Energy conservation is faithful stewardship. The gifts of God's creation are to be conserved over time for God's children. Humankind has a fundamental choice of priorities for its future. By depleting energy sources, causing global warming, fouling the air with pollution, and poisoning the land with radioactive waste, a policy of increased reliance on fossil fuels and nuclear power jeopardizes health and well-being for life on Earth. On the other hand, by investing in clean technology, renewable energy, greater vehicle fuel efficiency and safer power plants we help assure sustainability for God's creation and God's justice.
Energy conservation is intergenerational responsibility.
The gifts of God's creation must be shared fairly among God's children. Energy policy must be an instrument of social and economic justice here and abroad. Energy conservation is justice for all peoples and nations. There is no single solution to the present energy challenge. We do not have to sacrifice economic security to assure environmental health.