Environmental Destruction
In The Serviceberry this symbolizes generosity and balance in nature
What is the Serviceberry tree?
This author states : “The misuse of creation begins when we no longer recognize any higher instance than ourselves.”
Who is Pope Francis?
Bahnson suggests people have a responsibility to show this quality toward others in society.
What is compassion?
In Laudato Si’, creation is described as this, meaning it reflects divine presence and goodness.
What is sacred?
Fukuoka's farming philosophy promotes this environmentally friendly method of working with
What is natural farming or sustainable farming?
This author states : “To name the world as gift is to feel one’s membership in the web of reciprocity. It makes you happy—and it makes you accountable.”
Who is Robin Wall Kimmerer?
This concept in the Islamic declaration teaches that humans are caretakers of the Earth entrusted by God.
What is khalifah?
Akomolafe suggests people should respond to fear and uncertainty with this spiritual quality instead of hostility.
What is compassion or humility?
Merton believed people should live with this quality in order to reduce harm to the environment.
What is simplicity?
This author states : “Modernity taught us to see the world as a problem to be solved.”
Who is Bayo Akomolafe?
Kingsnorth implies that humans must accept responsibility for the consequences of these harmful patterns of behavior.
What are overconsumption and environmental damage?
Kingsnorth argues modern civilization often replaces religion with this worship of economic growth and consumption.
What are overconsumption and environmental damage?
Pope Francis mentions that cutting down forests and destroying habitats leads to the loss of this.
What is biodiversity?
This author states : “There is nothing particularly unusual about this vision of time. If we step back to take in the sweep of world history and the diversity of human cultures, we begin to see that it is pretty standard fare.”
Who is Paul Kingsnorth?
Pope Francis argues that true responsibility requires a transformation of this human faculty that shapes decisions and behavior.
What is the heart / conscience?
Merton chose this type of lifestyle focused on prayer, silence, and simplicity.
What is monasticism?
Bahnson critiques a system driven by endless consumption that depends on the depletion of this.
What are natural resources?
This author states : “Good speech is silver, but silence is pure gold.”
Who is Fred Bahnson?
Kimmerer argues humans have a responsibility to ensure fairness and balance in this global relationship with nature.
What is human nature interaction?
In The Serviceberry, sharing of berries among living creatures symbolizes this spiritual idea that life depends on mutual care.
What is interconnectedness?