Ecological 10 Commandments. The Vatican has prepared a Decalogue of recommendations for "good ecological" which calls, among other recommendations, not reduced to mere utilitarian nature, manipulate or indiscriminately. The text attached to the catechism, which summarizes the teachings of the Catholic Church on the environment, "indicate the moral criteria to correspond, in a responsible way, the project on creation."
ecological The 10 commandments are:
1. Use the Earth and its resources responsibly. The incarnation of Christ and his teachings, which show the value of nature: Nothing that exists in the world is outside the divine plan of creation and redemption.
2. Do not handle or explode in a bad way of natural resources. We should not reduce nature to a mere instrument to be manipulated and exploited.
3. Think that the Earth is also for our children. Our responsibility toward ecology extends to future generations.
4. Treated with respect for the Earth and its natural resources. It is necessary to confirm the primacy of ethics and human rights on the technology to preserve human dignity.
5. Do not change the ecosystem. If modified, do it with moral responsibility. Nature must not be regarded as a divine reality itself, therefore, not be away from human action.
6. When using natural resources do not damage the environment. Ecological issues highlight the need to achieve greater harmony both between measures designed to promote economic development and those directed to preserving the ecology.
7. Work the development of the poor. Concern for the environment means we must work actively for the development of poorer regions.
8. Helps create laws to protect the environment. The collaboration through global agreements, backed by international law, it is necessary to protect the environment.
9. Change your lifestyle, look after the planet Earth. Increased awareness of the interdependence of all people on Earth help a lifestyle change.
10. Thank God for having entrusted the care of the Earth. Should be given a spiritual response to environmental issues, inspired by the conviction that creation is a gift God has placed in the hands of mankind, to be used responsibly and with loving care.
Manuel Díaz
E-mail: manuel_joel_diaz_capdevilla@hotmail.com
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