Will I be excommunicated from the Church of Environmentalism if I'm skeptical about Global Warming?

Question

The hypothesis is that there is disagreement among scientists, and yet we are proceeding as though there is consensus. Shouldn't we *know* the truth before we do anything about fixing what we don't really understand? How much money will we waste because it is politically expedient? Remember - Galileo was disputed, and he was right. Science has a long track-record of catching itself at being wrong.

Do yourself a favor, and read Michael Crichton's article on the veracity of Global Warming.
http://www.michaelcrichton.com/speech-ourenvironmentalfuture.html

Answer 1

a church is a church.
:)

Answer 2

My question to you is: if you're part of the so-called "Church of Environmentalism," why not just do what is recommended to stop global warming when it is viable?

This is how I always approach these questions, regardless of which side is being presented. I see evidence that points to different conclusions, but I don't know enough science myself to make a choice based on it. So, why not just treat the environment with respect anyway? It certainly won't do anyone except some businesses any harm...

In fact, even if global warming isn't "solved," other problems would be if we all agreed to be environmentally conscious.

Answer 3

I don't think you will. I too am an environmentalist, or at least try to be, and I too am a bit skeptical. Some alarmists lay the blame for climate changes at the feet of humans, but long before the industrial revolution there were cyclic changes to the climate. I don't know how much of the change that is now being seen is caused by human abuse and how much if it is simply nature doing what it does. I think that much of the data available is quite slanted depending on who is trying to sell there opinion as gospel.

Answer 4

Rhiannon's answer was great. But you will be excommunicated. When answering questions here, when I propose what Rhiannon said, I get met with a massive amount of vitriol. And I am clear about that fact that I'm all for less pollution and being better steward's of our planet, but because I question "fad of the day" that is making lots of rich people richer, well, I get beat up. I don't mind, I kind of think it's funny.

Answer 5

There is no Church of Environmentalism, but you might not get your hypothesis published in Scientific American.

What is your hypothesis?

Answer 6

Probibly.

Answer 7

skepticism is healthy, as long as it's based on the evidence (as opposed to wishful thinking). so why are you skeptical?