Climate Quote by Steven D. Levitt
““It is understandable, therefore, that the movement to stop global warming has taken on the feel of a religion. The core belief is that humankind inherited a pristine Eden, has sinned greatly by polluting it, and must now suffer lest we all perish in a fiery apocalypse.””
About This Quote
Environmental activism can adopt dogmatic certainty, resembling religious fervor.
In simple terms: Activism sometimes becomes dogmatic.
Key Takeaway
Balance passion with evidence.
Themes
environment
faith
dogma
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
environmental
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- community outreach
- personal lifestyle
Key Concepts
climate change
belief systems
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we discuss climate change without dogma?
- What role does hope play in activism?
A Different Perspective
Overly religious framing may alienate skeptics.
![“[...]if you are hoping to damage opponents' mental health, go ahead and tell them how inferior or dim-witted or nasty they are. But even if you are certifiably right on every point, you should not think for a minute that you will ever be able to persuade them. Name-calling will make you an enemy…” quote by Steven D. Levitt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4e9/steven-d-levitt-5284_first-place_if-you-are-hoping-to-damage-opponents-me_193482.jpg)
