"Off Limit" Topics

Recently got an email that went something like this...

The church should not take part in discussions or activities that envolve specific subject matters such as ecology/environment, trade/commerce practices, outsourced goods manufacturing, global labor practices, and things of the like.

Wondering what thoughts you all have on this? You may know that I am rather passionate about some of these issues and view them as a part of my expression of faith. However, many of the issues are pretty confusing for a guy like me and I have more questions than answers.
Still, I love my vegan anti-sweatshop Blackspot shoes no matter what anyone says. :)
Thoughts?