Evangelical leader Richard Cizik on global warming

Can two groups often perceived as being on opposite sides of the climate debate actually find common ground? Evangelical leader Richard Cizik makes the case that they can. In this talk, Cizik explores the growing convergence between Evangelicals and scientists on the issue of global warming, challenging the assumption that religious conviction and scientific consensus on climate change are inherently at odds. He examines how a segment of the Evangelical community has increasingly embraced climate science, framing environmental stewardship as consistent with, rather than opposed to, biblical teaching on caring for God’s creation.

Cizik’s perspective represents an important voice within the broader movement of Evangelical environmentalism, illustrating how bridging religious and scientific communities can strengthen, rather than dilute, the case for urgent climate action. His remarks offer a hopeful model for uniting traditionally divided communities around a shared commitment to protecting the planet.