NEW POST!! Bishops question nuclear ethics. (Calgary Herald, June 18, 2009) The Alberta Conference of Catholic Bishops say serious ethical questions must be answered before any decision can be made about whether or not to build nuclear reactors in the province. The Bishops call for more public input into the nuclear power question, citing concerns about stewardship of the environment, effects on water supplies, protection of human life, security threats and adequate consultation. Read the full statement. Edmonton Journal article on the Alberta Bishop's statement. Saskatchewan bishops' joint pastoral letter on Nuclear Power Bishops call for Critical Reflection on Uranium Mining and a Proposed Nuclear Power Plant in Saskatchewan The Bishops of the Anglican, Evangelical Lutheran, Roman Catholic and Ukrainian Catholic churches in Saskatchewan call on their members and all Saskatchewan citizens to consider with care the issues surrounding the proposed expansion of the uranium industry in Saskatchewan and make their views known to the Government of Saskatchewan. Read full statement United Church of Canada Policy Positions: Energy in the One Earth Community (2000) This policy statement offers concrete recommendations to live in a much more ecologically integrated manner within the Earth community drawing on energy sources in ways that do not damage ecosystems or compromise the capacity of the Earth to meet the needs of current or future generations. See also The Nuclear and Uranium Mining Industry (2003), and Uranium Exports (1988) Saskatchewan Conference of the United Church of Canada.(2009) Saskatchewan Conference Executive and the Saskatchewan Division of Mission are encouraging congregations to consider issues around nuclear development in Saskatchewan. All individuals and congregations are encouraged to study the document ''A Call for Critical Reflection on Uranium Mining and the Nuclear Industry in Saskatchewan''. The KAIROS Regina Committee includes participation by Wesley (Regina) and churches of several other denominations. This year KAIROS Regina is focussing on the nuclear issue because of the proposal by the Government of Saskatchewan and Bruce Power to use nuclear power as a solution to climate change. KAIROS Regina is encouraging reflection and action in the UCC (and other churches) at the Conference and Presbytery levels. See the ''Call For Reflection'' document.(above) To read the March issue of the Wesley Social Justice Committee News, click here. contact: Dan Beveridge, email <Dan.Beveridge@uregina.ca>, phone 306-584-5487 Bert Pitzel, Saskatchewan representative for KAIROS Prairies & North Region: bpitzel@archregina.sk.ca Mennonite Church of Saskatchewan Peace and Justice Committee is currently seeking to increase awareness about the nuclear industry on the assumption that nuclear energy is closely related to the military and is dangerous to the environment. To contact the committee, send an email to: oslermc@sasktel.net |
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