In doing so, the church affirms that the law of the love of God is a higher law than the law of supply and demand. The scope and seriousness of the problem require a concerted response by our society, both private and public sectors, toward an equitable resolution of what is a chronic problem and an immediate need. As American Baptists we shall support programs to alleviate hunger and malnutrition within the United States. As American Baptists we shall support denominational, ecumenical, and governmental programs which provide short run emergency food relief. American Baptist Policy Statement on Energy - June 1977 A. Criteria for Energy Decisions 1.
All persons have a right to the energy necessary to sustain life and to meet their basic needs.