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Forum speakers mix science, faith in discussing climate change
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From left, John Cromartie, a retired United Methodist pastor, Rev. Bill Coates, pastor at First Baptist Church in Gainesville, and Dr. Vernon Dixon, a local leader for the Citizens' Climate Lobby, listen during the “Climate Change: A Common Sense Approach and Free Market Solution,” forum and panel discussion at Brenau's Hosch Theatre in Gainesville, on Thursday, April 12, 2018. - photo by David Barnes
Often at odds with each other, science and religion shared center stage in Gainesville Thursday in a discussion of climate change. “God’s plan is very clear. His instructions are very clear,” said the Rev. John Cromartie, a retired United Methodist pastor. “We are to care for this precious creation and, likewise, the Bible is clear about our responsibility when things go amiss.