As Pope Francis’ trip to Washington, D.C. has prompted numerous conservatives to lament the pontiff’s call to address climate change, Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) said on Tuesday that he’s sick of hearing about the pope’s take on certain issues.
Inhofe noted the Catholic Church’s position on abortion and questioned the pro-choice Democratic members of congress who have praised the pope’s take on income inequality and climate change.
“A lot of the people who are just rejoicing in the pope taking political positions, most of them are liberal,” he told CQ Roll Call. “And most liberals are going to be advocates of global warming. And yet, when you say to them are you pro-life? No? Are you being selective then?”
The senator, who is known for his skepticism of climate change, told the pope to “stay with his job” when asked about the pontiff’s focus on the environment in June. On Tuesday, he suggested that the media focus on Pope Francis’ views on abortion, not climate.
“Why are you chastising people who disagree with the position he takes, when he has a much stronger, more authentic position on pro-life,” Inhofe told CQ Roll Call. “So it’s kind of pick and choose. That’s one of the strongest positions [Catholics] have.”
Numerous Republican members of Congress have urged the pope to focus on issues like abortion during his visit to the U.S., rather than climate change. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) even threatened to boycott Pope Francis’ speech before Congress.
You’re not being ‘chastised’ because you disagree with the pope. You’re being ‘chastised’ because of your ignorant position.
Awwwww, poor wittle Inhofe is BUTT-HURT by all the “Chastising”.
What a pathetic whiner…
Don’t you have some Koch Industries bills to present to Congress? I mean, WHAT ARE THEY PAYING YOU FOR ANYWAY?
“Waaaah, the Pope is a traitor. He was supposed to come here and chastise that Muslim Kenyan usurper in the WH and scold the Amurikkkan public for electing him and supporting his positions and policies.”
people like Inhofe have a shitty outlook on life because they have their heads up their asses!
They want the Pope to come here and demand Obama stop the “persecution” of Christians. Of course, since there isn’t any persecution, the Pope isn’t going to because, unlike them, he’s read the Bible and following it pretty well.