Evangelical Perspectives on Energy
Christian Environmental Council Resolution
on a Creation-friendly, Sustainable Energy Policy for the United States

Whereas Scripture consistently affirms that Christians are to love their neighbor, seek justice for the less powerful, and care for God's Creation, and,

Whereas the burning of fossil fuels by humanity is the major cause of air pollution, acid rain, and the threat of climate change, and contributes significantly to water pollution, and,

Whereas the resulting harm to humanity and to the rest of creation violates Christian values, and,

Whereas every step away from air pollution, water pollution, and global climate change is a step towards justice and the God of justice, and,

Whereas biblical justice requires that we not only seek to prevent harm, but that we strive to ensure that everyone has the resources to live the life God intends for them, and,

Whereas in the next several decades the peoples of the less developed countries will be seeking to enhance their lives by increasing their use of energy,

Wise energy stewardship enabled this congregation to serve more people by saving more electricity.

Be it therefore Resolved, that the Christian Environmental Council, meeting on St. Simons Island, Georgia, October 24, 1999, calls upon the citizens of the United States, especially its government and business leaders, to work to create a sustainable energy future. We urge that policies and practices be put in place now to increase energy efficiency, reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, and increase the use of creation-friendly renewable energy. Further, we request that the United States make its creation-friendly technologies readily available to the less developed countries of God's Earth. Finally, we endorse the Earth Day 2000 Clean Energy Agenda and urge government leaders to implement it on behalf of all of Christ's Creation.

Earth Day 2000 agenda
The choice is clear: we can meet our energy needs without threatening our children's future. The Earth Day Clean Energy Agenda outlines common-sense ways to mobilize American ingenuity and resources for a rapid transition to renewable energy sources. It will eliminate energy waste, phase out fossil fuels and nuclear power, and help the United States lead the world into a sustainable energy future.

CLEAN POWER: In the next decade, increase four-fold the amount of energy obtained from non-hydro renewable sources such as the sun and wind. By 2020, produce at least one-third of the nation's energy from renewable sources, and double the efficiency of energy use in homes,
buildings, transportation, and industry.