Go Pope Go

The Pope says that the whole evolution vs. creationism debate is ridiculous and that faith and science can coexist. Yay Pope!

Pope Benedict XVI said the debate raging in some countries — particularly the United States and his native Germany — between creationism and evolution was an “absurdity,” saying that evolution can coexist with faith.

The pontiff, speaking as he was concluding his holiday in northern Italy, also said that while there is much scientific proof to support evolution, the theory could not exclude a role by God.

Benedict also said the human race must listen to “the voice of the Earth” or risk destroying its very existence.

“We cannot simply do what we want with this Earth of ours, with what has been entrusted to us,” said the pope, who has been spending his time reading and walking in the scenic landscape bordering Austria.

Last April, the Vatican sponsored a scientific conference on climate change to underscore the role that religious leaders around the world could play in reminding people that willfully damaging the environment is sinful.

Many of the evangelical groups in the US have begun focusing on the environment, but many feel that this should not be a focus as it distracts them from the important issues like abortion and "family values". I don't think the evangelicals really care much what the Pope says. Sigh...

From msnbc.com