Eco-Justice--a concept Christians should understand...

When it comes to global stewardship of the earth and its resources, it is fitting to show how the Christian faith promotes such activity (albeit historically this has not always been the case). And I think another dimension worth considering is that of 'eco-justice'.

Eco-justice gives a moral picture or flavor to environmental stewardship/management. Are we practicing justice towards future generations by our use of resources today. Yes--if we are doing the best of our ability to use those resources wisely and prudently. No, if we are acting and consuming as if there is no tomorrow (or, as if the resources are bountiful and unlimited).

Eco-justice also brings up another interesting point. For the developing nations around the world who want to 'play catch up' to our Western lifestyles of wealth and privilege, many of them may feel that the rope out has just been cut. Let's face it--the Western nations--or even moreso, the developed world, was made by huge amounts of resources that were consumed at unsustainable rates.

So this begs the next question: Is the Developed world standing up a foundation built upon the mismanagement of resources--and now, to be 'green' we are preventing the developing nations from digging out of their economic holes? Just a question...