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*The views and opinions expressed in this blog post do not necessarily reflect the official position of The Montana Association of Christians. MAC is a progressive, ecumenical organization, committed to the values of Matthew 25 and embracing the diversity of all individuals. If you have questions about MAC's position on any public policy issues, please feel free to contact the MAC at admin@macmt.org.

Gibson Resolution

6/2/2016

 

Call to Conscience on Climate Disruption
The below article is courtesy of the Friends Committee on National Legislation
http://fcnl.org/issues/energy/call_to_conscience_on_climate_disruption/

Bipartisan Congressional action is vital to catalyze the necessary national and global solutions to climate disruption. FCNL's Call to Conscience on Climate Disruption seeks to dissipate the partisan logjam through a faith-filled, non-partisan moral call, led by concerned citizens across the nation, dialoguing directly and constructively with legislators. Faith-based approaches to contentious issues – when grounded in concern for the most vulnerable peoples and recognizing the Light within all people – can dissipate divisiveness and focus on values of fellowship, redemption, and a shared purpose.

For the past 3 years, we have adopted this approach with key legislators from both parties, asking that they come together to publicly declare that climate disruption is real, is primarily caused by human activities, and is inflicting great harm on present generations and our beloved Earth. This modest yet significant first step is necessary before solutions can happen: for Congress to solve a problem (climate disruption and partisan paralysis), it must first admit it has one.

We are pleased that after three years, the tone of Congress on climate disruption is indeed changing.

The Republican Climate Resolution

On September 17, 2015, a week prior to Pope Francis’ address to Congress, Rep. Chris Gibson (R-NY) and 10 fellow House Republicans introduced a climate resolution – House Resolution 424 – the first formal and affirmative statement on climate disruption by a group of elected Republicans in Congress since 2008. It is the beginning of a new bipartisan spirit in Congress for meaningful legislation that can address the root causes and impacts of climate disruption.


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Blackfoot-Clearwater Stewardship Project

4/15/2016

 
For the last decade, Montanans have been working together, shoulder to shoulder, to develop local solutions to land management challenges in the Blackfoot and Clearwater Valleys. In 2006, the Blackfoot Challenge convened a diverse group of stakeholders including timber industry representatives, snowmobilers, outfitters and guides, and conservationists to cultivate a Montana- made plan for the Seeley Lake Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest. The result of their collective efforts is the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Project (BCSP). The BCSP is a legislative proposal for the National Forest lands around Seeley Lake and Ovando areas, which would provide thoughtful landscape-style planning to create certainty for the timber industry, create opportunities to increase recreational use, and to secure conservation protections. With support and endorsement from all three impacted counties, the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Project asks Montana’s Congressional delegation to work together to pass legislation that benefits our communities, our values, and our outdoor traditions.
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For more information on this Project, visit the websites at:
Montana Wilderness Association 
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Blackfoot Proposal

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