I object to the notion, common as it is, that “claims not backed by evidence” are characteristic specifically of Christianity.by E. Calvin BeisnerThe headline caught my attention: “Environmentalism as Religion: Unpacking the Congregation,” by Ryan M. Yonk and Jessica Rood of the American Institute for Economic Research. Having studied and written about environmentalism and its relationship with religion for over 30 years, I hoped the article would explain how and why religion motivates many … [Read more...]