A Deep Ecology Perspective and Critique of the Mainstream Environmental Movement Without sufficient contact and interaction with nature, and without a worldview sufficiently open to it, we are not able to form relationships with communities of life around us, meaning we are unable to live in solidarity with them. Yet
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By Stan Adamson View and Print as PDF. My love for the earth began with walks with my Uncle Lloyd in the San Bernardino Mountains of southern California. I was but five years old as we quietly walked through the massive Pacific pines, up and up, on
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Unbound was introduced to college student Nina Voli through the United Methodist Church’s Caretakers of Creation, after she spent her past semester at the Creation Care Study Program in Belize, Central America. By Nina Voli View and Print as PDF. Often when I throw out the
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Southern Louisiana Wildlife Paintings Artwork by Lauren Wright View the entire Nov 2012–Jan 2013 issue, “Hope for Eco-Activists: Discovering an Environmental Faith“ Lauren Wright graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in journalism with an emphasis on Media Design. Her education and passion for service led
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A short reflection on marsh periwinkles, young adults, the church, and eco-justice By Shantha Ready Alonso Last summer, I joined a group of 20- and 30-somethings and traveled to Port Isobel, Virginia, to explore eco-justice in the marshlands of the Chesapeake Bay. Gathered by the National Council of Churches’
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Introducing the Unbound Nov 2012–Jan 2013 issue “Hope for Eco-Activists: Discovering an Environmental Faith” while arguing for a different environmental strategy to engage people, particularly young people, in this age of consumerism, doubt, and the temptation to despair. By Patrick David Heery, Managing Editor This is an article
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Introduction to the Unbound Nov 2012–Jan 2013 issue, “Hope for Eco-Activists: Discovering an Environmental Faith,” from guest content editors Diane Waddell and Sue Smith of Presbyterians for Earth Care. By Diane Waddell, Moderator of Presbyterians for Earth Care Earth is on its own formidable cliff… and the risk factors
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Shifting the Foundations of Eco-Theology to Include Stewardship, Justice, and Spirituality Este texto también está disponible en español. By Rev. Neddy Astudillo View and Print as PDF. An uneasy feeling moves freely through the air these days, while the words of the Gospel keep proclaiming: “Go! and
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Nov 2012—Jan 2013 Issue Table of Contents A collaborative issue of Unbound and Presbyterians for Earth Care examining the relational and spiritual foundation of a life devoted to sustainability and environmental justice. Opening Editorials “Environmental Hope: A Better Approach for a Tougher Climate” by Patrick David Heery “Sacred Healing for
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