Putting Catholic faith into action on climate change

[Joe_5859]

Everything has been said! More than once.

Very true. I just wanted to see how many posts we can get above 1000.

 

[4elise]

Very true. I just wanted to see how many posts we can get above 1000.

 

[Bill_Cherry]

Very true. I just wanted to see how many posts we can get above 1000.

 

[TEPO]

I’m still lurking… I haven’t gone - anywhere! :extrahappy:

 

[Bill_Cherry]

Did you know that by eating less meat you could help reduce the amount of methane into the atmosphere? Less cattle = less, uh,…you know.

 

[4elise]

Did you know that by eating less meat you could help reduce the amount of methane into the atmosphere? Less cattle = less, uh,…you know.

 

[Bill_Cherry]

Did you know that by eating less meat you could help reduce the amount of methane into the atmosphere? Less cattle = less, uh,…you know.

I blogged about it!
thecontinualramblingofaprolifevegan.blogspot.com/2009/09/beef-is-not-for-dinner-and-no-i-do-not.html

well sort of, anyway. Couldn’t resist a chance at a shameless plug for self promotion.

 

[4elise]

As the thread has yet to be closed… I just wanted to add the following: zenit.org/article-26921?l=english

ZE09092006 - 2009-09-20
Permalink: zenit.org/article-26921?l=english
Aide: “Green Pope” Sees Creation as a Gift

Father Lombardi Comments on Pontiff’s Ecological Openness

VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 20, 2009 (Zenit.org).- The environmental concern of Benedict XVI, often tagged the “Green Pope” in the media, is anchored in a religious and ethical vision of the world, according to a Vatican spokesman.

“Indeed, the pronouncements on the protection of the environment, on the safeguarding of creation, are more frequent and – we can say – almost continuous,” commented Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Holy See’s press office.

In his weekly editorial on the Vatican Television program “Octava Dies,” the Jesuit priest observed that “humanity is becoming more and more aware and preoccupied with the effects of its activities on the planet’s fragile equilibrium.”

The Vatican spokesman’s remarks anticipate one-day climate summit at U.N. headquarters in New York on Tuesday that will seek to revitalize negotiations on a U.N. climate pact that would be proposed at a U.N. climate change to be held in Copenhagen this December.

“In this context the Pope offers a framework of solid religious, rational and moral references for programs of effective action and for new behaviors and lifestyles adapted to a responsible development,” Father Lombardi noted.

He said the Pope’s latest encyclical, “Caritas in Veritate,” amply treated the theme, commenting on “the exploitation of non-renewable resources and justice toward poor populations, the questions of energy consumption, responsibility toward future generations, the relationship between ecology and respect for life.”

However, the spokesman added, “one must first of all, the Pope tells us, learn ‘to see in creation something more than a mere source of wealth and exploitation in human hands,’ to see it truly as it really is, that is, as ‘expression of a project of love and truth that speaks to us of the Creator and his love for humanity.’”

He noted that this is where “the ‘Green Pope’ and the Church” can be of service.

zenit.org/article-26693?l=english

Protection of the environment and the safeguarding of the resources and climate call for all leaders to act jointly, respecting the law and promoting solidarity, above all in the weaker regions of the earth (Cf. “Caritas in Veritate,” 50).

zenit.org/article-26580?l=english

A Vatican communiqué reported today that the theme of the Pope’s message is “If you want to cultivate peace, protect the creation.”

This theme “aims to raise awareness about the strong bond that exists in our globalized and interconnected world between protecting the creation and cultivating peace.”

The communiqué noted that this “close and intimate” tie is “further accentuated by the many problems concerning man’s natural environment, such as the use of resources, climate change, the application and use of biotechnology, and demographic growth.”

Let us all try to take personal action that reflect our awareness that God created earth as our home and it is our responsibility to care for it for today and for tomorrow.

God Bless and thanks!

 

[mpi]

As the thread has yet to be closed… I just wanted to add the following: zenit.org/article-26921?l=english

zenit.org/article-26693?l=english

zenit.org/article-26580?l=english

Let us all try to take personal action that reflect our awareness that God created earth as our home and it is our responsibility to care for it for today and for tomorrow.

God Bless and thanks!

To clarify - the Vatican has not stated that CO2 mitigation schemes will lead to cooler earth temperatures. Some people think this is not true, but those people are wrong. I say prove it!

 

[4elise]

To clarify - the Vatican has not stated that CO2 mitigation schemes will lead to cooler earth temperatures. Some people think this is not true, but those people are wrong. I say prove it!

You are correct… the Vatican has not endorsed any specific action ---- rather:

• Prudence—thoughtful, deliberate, and reasoned action
• Poverty—concern for those least able to bear the burden
• The Common Good—promotion of solidarity over self-interest

So of course the thoughtful, deliberate, and reasoned action should certainly be looking into the impact of CO2 mitigation - its impact vs - cost / as well as other possible steps.

God Bless,

 

[Ender]

• Prudence—thoughtful, deliberate, and reasoned action
• Poverty—concern for those least able to bear the burden
• The Common Good—promotion of solidarity over self-interest

So of course the thoughtful, deliberate, and reasoned action should certainly be looking into the impact of CO2 mitigation - its impact vs - cost / as well as other possible steps.

After thoughtful, deliberate, and reasoned investigation the conclusion I have reached is that no action to mitigate CO2 would be in the slightest bit beneficial, therefore the prudent response is not to invest resources in useless schemes as this would increase poverty and would be directly counter to the common good. It appears that all that is required to put one’s faith into action is to do whatever one thinks is right … prudently. Now I shall go put my faith into action in addressing the economy, immigration, health care, …

Ender

 

[4elise]

After thoughtful, deliberate, and reasoned investigation the conclusion I have reached is that no action to mitigate CO2 would be in the slightest bit beneficial, therefore the prudent response is not to invest resources in useless schemes as this would increase poverty and would be directly counter to the common good. It appears that all that is required to put one’s faith into action is to do whatever one thinks is right … prudently. Now I shall go put my faith into action in addressing the economy, immigration, health care, …

Ender

After thoughtful, deliberate, and reasoned investigation I have come to the conclusion that reducing CO2 may be beneficial, - but my personal choices are important too - because it is actually something I CAN DO - by choosing a vegan diet, trying to buy locally produced food, and eliminating my need for animal protein produced in CAFO’s - which produce greenhouse gas ( takeabite.cc/ )

So I’ll leave the discussion on ways and effectiveness of the efforts to mitigate C02 to others and will make personal changes because I believe in my personal responsibility really matters ---- and believe that that responsibility is in fact a reflection of my faith.

Blessings

 

[4elise]

09/23/09 Update

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Catholic Bishops Call World Leaders to Focus on the Poorest People at Climate Change Summit**

At a UN Summit, September 22, on Climate Change in New York, CIDSE (a Catholic international alliance of Catholic development agencies), the Catholic organization Caritas Internationalis, a delegation of Catholic bishops and climate experts brought a message of urgency and “moral responsibility” for climate action to world leaders and asking them to “focus on the poorest people.” The delegation was lead by Cardinal Keith O’Brien, Archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, and included bishops from Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Their statement also looks ahead to the December negotiations in Copenhagen. They said, “Copenhagen must achieve an equitable and binding outcome that reflects the urgency of the climate crisis and ensures effective mid-term as well as long-term actions.”

 

[4elise]

Learn more about a Catholic approach to climate change!

Sign-up for the Franciscan Action Network’s October 15 FREE Live Webcast (8-10 pm eastern time), “Care for Creation National Web Summit.” Panelists will discuss ways that Catholics are embracing a new ethic of ecological stewardship, provide concrete actions to reduce your carbon footprint, and offer a primer on climate change legislation now before Congress. To register for the webcast go here. franciscanaction.org/events/exec/Care%20for%20Creation%20National%20Web%20Summit Event Cost : FREE Contact Person : Russell M. Testa / Contact: creation@franciscanaction.org

 

[4elise]

A Powerful “Must Read” from the President of an Island Nation

Climate change is impacting low-income countries today. As world leaders gathered in New York this week, delegates heard an impassioned plea from the President of the Maldives. He noted that his country is regularly invited to testify as to how climate change impacts this island nation. Participants gathered ring their hands and pledge to do more. And then the conference ends, people go home, good intentions are buried in busy lives. He says this cycle must end. His statement is well worth the time and echoes key themes from the Vatican and the US Bishops. Read President Mohamed Nasheed’s statement here. presidencymaldives.gov.mv/4/?ref=1,6,1978

 

[Joe_5859]

For you, 4elise.

212.77.1.245/news_services/press/vis/dinamiche/d0_en.htm

HOLY FATHER’S VIDEO MESSAGE TO CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT

VATICAN CITY, 24 SEP 2009 (VIS) - Made public today was a transcription of the Pope’s video message to participants in the UN summit on climate change, which was held in New York on 22 September.

“I wish to reflect today upon the relationship between the Creator and ourselves as guardians of His creation”, says Benedict XVI speaking English. "In so doing I also wish to offer my support to leaders of governments and international agencies who are meeting at the United Nations to discuss the urgent issue of climate change.

"The Earth is indeed a precious gift of the Creator Who, in designing its intrinsic order, has given us guidelines that assist us as stewards of His creation. Precisely from within this framework, the Church considers that matters concerning the environment and its protection are intimately linked with integral human development. In my recent Encyclical, ‘Caritas in Veritate’, I referred to such questions recalling the ‘pressing moral need for renewed solidarity’ not only between countries but also between individuals, since the natural environment is given by God to everyone, and so our use of it entails a personal responsibility towards humanity as a whole, particularly towards the poor and towards future generations.

“How important it is then, that the international community and individual governments send the right signals to their citizens and succeed in countering harmful ways of treating the environment! The economic and social costs of using up shared resources must be recognised with transparency and borne by those who incur them, and not by other peoples or future generations. The protection of the environment, and the safeguarding of resources and of the climate, oblige all leaders to act jointly, respecting the law and promoting solidarity with the weakest regions of the world. Together we can build an integral human development beneficial for all peoples, present and future, a development inspired by the values of charity in truth. For this to happen it is essential that the current model of global development be transformed through a greater, and shared, acceptance of responsibility for creation: this is demanded not only by environmental factors, but also by the scandal of hunger and human misery”.

The Holy Father concluded by inviting participants in the UN summit “to enter into their discussions constructively and with generous courage. Indeed, we are all called to exercise responsible stewardship of creation, to use resources in such a way that every individual and community can live with dignity, and to develop ‘that covenant between human beings and the environment, which should mirror the creative love of God’”.
**MESS/CLIMATE CHANGE/U.N.VIS 090924 (440) **

 

[CHESTERTONRULES]

I receive this e-mail and thought it was such a comprehensive resource I wanted to share it:

Catholic Coalition on Climate Change - Putting Catholic faith into action on climate change

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The Climate Change movement is a leftist ploy that is destroying jobs and lives around the world.

Anthropedic global warming is a myth.

Humans don’t impact the temperature of our planet.

Our planet warms and cools due to solar activity variations.

CO2 levels have been much higher in earth’s history than they are today with no negative consequences. In fact, higher CO2 levels will contribute to a greener environment because more CO2 increases the rate of plant growth.

 

[Sailor_Kenshin]

You are correct… the Vatican has not endorsed any specific action ---- rather:

• Prudence—thoughtful, deliberate, and reasoned action
• Poverty—concern for those least able to bear the burden
• The Common Good—promotion of solidarity over self-interest

So of course the thoughtful, deliberate, and reasoned action should certainly be looking into the impact of CO2 mitigation - its impact vs - cost / as well as other possible steps.

God Bless,

Those who promote the politics of scarcity ALWAYS have the hidden agenda of eugenics. They are adept at using your compassion as a lever to gain power.

Save souls, not the ‘planet.’

 

[4elise]

Those who promote the politics of scarcity ALWAYS have the hidden agenda of eugenics. They are adept at using your compassion as a lever to gain power.

Save souls, not the ‘planet.’

I appreciate Sailor that this is the issue you always believe is ‘behind’ care of creation - ***however apparently our Church leaders disagree with you. — ***

**Catholic Bishops Call World Leaders to Focus on the Poorest People at Climate Change Summit
**
At a UN Summit, September 22, on Climate Change in New York, CIDSE (a Catholic international alliance of Catholic development agencies), the Catholic organization Caritas Internationalis, a delegation of Catholic bishops and climate experts brought a message of urgency and “moral responsibility” for climate action to world leaders and asking them to “focus on the poorest people.” The delegation was lead by Cardinal Keith O’Brien, Archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, and included bishops from Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Their statement also looks ahead to the December negotiations in Copenhagen. They said, “Copenhagen must achieve an equitable and binding outcome that reflects the urgency of the climate crisis and ensures effective mid-term as well as long-term actions.”

 

[4elise]

For you, 4elise.

212.77.1.245/news_services/press/vis/dinamiche/d0_en.htm

The Holy Father concluded by inviting participants in the UN summit “to enter into their discussions constructively and with generous courage. Indeed, we are all called to exercise responsible stewardship of creation, to use resources in such a way that every individual and community can live with dignity, and to develop ‘that covenant between human beings and the environment, which should mirror the creative love of God’”.

Thanks Joe!!

Don’t you love our German Shepherd!
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