Brian H. Smith Brian H. Smith is professor emeritus of religion at Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Society of Jesus for 21 years. By this Author Apr 26, 2021 Can faith leaders shift public opinion toward climate action?Commentary: In recent years, leaders of the world's major religions have spoken out strongly about the urgency of climate change. Could they be doing more to spur their followers to action?