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Building Community�in a changing climate
Interfaith Climate Group
Baha’is of Alachua County, Florida
Florida Climate Conversation-to-Action Program
O Lord! … Gather all people beneath the shadow of Thy bounty and cause them to unite in harmony, so that they may become as the rays of one sun, as the waves of one ocean, and as the fruit of one tree. May they drink from the same fountain. May they be refreshed by the same breeze. May they receive illumination from the same source of light. Thou art the Giver, the Merciful, the Omnipotent.
Baha’i Faith
One should always treat others as they themselves wish to be treated.� - Hinduism
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Whatever is disagreeable to yourself, do not do unto others.�
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What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor. This is the whole Torah; all the rest is commentary.
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Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.� � - Christianity
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�Be kind to your neighbor and you will be a believer; love for the people what you love for yourself and you will be a Muslim. � - Islamic Tradition
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�Do not wrong or hate your neighbor. For it is not he who �you wrong, but yourself.� - Native American
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��And if thine eyes be turned towards justice, choose thou for thy neighbour that which thou choosest for thyself.� - Baha’i Faith
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O my God! O my God! Unite the hearts of Thy servants, and reveal to them Thy great purpose. May they follow Thy commandments and abide in Thy law. Help them,
O God, in their endeavor, and grant them strength to serve Thee. O God! Leave them not to themselves, but guide their steps by the light of Thy knowledge, and cheer their hearts by Thy love. Verily, Thou art their Helper and their Lord.
Baha’i Faith
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Building Community in a Changing Climate
We stand at a critical moment in Earth’s history, a time when humanity must choose its future. As the world becomes increasingly interdependent and fragile, the future at once holds great peril and great promise. To move forward we must recognize that in the midst of a magnificent diversity of cultures and life forms we are one human family and one Earth community with a common destiny.
Building Community in a Changing Climate
Tomorrow’s Dreamers, drawing on the world's traditions, guided by
GreenFaith
We are part of a global, multi-faith, environmental alliance called GreenFaith International.
10 Moral Demands
1. ENERGY- 100% renewable, clean energy for all! Sustainable, affordable power for everyone – especially the 800 million people without access to electricity
2. FINANCE- Global finance aligned with compassionate values! Increased financing – in COVID recovery and beyond – for sustainable industry, infra-structure and agriculture
3. EMPLOYMENT-Jobs and healthcare for all! A just transition for workers impacted by climate change through job training, living wage and universal healthcare and insurance
4. SELF-DETERMINATION- Respect Indigenous Rights! A strong defense for the legal rights of Indigenous communities and all environmental protectors
5. HOSPITALITY- Welcome for migrants! Generous opportunities for climate refugees to migrate and establish new homes
6. RESTORATION- No more climate pollution! Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in wealthy countries by 2030; accelerated finance/technology transfers for global net zero before 2050
7. BIO-DIVERSITY- End the planet’s desecration! No new fossil fuel exploration or infrastructure, no more deforestation; no more habitat or biodiversity loss
8. DIVESTMENT- Eliminate immoral investment! No further financing or COVID bailouts for fossil fuels and exploitative agriculture
9. REPARATION- Climate reparations from wealthy countries! Initiatives by wealthy countries in climate financing and technology transfer, in recognition of these countries’ colonialist and environmental debt
10. COMMUNITY- Bold faith community leadership! Sustained, united action guided by the teachings of our diverse religions, ushering in an equitable, peaceful life for all.
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Building Community in a Changing Climate
A pilot project of We, the World and the University of Florida Extension climatecollaboratory.org
Co-sponsored by �Interfaith Climate Group
Baha’is of Alachua County, FL
Elders Climate Action / Florida�