Some evangelical Christian activists are urging conservative anti-abortion advocates to support climate action and environmental reform as part of a “pro-life” approach.
Keerti Gopal reports for Inside Climate News.
In short:
- Leaders such as Jessica Moerman of the Evangelical Environmental Network (EEN) view environmental advocacy as essential to Christian stewardship, and link pollution and climate damage to pro-life values.
- Some younger evangelicals are prioritizing environmental concerns over anti-abortion views, reflecting a potential generational shift within conservative faith communities.
- However, groups such as the Cornwall Alliance reject environmental “pro-life” rhetoric and continue to support fossil fuels.
Key quote:
“If we really think about what ‘pro-life’ means outside of the American political construct … it really means, at its core, caring about the environment because you love your neighbor and you want the best have for their health and well-being.”
– Lauren Kim, YECA national organizer
Why it matters:
Connecting climate action with pro-life advocacy introduces climate awareness to traditionally skeptical communities. As climate change worsens, this approach could foster broader, bipartisan support for environmental protection while emphasizing it faith-based arguments for policy action on climate and public health.