Christian Aid just published recently that they would be joining forces with the Jewish movement Liberal Judaism to promote a new climate change in the Copenhagen Pledge. A climate change deal that would support the poor in the world that are feeling the effects of global warming more than developing countries.
Rabbi Rich, of Liberal Judaism, states: “Climate change affects everyone, irrespective of religion but the poor suffer disproportionately. The threat to ur world is so great that it is vital that Liberal Jews join people of other faiths to lobby for lawas that cut carbon emissions.”
Head of campaigns for Christian Aid Paul Brannen said: “I am delighted that Liberal Jews are showing solidarity with Christian Aid and joining us in crucial activism to stop global warming. We hope this will mark the beginning of ongoing cooperation on a shared campaign issues.”
The interesting element that must be studied here in looking at the rhetoric used is should Christian organizations pair with organizations of other faiths?
There are many fundamentalist that would believe if you call yourself a “Christian” that you shouldn’t do work with other organizations that aren’t of the same faith. So where do I stand as a Christian myself?
I believe to live healthily in a pluralistic society we must learn how to work together. We must be able to work together despite our deep seeded differences. Even though I stand firm in my faith I also stand firm in the fact that we are called to serve the poor. Overall, I don’t see a problem with Christian organizations working together especially over a topic such as working to better improve the world in which we live.
Thoughts?
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