The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG), expressed concern about the destruction of the environment, and asked churches to use their pulpit to educate their members about the importance of protecting forests and water sources.
Rev. Rev. Cyril G. K. Fayose expressed concern and said that every dimension of God’s creation is being destroyed under our watch. The forests are dying, the water resources are polluted and wildlife, climate patterns, and sanitation are all in peril.
He stated that the church cannot look on and do nothing, and that the Christian Council is concerned.
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Creation
According to the General-Secretary at the CCG, God created the world and gave human beings the responsibility for it. This meant that all of creation must be taken care of, protected, and maintained.
He stated that about 70% of Ghanaians were Christians. This meant that they contributed significantly towards the destruction of the environment.
It is important that we return to the church and make amends. Because we are so numerous, the church has the ability to make a significant impact.
He listed some of his suggestions for churches to do to right the wrong, such as planting trees, growing grass, and beginning backyard gardening.
Dr Fayose stated that the council was still piloting a plastic recovery project in Madina area churches. He appealed to other churches for their support of the project, which he said was intended to collect plastic waste for recycling.
Eco church award
Daryl Bosu (Deputy National Director of Arocha Ghana) said that the Eco Church Awards scheme required churches to perform simple environmental tasks in order to earn points for rewards.
He explained that the tasks included grassing parts of their compounds, careful use electrical rating gadgets, environmental posters and signs on church compounds to stimulate members’ consciences.
He said that a church could win bronze, gold, or silver depending on its actions.
The idea is to get churches to be more friendly to the environment. Mr Bosu explained that being eco-friendly means being kind to the environment and using innovative methods to reduce carbon footprints.
According to him, the church consisted of people who were deeply committed to the faith they believed in. He stated that one of the key principles faith taught to the church was the commandment to take care the earth.