Christian climate activists aim to bridge faith and environmental action

Some evangelical Christian activists are urging conservative anti-abortion advocates to support climate action, reframing environmental care as part of a “pro-life” approach.

Keerti Gopal reports for Inside Climate News.


In short:

  • Leaders like Jessica Moerman of the Evangelical Environmental Network (EEN) view environmental advocacy as essential to Christian stewardship, linking pollution and climate harm to pro-life values.
  • Some younger evangelicals prioritize environmental concerns over anti-abortion stances, reflecting a potential generational shift within conservative faith communities.
  • However, groups like the Cornwall Alliance reject environmental “pro-life” rhetoric and continue to support fossil fuels.

Key quote:

“If we really think about what the meaning of ‘pro-life’ is outside of the United States political construct…it really does mean, at the heart of it, caring for the environment, because you love your neighbor and you want the best for their health and well being.”

— Lauren Kim, YECA national organizer

Why this matters:

Connecting climate action with pro-life advocacy introduces climate awareness to traditionally skeptical communities. As climate change worsens, this approach may foster broader, bipartisan support for environmental protection while highlighting faith-based arguments for policy action on climate and public health.

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