Sacred Connections: Environmental Perspectives in Faith
Ronda Branch
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
In this thought-provoking book, venture into a world where faith and religion intersect with the urgent global challenge of the environmental crisis. Immerse yourself in the diverse perspectives of various faith traditions as they grapple with this pressing issue that affects us all. Delve into their unique ways of understanding and addressing the environmental crisis, illuminating the crucial role that faith plays in shaping our attitudes and actions towards the natural world. Unveil the deep connection between spirituality and sustainability through the lens of different religions, unveiling profound insights and illuminating paths towards a more harmonious coexistence between humanity and the environment. This exploration of faith and religion in the face of the environmental crisis will inspire, challenge, and encourage readers to reflect on their own belief systems and their impact on our planet. Step into a journey that will invite you to question and explore the Role of Faith and Religion amidst our urgent need to protect our precious Earth.
Duration - 5h 34m.
Author - Ronda Branch.
Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2024 Jost Allmeling ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In this thought-provoking book, venture into a world where faith and religion intersect with the urgent global challenge of the environmental crisis. Immerse yourself in the diverse perspectives of various faith traditions as they grapple with this pressing issue that affects us all. Delve into their unique ways of understanding and addressing the environmental crisis, illuminating the crucial role that faith plays in shaping our attitudes and actions towards the natural world. Unveil the deep connection between spirituality and sustainability through the lens of different religions, unveiling profound insights and illuminating paths towards a more harmonious coexistence between humanity and the environment. This exploration of faith and religion in the face of the environmental crisis will inspire, challenge, and encourage readers to reflect on their own belief systems and their impact on our planet. Step into a journey that will invite you to question and explore the Role of Faith and Religion amidst our urgent need to protect our precious Earth. Duration - 5h 34m. Author - Ronda Branch. Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2024 Jost Allmeling ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1: Understanding the Interconnectedness: An Overview of Faith Traditions and their Engagement with the Environment 8
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Section 1: Religions and Sustainability 11
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Section 2: Approaches to the Environmental Crisis 14
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Section 3: Environmental Ethics within Faith Traditions 18
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Chapter 2: Indigenous Wisdom and Nature as Sacred 21
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Section 1: Indigenous Worldviews and Sustainable Practices 24
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Section 2: Spiritual Connections to Sacred Landscapes 27
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Section 3: Traditional Ecological Knowledge 30
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Chapter 3: Christian Perspectives on Creation and Stewardship 33
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Section 1: Biblical Teachings on Nature 36
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Section 2: Christian Environmental Movements 39
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Section 3: Divine Dominion vs. Earth Stewardship 42
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Chapter 4: Islamic Environmentalism and Responsibility 45
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Section 1: Qur'anic Teachings on Environmental Protection 48
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Section 2: Islamic Declarations on Eco-Justice 51
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Section 3: Conservation Efforts in Muslim Communities 54
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Chapter 5: Buddhist Approaches to Environmentalism 57
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Section 1: Interdependence and Interconnectedness in Buddhism 61
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Section 2: Buddhist Monastic Practices for Environmental Sustainability 64
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Section 3: Buddhist Advocacy for Earth Protection 67
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Chapter 6: Hinduism and the Cycles of Life 70
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Section 1: Vedic Environmental Philosophy 73
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Section 2: Hindu Temples and Conservation 76
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Section 3: Worship and Rituals Inextricably Linked to Nature 79
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Chapter 7: Jewish Perspectives on Ecology and Responsibility 82
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Section 1: Environmental Themes in Hebrew Scriptures 85
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Section 2: Jewish Environmental Organizations and Movements 88
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Section 3: Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World through Environmental Action 91
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Chapter 8: Daoist Harmonization with Nature 94
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Section 1: Daoist Conceptions of the Natural Order 96
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Section 2: Taoist Practices for Sustainable Living 99
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Section 3: Ecological Virtues and Human Connections 102
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Chapter 9: Sikhism's Inclusive Environmental Ethic 105
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Section 1: Sikh Teachings on the Environment and Equality 108
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Section 2: Gurudwaras and Environmental Activism 111
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Section 3: Sustainability and Justice within Sikh Praxis 114
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Chapter 10: Interfaith Cooperation for the Planet 117
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Section 1: Dialogue and Collaboration among Faith Communities 121
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Section 2: Interfaith Environmental Action Networks 123
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Section 3: Joint Efforts for Sustainable Development 126
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Chapter 11: Rituals and Prayers in Environmental Contexts 129
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Section 1: Earth-Centered Rituals for Healing and Restoration 132
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Section 2: Environmental Liturgies and Ceremonies 135
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Section 3: Prayers for Environmental Protection 138
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Chapter 12: The Power of Faith as a Catalyst for Change 141
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Section 1: Individual and Collective Belief in Environmental Justice 144
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Section 2: Spiritual Pioneers of Climate Action 147
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Section 3: Examples of Faith-Based Environmental Movements 150
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Chapter 13: Sacred Spaces and Eco-Spirituality 153
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Section 1: Spiritual Experiences in Nature 155
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Section 2: Eco-Theology and Environmentalism as Spiritual Practice 158
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Section 3: Creation Centers and Conservation Sanctuaries 161
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Chapter 14: Faith-Based Environmental Education and Advocacy 164
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Section 1: Religious Educational Institutions and Environmental Studies 168
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Section 2: Sermons and Preaching for Environmental Awareness 172
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Section 3: Faith-Based Organizations’ Legislative Advocacy 175
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Chapter 15: Challenges and Criticisms within Faith Communities 178
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Section 1: Clash of Values: Environmental and Traditional Religious Practices 181
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Section 2: Changing Attitudes and Resistance within Faith Institutions 184
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Section 3: Overcoming Divisiveness and Building Bridges 187
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Chapter 16: Faith-Based Initiatives and Global Environmental Policy 190
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Section 1: Religious Influence at International Environmental Conferences 194
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Section 2: Faith-Based Sustainable Development Goals 198
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Section 3: Collaboration with Scientific and Secular Movements 202
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Chapter 17: Ecotheology and Climate Change 205
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Section 1: God's Creation under Threat: Anthropogenic Global Warming 208
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Section 2: Theological Responses to Climate Emergency 211
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Section 3: Embracing Faith as a Driver for Climate Solutions 214
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Chapter 18: Resilience, Spiritual Wellness, and Planetary Health 217
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Section 1: Spiritual Tools for Environmental Well-being 219
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Section 2: Eco-Psychology: Blending Earth Science and Spirituality 222
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Section 3: Reconnecting with Nature for Human and Planetary Health 225
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Chapter 19: The Power of Volunteering and Charitable Giving by Faith Communities 228
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Section 1: Environmental Activism through Faith-Based Volunteering 231
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Section 2: Philanthropic Contributions in Support of Sustainability 234
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Section 3: Fostering Social Justice through Environmental Advocacy 237
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Conclusion: A Holistic Approach to the Environmental Crisis through Faith and Religion 240
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