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Front: What is Climate Change?
Back: Climate Change refers to the long-term shift in climate and weather patterns caused by human activity, like burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial pollution. It leads to rising sea levels, extreme weather events, destruction of ecosystems, and socio-economic decline of vulnerable communities.

Front: What are the values underpinning Climate Change?
Back: Stewardship of creation, the common good, preferential option for the poor, and protecting future generations.

Front: What is a relevant Scripture quote for Climate Change?
Back: Genesis 2:15 – "The Lord… put him in the Garden of Eden to till it and keep it." We are stewards of creation and responsible for caring for the Earth.

Front: What does the Catechism of the Catholic Church teach about environmental care?
Back: CCC 2415 – "The seventh commandment enjoins respect for the integrity of creation… with concern for the quality of life of generations to come." Environmental care is a moral responsibility rooted in the Bible.

Front: What does Pope Francis say about Climate Change?
Back: Laudato Si', 23 – "The climate is a common good, belonging to all and meant for all." The environment is a resource for all and should be protected by all, especially the most vulnerable.

Front: What does the USCCB say about Climate Change?
Back: USCCB, 2014 – "It is about the future of God's creation and… protecting both 'the human environment' and the natural environment." Climate change threatens both environments, and we must act to protect them.

Front: What does Pope Francis say about the responsibility of wealthy nations?
Back: The Catholic Weekly, May 22, 2024 – "Climate change at this moment is a road to death. It’s sad, but that’s what it is… Wealthy nations bear responsibility for the problem." Wealthy nations have a moral responsibility in addressing climate change.

Abortion

Front: What is Abortion?
Back: Abortion is the deliberate termination of a pregnancy by removing the embryo or fetus through medical or surgical procedures. It involves personal, ethical, and legal considerations, with ongoing debates about the legality of abortion worldwide.

Front: What are the values underpinning Abortion?
Back: Sanctity of life, human dignity, and humans made in the image and likeness of God.

Front: What is a relevant Scripture quote for Abortion?
Back: Exodus 20:13 – "You shall not murder." This reflects the Catholic stance that abortion is morally wrong, as it violates the sanctity of life.

Front: What does the Catechism of the Catholic Church teach about abortion?
Back: CCC 2270 – "Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception." The CCC teaches that life begins at conception, and abortion is a violation of human dignity and considered murder.

Front: What does Pope John Paul II say about abortion?
Back: Evangelium Vitae, 57 – "I confirm that the direct and voluntary killing of an innocent human being is always gravely immoral." Abortion is a violation of the sanctity of life from conception.

Front: What does the USCCB say about abortion?
Back: USCCB, 1989 – "No Catholic can responsibly take a 'pro-choice' stand when the 'choice' in question involves the taking of innocent human life." The Church firmly opposes abortion on the grounds of human life and dignity.

Front: What does the Archbishop of Brisbane say about abortion?
Back: AoB, Archbishop on Abortion pills, Feb 13, 2017 – "The Church’s position is genuinely pro-woman. Women are damaged by abortion." He argues that abortion spiritually harms women, as it involves taking an innocent life.