Ecology and the Theology of Nature
The threat of ecocide poses an ethical challenge which calls humans to rethink our relationship with nature, perceive the divine wisdom manifest in creation, and act cooperatively and co-creatively with other living beings. This article explores how God is present in creation and links Jesus's...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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SCM Press
[2018]
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| In: |
Concilium
Year: 2018, Issue: 5, Pages: 44-54 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Christianity
/ Creation
/ God
/ Wisdom
/ Environmental protection
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| IxTheo Classification: | NBC Doctrine of God NBD Doctrine of Creation NCG Environmental ethics; Creation ethics |
| Summary: | The threat of ecocide poses an ethical challenge which calls humans to rethink our relationship with nature, perceive the divine wisdom manifest in creation, and act cooperatively and co-creatively with other living beings. This article explores how God is present in creation and links Jesus's proclamation of the Reign of God with the wisdom manifest in creation. Emerging insights from postmodern science are examined to better understand the 'governing themes and basal intentionality' manifest in an evolving cosmos. Finally, it is suggested that humans can develop ecological wisdom by opening themselves to the alterity of other beings and working respectfully and creatively with them to seek the healing, regeneration, and integral liberation of the Earth community. |
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| ISSN: | 0010-5236 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Concilium
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