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[Intro]
Is someone at the door?
(It’s hard to tell any more)
Too afraid to knock
(Can’t outrun the clock)
[Verse 1]
No sense in saying
Your opinion
If you’re just praying
And a moron’s minion
[Chorus]
(Ding dong)
Is someone at the door?
(It’s hard to tell any more)
Too afraid to knock
(Can’t outrun the clock)
It won’t be long
[Bridge]
No surprise
(Turn to the wise)
If you don’t know
(Which way to go)
[Verse 2]
No sense opining
Your opinion
If you’re just playing
With knowing or swaying
[Chorus]
(Ding dong)
Is someone at the door?
(It’s hard to tell any more)
Too afraid to knock
(Can’t outrun the clock)
It won’t be long
[Bridge]
No surprise
(Turn to the wise)
If you don’t know
(Which way to go)
[Chorus]
(Ding dong)
Is someone at the door?
(It’s hard to tell any more)
Too afraid to knock
(Can’t outrun the clock)
It won’t be long
[Bridge]
No surprise
(Turn to the wise)
If you don’t know
(Which way to go)
Is someone at the door?
(It’s hard to tell any more)
Too afraid to knock
(Can’t outrun the clock)
[Verse]
No sense in saying
Your opinion
If you’re just praying
And a moron’s minion
[Chorus]
(Ding dong)
Is someone at the door?
(It’s hard to tell any more)
Too afraid to knock
(Can’t outrun the clock)
It won’t be long
[Bridge]
No surprise
(Turn to the wise)
If you don’t know
(Which way to go)
[Chorus]
No sense in saying
Your opinion
If you’re just praying
And a moron’s minion
[Bridge]
No surprise
(Turn to the wise)
If you don’t know
(Which way to go)
[Outro]
No sense in saying
Your opinion
If you’re just praying
And a moron’s minion
A SCIENCE NOTE
The skepticism expressed by figures like President Donald Trump and some Evangelical Christians toward climate change presents significant challenges to addressing and stabilizing the global climate crisis. Here’s an analysis of how this stance impacts climate action:
1. Policy and Legislative Impacts:
- Rollback of Climate Policies: During Trump’s presidency, several climate-focused regulations were rolled back, including the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the relaxation of emissions standards for vehicles, and the removal of restrictions on fossil fuel production. These actions delayed critical mitigation efforts at a national and global level.
- Promotion of Fossil Fuels: By prioritizing fossil fuels and dismissing renewable energy initiatives, the administration supported industries contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, reducing momentum for cleaner alternatives.
2. Public Opinion and Cultural Influence:
- Misinformation Spread: When leaders and influential groups deny or downplay climate change, it perpetuates public skepticism. Evangelical Christian groups that interpret climate action as conflicting with religious beliefs or emphasize divine control over Earth may discourage proactive environmental stewardship among their followers.
- Polarization: Climate change becomes a politicized issue rather than a scientific one, leading to partisan gridlock that hampers the implementation of effective solutions.
3. Lost Leadership Opportunities:
- Global Leadership Void: U.S. withdrawal from international climate agreements undercuts global collaboration. The absence of leadership from one of the world’s largest economies weakens collective efforts to address the crisis.
- Economic Missed Opportunities: Dismissing climate change ignores the economic potential of renewable energy technologies, green jobs, and sustainable industries.
4. Impact on Education and Awareness:
- Suppression of Science Education: Denialism impacts educational initiatives, leading to reduced emphasis on climate science in schools, particularly in areas where Evangelical influence is strong.
- Undermining Scientific Consensus: Persistent skepticism fosters doubt about the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change, further delaying action.
5. Long-Term Consequences:
- Feedback Loops Intensify: Delay in addressing emissions leads to the worsening of feedback loops, such as Arctic ice melt, which accelerates warming and increases the difficulty of reversing damage.
- Intergenerational Injustice: The lack of action disproportionately burdens younger generations, who will inherit the compounded challenges of a warming planet.
Addressing Skepticism:
Engaging skeptical groups requires emphasizing shared values, such as stewardship, economic benefits, and resilience to natural disasters. Climate advocates often highlight moral responsibility and the alignment of renewable energy with job creation and innovation to bridge ideological divides.
In summary, climate skepticism from influential figures and groups undermines the urgency and collaboration required to stabilize the climate, perpetuating harm to both current and future generations.