Environmentalism means concerns about and action aimed at protecting the environment. In numerous regions, Australia's mild zones and waterfront biological systems have been broadly changed, and many wetlands have been ruined. Every single day we contribute to the destruction of the environment. Many products from big name brand such as MacDonald's and Coca-Cola are palm oil users. In 2011, 54 million tons worth of palm oil was used. Many animals have to leave their homes or be killed. We are not just contributing to deforestation, we are also contributing to pollution, global warming, and many more environmental issues. The Catholic Church has spoken strongly about the environmental issues, but there aren't many organisations that have put
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Environmentalism has been a part of Christian living as early as the bible was written. Through Catholic Social Teaching and the encyclicals, the Church continues to educate and encourage Catholics and others to take care of the environment and make positive changes. Stewardship of creation is a Catholic Social Teaching and the theological belief is that humans are responsible for the world and should take care of it. In the bible, in Exodus 19:5-6 it says, 'Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine; and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words that you shall speak to the sons of Israel." What we have done to change the environment prompts us to stop and think about how we live on our planet. It is the world's poorest communities who are affected by changes to our planet. Caritas Australia's a Catholic organisation has development programs relating to environmental issues and seek to promote care for the earth and its …show more content…
The quote says for all the earth is Mine; and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. Priest are thought of as royal Which means that if you respect his land that you will be respected and that in God's eye you will be like a
Environmentalism has been a part of Christian living as early as the bible was written. Through Catholic Social Teaching and the encyclicals, the Church continues to educate and encourage Catholics and others to take care of the environment and make positive changes. Stewardship of creation is a Catholic Social Teaching and the theological belief is that humans are responsible for the world and should take care of it. In the bible, in Exodus 19:5-6 it says, 'Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine; and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words that you shall speak to the sons of Israel." What we have done to change the environment prompts us to stop and think about how we live on our planet. It is the world's poorest communities who are affected by changes to our planet. Caritas Australia's a Catholic organisation has development programs relating to environmental issues and seek to promote care for the earth and its …show more content…
The quote says for all the earth is Mine; and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. Priest are thought of as royal Which means that if you respect his land that you will be respected and that in God's eye you will be like a