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Earth Day!
Here are a few thoughts from faith aloud about the intersections of
Environmental Justice and Reproductive Justice in honor of earth day!
ENJOY!
Reproductive
justice is not just about abortion, birth control, or family planning.
Protecting our planet is an important factor when discussing
reproductive and general health. We must be cognizant of our impact
upon the planet and fellow human beings, and work to keep our oceans
clean, soil fertile, people healthy and our planet safe.
Where does Faith Aloud stand on
Reproductive Justice & the Environment?
We DO NOT support abortion or family planning as a form of population control
We
DO support the ability of individuals and families to make
environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible reproductive
health decisions.
We Do support responsible parenting that recognizes how badly we have damaged the planet and the health risks that presents.
We Do support the consideration of environmental health when deciding if and how to bring children into the world.
And here is how different faiths view the intersection of reproductive justice and environmental justice:
Jewish traditions highlight a relationship between the environment and responsible family planning:
“Human
beings are supposed to exercise their power.. and free will to be wise
stewards of Creation. They should help to maintain the Order of
Creation even while they are allowed to use it for their own benefit
within certain limits established by God (Genesis 2:14).” **
Here's what some Christian theologians say:
“Christ
demonstrates what it means to be created in the image of God: he does
not grasp his equality, but lets it go to become the servant of all. We
need to see that the real image.. revealed in Christ, is to be a humble
servant. We need to become servants of creation and thus reveal in
ourselves the true likeness of God.” (Colossians 1.15 and Philippians
2.6
7.) ***
And religions such as Buddhism also teach:
“..family planning when people feel it would be a burden on themselves or their environment to have more [kids].” ****
Now
tell us your thoughts on the intersection of Reproductive justice and
the environment! What have you heard your faith say? What spiritual
practices do you use to honor the earth and your own body? Let us know
by commenting here or emailing events@faithaloud.org
*Levi, Yehuada Leo “Jewish Environmental Perspectives” http:// www.jcpa.org/art/jep4.htm
** Troster, Rabbi Lawrence “Ten Teachings on Judaism and the Environment” http://www.coejl.org/learn/je_tenje.php
***Brown, Jennifer “A Christian Perspective on the environment” http://www.sageoxford.org.uk/brown2.htm
****
Stacey, Dawn M.Ed, LMHC,”What Do Religions Say About Birth Control and
Family Planning?” http://contraception.about.com/od/
additionalresources/ss/religion_8.htm
