Racism, Religion, and Climate Change

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“The Case for Catholic Support: Catholic Social Ethics and Environmental Justice”
Summary
The viewpoint on environmental justice is taken from a Catholic perspective. Catholics are expected to protect the environment and advocate for environmental justice. It also emphasizes that everyone has the right to live in a secure environment (Bazan 55-69).
Main Points
* Humans are designed to care for the environment.
* Everyone has the right to live in a safe environment.
* Environmental hazards have a disproportionate impact on people of color.
* Environmental justice should be a concern for Catholics.
* Catholics must also focus on and assist the marginalized.
Analysis
Humans are born with similar rights, but their privileges vary. Black people and the poor are disproportionately affected by the suffering. Catholics have a mission to help the last, least, and lost. As a result, part of their mission is to assist those harmed by climate change. It is also their mission to be environmental stewards. The church is involved in environmental issues. Furthermore, the church’s interference is significant. As a result, the church can persuade people to help the environment.
Take-Aways
It is a Catholic’s moral obligation to help the marginalized. A Catholic must also protect the environment they live in.
“Massingale’s Prescriptive for Racism in the U.S. Catholic Church”
Summary
The article discusses Rev. Bryan Massingale’s perspective on racial injustice within the church. He explains that people of color have been oppressed everywhere and at all times. He also emphasizes the importance of the church combating and eliminating racial injustice (Massingale 147-162).
Main Points
* Black Americans have long faced oppression.
* Whites have favorable circumstances while blacks are mistreated.
* The church is also a breeding ground for racism.
* The church must take the necessary steps to combat racial injustice.
* The church must act quickly before the consequences worsen.
Analysis
Black people are constantly oppressed. They have always been the victims of oppression due to their skin color. However ironic as it may seem, the church teaches good values to its members while also being a place where racism occurs. This situation should be avoided to the greatest extent possible. As a result, the church must fight racial injustice. The church must be a place to start for kindness and compassion. Furthermore, in today’s society, various groups fight against injustices. More people are becoming aware of the current situation, and more are taking the brave step of standing up for what is right.
Take-Aways
The key takeaway is that people of color are always inferior to whites and have been for a long time. Therefore, it must cease immediately.
“Black Lives Matter: The Link between Climate Change and Racial Justice”
Summary
The movement for blacks is about every injustice they experience, not just about the police brutality and violence they have experienced. They are always the victims, and climate change exacerbates their suffering. Therefore, advocates must pay attention to these issues and help black people (Thomas and Haynes).
Main Points
* Environmental justice and racial justice are interconnected.
* Climate change has a more significant impact on blacks.
* Blacks have a higher mortality rate than other groups.
* Black people’s homes are in polluted areas.
* The Black Lives Matter movement is about more than just the violence they have witnessed; it is also about the injustice they have faced.
Analysis
People of color have always been the victims of negative consequences due to various factors. Climate change is harming them as well. Their lives are jeopardized because they do not live in safe and healthy environments. However, the environmental issue will not be resolved unless the racial injustices are addressed first. Hence, advocates must recognize that racial inequities have harmed the lives of these black people. There are numerous ways to help the environment, but very few to help oppressed people. People must devise strategies to help put an end to environmental and racism issues. The sufferings of the black people must come to an end.
Take-Aways
The world has been so cruel to peo...