Christianity Climate Change And Sustainable Living

Author : Nick Spencer,Robert White
Publisher : SPCK Publishing
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : IND:30000117470702

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Christianity, Climate Change and Sustainable Living by Nick Spencer,Robert White Pdf

"This book represents the first serious Christian engagement with the emerging issue of sustainable consumption and production. Spencer and White analyse the scientific, sociological, economic and theological thinking that makes a Christian response to these trends both imperative and distinctive. Their practical conclusions explore what can be done at the personal, community, national and international levels to make sustainable living a reality. Firmly rooted in the good news of the Christian faith, this is, above all, a constructive and hopeful book that offers a realistic vision of a better future." --Book Jacket.

Author : Nicola L. Bull
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780244932046

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Sustainable Faith: A green gospel for the age of climate change by Nicola L. Bull Pdf

Bible-based, this book demonstrates that an important element of 21st-century Christian faith is about engaging with the big challenges of climate change and sustainable living.

Author : Sebastian Kim
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281067039

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Christianity and the Renewal of Nature by Sebastian Kim Pdf

The reality of climate change, and the challenges it presents to sustainable living, is perhaps the key issue facing humanity at present. The developing ecological crisis raises profound questions for theology, religious traditions, politics and economics. This book examines the roots and causes of the global emergency from a variety of perspectives and look at the implications of the crisis for future sustainable living on the planet. The contributors include top theologians -- Rowan Williams, Tim Gorringe, Mary Grey, Michael Northcott and Clive Pearson -- as well as the environmental activist John Sauven, the BBC science producer Martin Redfern and the former Secretary of State for Environmental Development, Clare Short.

Author : Mark I Wallace
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781451413854

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Green Christianity by Mark I Wallace Pdf

The central message of this book is that religion has a special role to play in saving the planet. Religion has the unique power to fire the imagination and empower the will to break the cycle of addiction to nonrenewable energy. The environmental crisis is a crisis not of the head but of the heart. The problem is not that we do not know how to stop climate change but rather that we lack the inner strength to redirect our culture and economy toward a sustainable future. Only a bold and courageous faith can undergird a long-term commitment to change. This book is a call to hope, not despair--a survey of promising directions and a call for readers to discover meaning and purpose in their lives through a spiritually charged commitment to saving the Earth.

Author : Katharine Hayhoe,Andrew Farley
Publisher : FaithWords
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780446558266

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A Climate for Change by Katharine Hayhoe,Andrew Farley Pdf

Most Christian lifestyle or environmental books focus on how to live in a sustainable and conservational manner. A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE shows why Christians should be living that way, and the consequences of doing so. Drawing on the two authors' experiences, one as an internationally recognized climate scientist and the other as an evangelical leader of a growing church, this book explains the science underlying global warming, the impact that human activities have on it, and how our Christian faith should play a significant role in guiding our opinions and actions on this important issue.

Author : Nicola L. Bull,Mark McAllister,Foreword by Steve Chalke
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1291900209

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Sustainable Faith: A Green Gospel for the Age of Climate Change by Nicola L. Bull,Mark McAllister,Foreword by Steve Chalke Pdf

A duty of loving care towards the planet and all its inhabitants needs to become a central feature of the Christian message in today's church, accompanied by scriptural backing and practical guidance that encourages God's people to be at the forefront of change. Christians need to be adequately equipped to bring a message of creation care and faith-based environmentalism to their communities. We know that it is not only what we say but what we do that has the potential to 'speak' to people about the love of God in Christ. Hospitality, love for our neighbours and care for the poor are central themes in the gospel message and the 'green' gospel for today must also demonstrate our love and care for all creation - humanity is part of a delicate web of life, all of which is loved by our Creator God.

Author : Lindy Scott
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781556358449

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Christians, the Care of Creation, and Global Climate Change by Lindy Scott Pdf

Christians, the Care of Creation, and Global Climate Change is a wake-up call for Christians and others. It is a cogent and persuasive call to love God and our neighbors by caring for creation--especially in light of the dramatic climate changes occurring before our eyes. This book is not the final word on the subject, but it is a sincere invitation to examine the scientific evidence for global warming and to respond with individual and collective faithful actions. CONTRIBUTORS: Douglas Allen, Jeffrey K. Greenberg, P. J. Hill, Sir John T. Houghton, A. Duane Litfin, Ben Lowe, Vincent E. Morris, L. Kristen Page, Lindy Scott, Noah J. Toly

Author : Claire Foster
Publisher : Church House Publishing
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 071514068X

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Sharing God's Planet by Claire Foster Pdf

This report explores the causes and consequences of human damage to the environment and suggests how Christians can respond.

Author : Dieter Gerten,Sigurd Bergmann
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441166289

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Religion in Environmental and Climate Change by Dieter Gerten,Sigurd Bergmann Pdf

Climate change and other global environmental changes deserve attention by the the humanities - they are caused mainly by human attitudes and activities and feed back to human societies. Focussing on religion allows for analysis of various human modes of perception, action and thought in relation to global environmental change. On the one hand, religious organizations are aiming to become "greener"; on the other hand, some religious ideas and practices display fatalism towards impacts of climate change. What might be the fate of different religions in an ever-warming world? This book gathers recent research on functions of religion in climate change from theological, ethical, philosophical, anthropological, historical and earth system analytical perspectives. Charting the spread from regional case studies to global-scale syntheses, the authors demonstrate that world religions and indigenous belief systems are already responding in highly dynamic ways to ongoing and projected climate changes - in theory and practice, for better or for worse. The book establishes the research field "religion in climate change" and identifies avenues for future research across disciplines.

Author : Katharine K. Wilkinson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199942855

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Between God & Green by Katharine K. Wilkinson Pdf

Despite three decades of scientists' warnings and environmentalists' best efforts, the political will and public engagement necessary to fuel robust action on global climate change remain in short supply. Katharine K. Wilkinson shows that, contrary to popular expectations, faith-based efforts are emerging and strengthening to address this problem. In the US, perhaps none is more significant than evangelical climate care. Drawing on extensive focus group and textual research and interviews, Between God & Green explores the phenomenon of climate care, from its historical roots and theological grounding to its visionary leaders and advocacy initiatives. Wilkinson examines the movement's reception within the broader evangelical community, from pew to pulpit. She shows that by engaging with climate change as a matter of private faith and public life, leaders of the movement challenge traditional boundaries of the evangelical agenda, partisan politics, and established alliances and hostilities. These leaders view sea-level rise as a moral calamity, lobby for legislation written on both sides of the aisle, and partner with atheist scientists. Wilkinson reveals how evangelical environmentalists are reshaping not only the landscape of American climate action, but the contours of their own religious community. Though the movement faces complex challenges, climate care leaders continue to leverage evangelicalism's size, dominance, cultural position, ethical resources, and mechanisms of communication to further their cause to bridge God and green.

Author : Dawn M. Nothwehr
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780814633748

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Ecological Footprints by Dawn M. Nothwehr Pdf

The Franciscan vision offers a powerful antidote to the moral malaise that prevents ordinary Christians from making the necessary choices to live more simply and share the worlds goods more equitably. Ecological Footprints unfolds the theological, spiritual, and ethical treasure trove of Christianityespecially as it has been developed and lived in Franciscan theology and traditionas it relates to our efforts to achieve sustainable living.

Author : Johannes M. Luetz,Patrick D. Nunn
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030676025

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Beyond Belief by Johannes M. Luetz,Patrick D. Nunn Pdf

This interdisciplinary book explores the science and spirituality nexus in the Pacific Islands Region and as such makes a critical contribution to sustainable climate change adaptation in Oceania. In addition to presenting case studies, literary analyses, field projects, and empirical research, the book describes faith-engaged approaches through the prism of: • Context: past, present, and future prospects• Theory: concepts, narratives, and theoretical frameworks• Practice: empirical research and praxis-informed case examples• Doctrine: scriptural contributions and perspectives• Engagement: enlisting religious stakeholders and constituencies Comprising peer-reviewed works by scholars, professionals, and practitioners from across Oceania, the book closes a critical gap in the literature and represents a groundbreaking contribution to holistic climate change adaptation in the Pacific Islands Region that is scientifically sound, spiritually attuned, locally meaningful, and contextually compelling.

Author : E. M. Conradie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Christian sociology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114495125

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The Church and Climate Change by E. M. Conradie Pdf

Author : Eduardo Sasso
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532655531

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A Climate of Desire by Eduardo Sasso Pdf

Written for skeptics and believers alike, A Climate of Desire is an unconventional blend of the provocative ecological wisdom of the biblical writers with contemporary insights from sustainability experts and practitioners. As we enter an increasingly agitated virtual age, and what many affirm is a new period of global warming, the way ahead demands rethinking and collaboration. It also calls us to reconsider our longings and desires. Hence this book, bringing popular culture, faith, and science into dialogue. Filled with anecdotes, surprising flashbacks of history, and concrete and visionary possibilities for change, these pages will both challenge and inspire you to follow a forgotten path that's filled with hope for the decades to come. www.climateofdesire.com

Author : Robert S. White
Publisher : Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : IND:30000126993645

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Creation in Crisis by Robert S. White Pdf

Creation is in crisis. Why then do we continue in activities that are manifestly harmful to ourselves and to others? Part of the answer is undoubtedly ignorance about what we are actually doing. But part is also that we do not want to face up to the fact that the material comforts we enjoy are bought at a cost to other people and to the natural world. This volume highlights the seriousness of environmental degradation and climate change, the root causes and possible solutions, and the contribution of Christian thinking to these issues. Both scientific and theological points of view are presented by the distinguished writers: Richard Bauckham, Richard Carter, Flavio Comim, Ellen F. Davis, Calvin B. DeWitt, John Guillebaud, Donald A. Hay, Sir Brian Heap, Sir John Houghton, James J. McCarthy, Hilary Marlow, Douglas J. Moo, Jonathan Moo, Pete Moore, Michael Northcott, C. René Padilla, Robert S. White, and George Wilkes. 'In these pages Robert White has assembled a remarkable cast. Indeed, if you were to lay on an international conference of specialists with expertise from different disciplines to reflect on the present state and the future hope of the earth, from a Christian perspective, you could hardly get a finer line-up! Their gift to the reader is that they are able to write so that those of us who are not experts might understand.' James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool