The relationship between individuals or communities and the environmen…

Pope Benedict XVI
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The relationship between individuals or communities and the environment ultimately stems from their relationship with God. When ‘man turns his back on the Creator’s plan, he provokes a disorder which has inevitable repercussions on the rest of the created order. ✨ Pope Benedict XVI (2014). The Garden of God, p.20, CUA Press
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