Why shouldn't taking care of God's Earth/creation be a moral issue?

[Ender]

If we deliberately allow water that we know people sick, the person in charge would be morally at fault.

This response makes my point: it is only by judging the intentions of others that issues such as the environment can be seen as moral rather than practical. If you assume that my choices are made out of indifference they would indeed be immoral, but if you assume my choices are made out of a sincere desire to do the right thing then the worst that can be said about them is that they may be wrong. It is not the issue itself that carries moral weight but the intent behind them … which has been my point all along.

Overall, if you believe the Government has no role in social justice, chances are you probably need to be doing a lot more to help solve the problems of the poor.

Deciding whether to help the poor is a moral choice. Determining how to help the poor is not.

Ender

 

[MillTownCath]

This response makes my point: it is only by judging the intentions of others that issues such as the environment can be seen as moral rather than practical. If you assume that my choices are made out of indifference they would indeed be immoral, but if you assume my choices are made out of a sincere desire to do the right thing then the worst that can be said about them is that they may be wrong. It is not the issue itself that carries moral weight but the intent behind them … which has been my point all along.

Deciding whether to help the poor is a moral choice. Determining how to help the poor is not.

Ender

Agreed.

 

[StrawberryJam]

What is the conclusion statement on this issue from the catholic fence and don’t even try to tell me it is the final post on the thread.

 

[Ender]

What is the conclusion statement on this issue from the catholic fence and don’t even try to tell me it is the final post on the thread.

We have a moral obligation to be good stewards of the environment (to help the poor, feed the hungry, heal the sick, …) but the Church does not specify how this is to be accomplished and we are free to select whatever (moral) means we feel will best accomplish those goals.

Ender

 

[mary_bobo]

This response makes my point: it is only by judging the intentions of others that issues such as the environment can be seen as moral rather than practical. If you assume that my choices are made out of indifference they would indeed be immoral, but if you assume my choices are made out of a sincere desire to do the right thing then the worst that can be said about them is that they may be wrong. It is not the issue itself that carries moral weight but the intent behind them … which has been my point all along.

Deciding whether to help the poor is a moral choice. Determining how to help the poor is not.

Ender

 

[mary_bobo]

I’m glad I am free to ignore his gospel if I become a Catholic.

Where do you differ with the good bishop?