Christian Ethics

INTRODUCTION (DEFINITION) Christian ethics are theological teachings which govern finale making and the moral position of the church based on heterogeneous sources of guidance. These are traditions, church authorities, human experience, the Natural Law, the Bible in accompaniment Jesuss Commandment of love, the Beatitudes and the 10 Commandments You shall non steal (Ex 2015). HISTORICAL SETTING Christian ethical teachings vary between denominations for example, the Catholic church service places particular emphasis on Natural Law and positive bodies.The Protestant Church turns to scripture as its main source of ethical guidance due to the belive in sol scriptura (salvation through scripture alone, a belief originating in the Reformation of the Church. ) Despite these differences, the Bible remains the plebeian source of morality among all denominations. SPECIFIC EXAMPLE ENVIRONMENTAL moral philosophy/CLIMATE CHANGE Christian environmental ethics are specifically concerned w ith the belief in humanitys role as stewards of the realm and how this role should be responsibly undertaken cosmos a favor bestowed by God.Prominent issues within Christian environmental ethics implicate temper wobble and deforestation. mood Change is defined as a unyielding term change in the Earths climate, especially a change due to an increase in the average atmospheric temperature. in that location are many factors believed to be contri aloneing to Climate Change. These include an overconsumption of fossil fuels which when white plagued emit greenhouse gases. The Churchs stance on Climate Change is that it is the result of humanity abusing the role as stewards of the Earth by taking more than they pauperization from it.Using the words of Pope washbowl Paul II, Climate Change is caused by new(a) society being given to instant gratification and consumerism. There are many theme and international Christian initiatives which aim to address Climate Change such(prenom inal) as Caritas Australias A Just Climate campaign. Established in 2011, this campaign aims to tug ecologic sustainability to minimise the impact of Climate Change. Its think is the poorer communities of the beingness, being the most vulnerable to the effect of Climate Change such as rising sea levels.Its methods include community awareness programs and facilitating partnership of poor communities in national discussions. Internationally, the Ecumenical World Council of Churches (WCE) is an example of the Christian communities response to Climate Change. It has been present since 1992 at every United Nations Climate Change Conference and is especially concerned with the effect Climate Change has on the worlds poor, promoting the concept of sustainable communities.Its penury lies in Genesis 215 in which God entrusts spell with the tend of Eden the Lord God, took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to till it and keep it. Today, humanity like Adam has the duty to the world as responsible stewards. Using the words of Pope benedict XVI The wonder of Gods creation reminds us of the need to protect the environment and to exercise responsible stewardship of the goods of the Earth. INTRODUCTION- DEFORESTATIONDeforestation is the loss of forest sulk being converted into things such as agricultural bring, golf courses and cows paddocks. Consequences are wide ranging and include soil erosion, extinction of tree species as well as the endangerment or extinction of animal species which inhabit these forests. The Churchs opinion of deforestation is similar to that of Climate Change. Responsible stewardship of the prop up would not have caused not have caused such damage as deforestation has done.Societys role as custodians of the land is demonstrated in the Bible by the quote The land is mine) with me you are but aliens and tenants (Lev 2523). This excerpt illustrates societys role as caretakers of the land and that the responsibility is to preserve t he world. From this and other teachings found in the Church, it can be seen that the Christian ethical stance on forestation is that taking from the Earth should not be motivated by overconsumption but by sustainability.As Pop hind end Paul II said Man cannot make arbitrary use of the Earth, subjecting it without restraint to his will. Various Christian organisations established for the protection of the environment include Catholic Earthcare Australia (CEA), founded in 2003 by Australian Catholic Bishops. Its aim is to promote understanding of the sacredness of nature and functions as an advisory agent on ecological matters for Catholic Bishops and initiating sustainability programs.An example of this is the publication of On Holy Ground which is a faith based program for reflecting on environmental issues created by the CEA in conjunction with the Catholic Education Office (CEO). An international example of the Churchs response to deforestation and other sustainability issues is POPPA Benedict XVIs address at the opening mass of World Youth day Sydney, 2008. He states There are also scars which mark the surface of our ground erosion, deforestation in order to face and insatiable consumption. With such a large audience the message of sustainability was spread to many countries. CONCLUSION ethical issues are significant to the adherents of Christianity as they provide a means to sprightliness based on the teachings of Jesus who preached love and respect for Gods creation. The growing environmental concerns of Climate Change and deforestation are examples of modern societys neglect of the Earth and, by extension their obligations to pity for it. Christian adherents are therefore called to encourage change and sustainability in the world around them.