Issues
Religious Americans have added a moral voice to debates on public policy, highlighting the need for social justice, health, and ecological well-being. In doing so, they bring new life to faith and healing in the world. As awareness of environmental problems has grown, communities of faith have responded through ideas and action. Denominational declarations have established theological and moral foundations of thought. Scholars have drawn upon scripture and tradition and engaged today’s scientific insights, deepening our understanding of the whole world as God’s creation. In worship and education, through prayer, music, sermons, and study, people have discerned ecological responsibility and skills for sustainable living.
Religious Americans have added a moral voice to debates on public policy; linked projects for social justice, health, and ecological well-being; protected and restored streams, prairies, and forests; eased creation’s burden through preservation and conservation. In so doing, they bring new life to faith and healing to the world.
Religious Americans have added a moral voice to debates on public policy; linked projects for social justice, health, and ecological well-being; protected and restored streams, prairies, and forests; eased creation’s burden through preservation and conservation. In so doing, they bring new life to faith and healing to the world.
Climate Change
- As a profound reflection on the fundamental nature of our relationship to Creation, climate change is one of the most concerning issues to faith leaders of many faith traditions and includes an intentional focus on climate justice.
Our Climate Work:
NRPE and its Partner Groups work on climate includes:
- - Methane Pollution
- - Clean Cars and Trucks
- - International Climate
- - Clean Energy
Clean Air
- As a profound reflection on the fundamental nature of our relationship to Creation, climate change is one of the most concerning issues to faith leaders of many faith traditions and includes an intentional focus on climate justice.
Our Clean Air Work:
NRPE and its Partner Groups work on climate includes:
- - Mercury Pollution
- - Soot Pollution
Clean Water
Clean water is both a fundamental spiritual and physical need. Water, with its connective and restorative properties, helps us connect with God's creation and helps sustain us. Attending to clean water access is an important part of our need to address environmental justice.
Our Water Work:
NRPE and its Partner Groups work on water issues includes:
Our Water Work:
NRPE and its Partner Groups work on water issues includes:
- - Clean Water for All
- - Protecting God's Ocean
- - PFAS
Land
Access to land is one of the most tangible issues of environmental justice; in addition, beautiful, pristine lands help us feel a sense of awe at the marvel of God's creation and allow us to reflect on and connect to our spirituality. Our stories are held on God's lands and our faith walk requires us to ensure that public lands tell the stories of all communities.
Our Land Work:
NRPE and its Partner Groups work on land issues includes:
Our Land Work:
NRPE and its Partner Groups work on land issues includes:
- - National Monuments
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Species Protection
The religious community has a particular care for God's creatures. Every species is part of a fragile web of life, and the loss of a species is an irreparable blow to the balance of an entire ecosystem. We can provide for a new "Noah's Ark" through species protection.
Our Species Work:
NRPE and its Partner Groups work on species issues includes:
Our Species Work:
NRPE and its Partner Groups work on species issues includes:
- - Farm Animal Welfare
- - Endangered Species Protection
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