Extracts from
The Call of Creation
by
The Catholic Bishops of
England and Wales
(2002)
Damage to the environment
will almost inevitably affect the
poor most of all.
The plight of the earth
demonstrates that an
individualistic
materialism cannot be
allowed to drive out
responsibility and love…
…care for those in need, and
respect for the rights of future
generations, are necessary to
sustain a proper life for all.
As ‘co-creators’, our acts
should reflect God’s own
love for creation.
We ourselves are part of
creation, formed out of earth,
and dependent on the rest of
creation for our continued
existence… caring for creation
is part of caring for ourselves.
(Genesis 2:15)
Individual choices can seem
insignificant when faced with
such global challenges. But
multiplied individual actions
can indeed make a real
difference.
Images:
Mike Edwards, Tina Leme, Jim Stipe, Richard Wainright, Simon Rawles,
Ivan Nascimento, Anna Field, Jon Spaull, Philippe Mouguin.
These slides are part of a presentation given at the liveit! sixth form
conference in March 2008.