Letter to the editor: Taking action

Notes: "The recent decisions by the synods of Montreal and Ottawa to divest from fossil fuels are typical of an Anglican church that confuses fine words with real action. If they really wanted to take action on global warming, they could perhaps have set about ensuring that their buildings are energy efficient, encouraging their parishioners to walk, car-pool or take public transit to church, and grounding their globetrotting clergy and administrators, But no, such actions are too mundane, costly and inconvenient and might not even be reported in the 'Anglican Journal'; far better to divest from fossil fuels, and action that allows the synods to hold up their heads among progressive circles without inconveniencing anyone". [Text of entire article.]

Subjects: Hypocrisy - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Oil industries - Canada; Oil industries - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Investments - Moral and ethical aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Investments - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Disinvestment - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Climatic changes - Environmental aspects; Climatic changes - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada