The Gospel of Climate Skepticism Why Evangelical Christians Oppose Action on Climate Change

Reviews

"For those seeking to understand how religion matters to climate change, it is worthwhile to follow Veldman’s lead."—Immanent Frame

"The book nicely caters to diverse audiences by defining social science concepts, providing background on theological debates and religious movements, all while steering clear of jargon and relegating cumbersome references to endnotes. . . . The Gospel of Climate Skepticism will undoubtedly advance scholarship that maps the play of forces within evangelicalism."—Review of Religious Research

“Robin Veldman uses historical and ethnographic methods to discern why climate skepticism became so strong among conservative Christians, detailing how sectarian Christians used denominational resources and interdenominational connections to prevent pro-environmental orientations from taking root in their communities. It is an important work and should be required reading.”—Darren E. Sherkat, Professor of Sociology, Southern Illinois University 

“In this important and timely book, Robin Veldman challenges facile attempts to reduce evangelical climate skepticism to their apocalyptic beliefs. Instead, she digs deeply into the activities of media producers and critics of secular society who encourage evangelicals to see climate change as an attack on their religion, their families, and their way of life.”—Michael J. McVicar, Associate Professor of Religion, Florida State University