Change Hearts

The Pope's focus on the environment has an underlying purpose which is very much in keeping with the purpose of religion.  The Pope wants to change hearts, not just the environment.  He links climate issues with the suffering of the poor.  He wants people to change the way they do things because of compassion for the poor.  Many people give money to charity to support the poor, because they care for the poor.  The Pope has asked for more of a change of heart.  He wants us to care enough so that we change our lifestyle.  It is one thing to give money.  It is another thing to leave your car in the garage.  The same goes for corporate business.  There is a lot of money to be made, for some, a few, in the way we do business that involves energy.  The Pope wants the Directors and business leaders of such companies to change their hearts because of a compassion for those who cannot even afford their products.  It will be a hard cell.  So was the Gospel, and still is.