The Ecology Of Peace  

Posted by Big Gav

I think I've annoyed one or two people in the past by quoting people who are being critical of the Pope, but as its almost Christmas and I agree with what he is saying here, here's some words from the Pope's annual message of peace on the importance of alternative sources of energy. Got it in one.

Pope Benedict XVI on Tuesday challenged the world to find greater peace through a deeper respect for human rights, as he lamented terrorism, civilian deaths in the war this year in Lebanon and the further spread of nuclear weapons.

In an annual message for peace, Benedict strongly emphasized a theme rarely taken up in his nearly two years as pope: what he called the "ecology of peace," the idea that protecting the environment and finding alternative energy sources could also reduce conflict.

"In recent years, new nations have entered enthusiastically into industrial production, thereby increasing their energy needs," the pope wrote in a 14-page address. "Meanwhile, some parts of the planet remain backward and development is effectively blocked, partly because of the rise in energy prices.

"What will happen to these peoples?" he asked. "What kind of development or non-development will be imposed on them by the scarcity of energy supplies? What injustices and conflicts will be provoked by the race for energy sources?"

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I certainly don't want to offend anyone, but it would be refreshing to hear something from the Pope regarding the church's influence on bringing "civilization" to the "heathen". I applaud his message and pray that his flock heed his words, but shouldn't there be more? Is there even a bit of responsibility for our plight laid at the feet of the church? Are we not following in the footsteps of the white, Christian world? Are we not doing what we were supposed to do? I know the church has apologized for the holocaust and the inquisition, but why don't they become proactive rather than reactive? Isn't it time to put aside this, so-called, civilization? Should they not at least try to lead the way? Don't Christians consider themselves stewards of this planet? Meanwhile the blood of the Arawoks and others cries out from the ground we've desecrated and ravaged with our "progress".

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