Professional paper
https://doi.org/10.31337/oz.72.4.7
Energy, Justice and Peace from the Perspective of the Social Doctrine of the Church
Krešimir Cerovac
orcid.org/0000-0001-7117-2289
Abstract
The development of human civilization is closely related to the use of energy and of its multiple sources. From the time of the early hominoids on the planet, seven million years ago, to the present homo sapiens sapiens, energy has been a basic factor affecting the survival of the species. Generally speaking and particularly through her Social Doctrine, the Church demonstrates a special interest in issues concerning integral human development. Thus, the energy issue is also deemed a subject to be dealt with by the Church since it is an exceptional challenge for the purposes of justice, security and peace in the world. Popes John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis all have concerned themselves with the question of global energy, being aware that this is an extremely important sign of the times which must be understood, read and interpreted in the light of evangelical wisdom. Nevertheless, matters concerning energy and the energy system are today still a neglected global issue, though an immensely important factor affecting integral development and human dignity.
Keywords
energy system; energy policy; energy justice; energy; common good; renewable sources of energy; Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace; consumption; justice; peace; security of supply; Social Doctrine of the Church
Hrčak ID:
193037
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Publication date:
22.1.2018.
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