and registration can be found HERE.

September 19-20–Arlington, VA

Dr Beisner will represent the Cornwall Alliance at the fall meeting of the Philadelphia Society and will have a literature table.

Attendance is for Society members and invited guests only. To inquire about an invitation, email Dr. Cal Beisner: Calvin@cornwallalliance.org.

September 26-27– Lynchburg, VA

Dr. Beisner will be speaking at the Christian Education Initiative Annual Summit, “Advancing Christ’s Kingdom Through Biblical Worldview Education.” 

Details and registration can be found HERE.

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