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“Christians are called to overcome individualistic views of salvation and urged to become ministers of hope for the world.”
“The Earth − our common home − is a gift from God. He has entrusted it to our stewardship (not ownership)with its goodies and resources to be cared for, not plundered.”
Water scarcity is an increasing global problem. The world’s most precious resource is diminishing due to waste and the slow but persistent changes in the global climate caused by deforestation, soil degradation, increased pollution – which are damaging ecosystems and the health, lives and livelihoods of those without access to adequate, safe drinking water and basic sanitation. One of the results is that extensive droughts and floods, as well as other water-related disasters, have become more frequent and destructive.
The message which carries the meaningful title of “All the Churches for All the World,” invites the local Churches of every continent “to a shared awareness of the urgent need to relaunch missionary action in the face of the many serious challenges of our time.”
Each year, more than two dozens of missionaries are murdered. With the exception of a few, little is reported of them beyond the facts of their abduction or martyrdom. The majority are killed because of their commitment to justice and peace; some, because of religious intolerance.
“The Church’s ministry to urban residents, especially the underserved and underrepresented of the suburbs, cannot be purely spiritual, ignoring their concrete needs.”
“The international community cannot remain silent when so many lives are at stake and thus be an accomplice in all kinds of horror and suffering that are happening now − in Darfur!”
“Nonviolence is a call to active love and truth that seeks justice, peace and reconciliation for the whole human race.”
