Faith Communities:

The president of the Royal Society of Canada described humankind as "a wasteful killer and a despoiler of other life on the planet," a view he said was "licensed by a belief that our use of the Earth's resources is God-given, and encouraged by an economic system that emphasizes short-term profit as a benefit" (Planet Under Stress, foreword). However many people of faith recognize stewardship and accountability, that "the Earth is the Lord's," a radically different approach.

Here is a (beginning) list of resources from faith communities from large bodies like the World Council of Churches to local parishes. Please send further examples, from all faith groups, for posting.

World Council of Churches, Moving Beyond Kyoto: With Equity,Justice and Solidary, study document

Ecology and Theology Working Group, Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, Renewing our Relationship with the Earth: A Guide, What You and Your Church Can Do

Kairos: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives

Sensible Creatures

Canadian Forum on Religion and Ecology

Evangelical Environmental Network & Creation Care Magazine

http://www.aip.org/history/climate/bib.htm A historical bibliography on climate change

Toolan, David S.J. At Home in the Cosmos. Maryknoll NY: Orbis, 2003.
An overview of the dialogue between religion and science on the issue of environmental degradation

Hengeveld, Henry. Creation-care and the Atmosphere.Creation Care. 30 (Fall 2005). Introduces the idea of creation capital

Simms, Andrew. Ecological debt: the health of the planet and the wealth of nations. London: Pluto Press, 2005.

http://www.faith-commongood.net/

Anglican Church of Canada

Members of the Anglican Church of Canada have asked their church for reflection and action on climate change and encourage members of other faith communities to do so as well. Letters and replies will be posted. Herewith the letter to the House of Bishops, Anglican Church of Canada

Under the Sun, a publication of the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund

Synod of the Diocese of Toronto, 3-5 May 2007

To the House of Bishops, Anglican Church of Canada December 12, 2007

2007 Environment Justice Camp May 13th to the 19th, 2007 Victoria, BC, Canada