cathwor lesson 6 ecological and environmental issues
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Catholic Social Teachings on
Environmental and EcologicalIssues
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Group Activity: The Softdrink Game The class will be divided into several groups with 3 members each.
1st member represents Pepsi; his task is to identify Problems 2nd member represents RC; his task is to explain the Root Cause
of the problem 3rd member represents Coke; his task is to identify Cool and Ok
solution to solve the problem and make everyone happy.
The teacher will say Pepsi and all number 1 will move 1 stepforward. The first one to move one step should tell one problem. Ifthe teacher says RC, all number two should race to move one stepand tell the Root Cause of the earlier mentioned problem. If theteacher says Coke, all number 3 will race to move 1 step and tellthe solution to the given problem. The first group to reach the finish
line will be the winner.
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Preliminary Activity for Each Group As a group, classify
ecological andenvironmental problemsinto the followingcategories to facilitateeasy identification of
problems: land, air, waterand others. Discuss all the possible
causes of the identifiedproblems.
Enumerate as manysolutions as possible tothe identified problems.
The chart will be helpfulfor you.
Problem(See)
Cause
(Judge)
Solution
(Act)
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SEE
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Ecological problems causedby technology
Air pollution
Saturation of theenvironment withchemicals
Pollution and depletionof water resources
Defacement of thebeauty of nature
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Judge
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Fundamental Orientations
on Ecological Issues Love of nature Humans must love nature because it is the
handiwork of God. Every creature reflects Gods goodness,
wisdom and amiability. Reverence for nature plant, animals and inanimate naturemerit appreciation, respect and protection because they havetheir own goodness, value and eternal worth.
Moderation and self- limitation Humans cannot claim
unbounded liberty of scientific research and experimentationbecause of the possible destructive consequences. Prudenceand responsibility demands that we reduce possible risks.
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Requirements of an
Ecological Ethics Ecology comes from Greek
oikos which means house.
Humans must take good care oftheir house so it will remain a
place favorable to their lives aswell as to the subsistence of allcreatures that live and dwell
therein.
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Obstacles to Ecological Responsibility
Vested economic interest higheroutput, lower cost and better profit
Neglect of environmental needsand concerns dangers resultingfrom production processes such asindustry, mining and agriculture.
Human attitudes indolence, lackof flexibility, reluctance to learnresulting to faulty agriculturalmethods, imprudent deforestation,
reckless hunting and the likes.
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Maximization of Progress
Must remain orientedtowards social justice andecological compatibility
Must respect optimizationof human existenceaims at improvement ofhuman living conditions
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Aims of Economy
full employment
monetary stability
foreign trade balance congruous economic growth
and just income distribution
must be expanded to preservation of thenatural environment
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ACT
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Responsible Use of Natural Resources
Dont waste non-renewable resourcessuch as crude oil, naturalgas, coal, and some
metals.
Renewable resourcessuch as plant and animalspecies must not be
consumed faster thanthey can be replaced.
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Personal concern and critical
conduct in consumption Learn as much as possible about
problems and policies on environment,on local, national and internationallevels.
Examine your own lifestyle buynonpolluting products, reusablematerials and avoid throw-awayproducts; recycle; conserve water andenergy
Vote for environment oriented officials Volunteer and work with environmental
organizations
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Quote for Reflection:
Humans are so intrinsically related to
nature that when they sin against God,nature suffers; and when they obey God,
nature rejoices. ( The Church and theEcological Crisis, 37)