Genesis, the first book of the Bible, tells of the creation of the
world and our dominion over it. But is this the whole story? The
planet on which we live is ecologically fragile, and all people of
good will have a responsibility to take care of this most precious
gift. During his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI repeatedly drew
attention to the environment, whether in terms of preserving it
such as his address concerning Amazonia and his letter regarding
the Arctic or distributing its vital resources such as water more
equitably. What is more, during Benedict's papacy, the Vatican
became the first, and remains the only, carbon-neutral country in
the world. This book gathers together the audiences, addresses,
letters, and homilies of Benedict on a wide-ranging set of topics
that deal with the world about us. The major themes and connections
he explores are creation and the natural world; the environment,
science, and technology; and hunger, poverty, and the earth's
resources. In these pages, Benedict insists that if we truly desire
peace, we must be increasingly conscious of and nurture all of
creation. Furthermore, he argues convincingly that as our love of
God should cause us to protect the environment, so should our
heightened sense of appreciation of the natural world draw us
closer to God. Benedict speaks out against the spread of nuclear
weapons, threats to biodiversity, and in favor of alternative
energy. He urges sustainable development, equitable distribution of
food and water, and an end to hunger. This book is a valuable
resource for all those who seek to understand more fully the
relationships among the environment, Catholic social teaching, and
theology. Whether speaking to a vast crowd, meeting with a small
group of scientists, or writing letters to world leaders, Benedict
has shown a clear path towards a theologically cogent concern for
the planet on which we live.
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