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
Duration:00:04:26
Section 1: Indigenous Worldviews and Sustainable Practices 24
Duration:00:03:35
Section 2: Spiritual Connections to Sacred Landscapes 27
Duration:00:04:31
Section 3: Traditional Ecological Knowledge 30
Duration:00:04:09
Chapter 3: Christian Perspectives on Creation and Stewardship 33
Duration:00:03:33
Section 1: Biblical Teachings on Nature 36
Duration:00:03:45
Section 2: Christian Environmental Movements 39
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Section 3: Divine Dominion vs. Earth Stewardship 42
Duration:00:04:31
Chapter 4: Islamic Environmentalism and Responsibility 45
Duration:00:04:28
Section 1: Qur'anic Teachings on Environmental Protection 48
Duration:00:04:05
Section 2: Islamic Declarations on Eco-Justice 51
Duration:00:03:46
Section 3: Conservation Efforts in Muslim Communities 54
Duration:00:04:20
Chapter 5: Buddhist Approaches to Environmentalism 57
Duration:00:05:32
Section 1: Interdependence and Interconnectedness in Buddhism 61
Duration:00:04:07
Section 2: Buddhist Monastic Practices for Environmental Sustainability 64
Duration:00:04:27
Section 3: Buddhist Advocacy for Earth Protection 67
Duration:00:04:49
Chapter 6: Hinduism and the Cycles of Life 70
Duration:00:04:30
Section 1: Vedic Environmental Philosophy 73
Duration:00:03:49
Section 2: Hindu Temples and Conservation 76
Duration:00:04:35
Section 3: Worship and Rituals Inextricably Linked to Nature 79
Duration:00:04:17
Chapter 7: Jewish Perspectives on Ecology and Responsibility 82
Duration:00:04:06
Section 1: Environmental Themes in Hebrew Scriptures 85
Duration:00:04:45
Section 2: Jewish Environmental Organizations and Movements 88
Duration:00:04:06
Section 3: Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World through Environmental Action 91
Duration:00:04:12
Chapter 8: Daoist Harmonization with Nature 94
Duration:00:03:16
Section 1: Daoist Conceptions of the Natural Order 96
Duration:00:03:27
Section 2: Taoist Practices for Sustainable Living 99
Duration:00:04:13
Section 3: Ecological Virtues and Human Connections 102
Duration:00:04:42
Chapter 9: Sikhism's Inclusive Environmental Ethic 105
Duration:00:04:53
Section 1: Sikh Teachings on the Environment and Equality 108
Duration:00:03:42
Section 2: Gurudwaras and Environmental Activism 111
Duration:00:04:41
Section 3: Sustainability and Justice within Sikh Praxis 114
Duration:00:03:27
Chapter 10: Interfaith Cooperation for the Planet 117
Duration:00:05:56
Section 1: Dialogue and Collaboration among Faith Communities 121
Duration:00:02:52
Section 2: Interfaith Environmental Action Networks 123
Duration:00:04:34
Section 3: Joint Efforts for Sustainable Development 126
Duration:00:04:47
Chapter 11: Rituals and Prayers in Environmental Contexts 129
Duration:00:04:24
Section 1: Earth-Centered Rituals for Healing and Restoration 132
Duration:00:03:26
Section 2: Environmental Liturgies and Ceremonies 135
Duration:00:04:44
Section 3: Prayers for Environmental Protection 138
Duration:00:03:41
Chapter 12: The Power of Faith as a Catalyst for Change 141
Duration:00:04:24
Section 1: Individual and Collective Belief in Environmental Justice 144
Duration:00:04:03
Section 2: Spiritual Pioneers of Climate Action 147
Duration:00:04:04
Section 3: Examples of Faith-Based Environmental Movements 150
Duration:00:04:16
Chapter 13: Sacred Spaces and Eco-Spirituality 153
Duration:00:03:12
Section 1: Spiritual Experiences in Nature 155
Duration:00:04:22
Section 2: Eco-Theology and Environmentalism as Spiritual Practice 158
Duration:00:04:54
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
Duration:00:04:16
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
Duration:00:03:16
Section 3: Overcoming Divisiveness and Building Bridges 187
Duration:00:04:38
Chapter 16: Faith-Based Initiatives and Global Environmental Policy 190
Duration:00:05:26
Section 1: Religious Influence at International Environmental Conferences 194
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Section 2: Faith-Based Sustainable Development Goals 198
Duration:00:05:34
Section 3: Collaboration with Scientific and Secular Movements 202
Duration:00:04:38
Chapter 17: Ecotheology and Climate Change 205
Duration:00:04:26
Section 1: God's Creation under Threat: Anthropogenic Global Warming 208
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Section 2: Theological Responses to Climate Emergency 211
Duration:00:04:23
Section 3: Embracing Faith as a Driver for Climate Solutions 214
Duration:00:04:20
Chapter 18: Resilience, Spiritual Wellness, and Planetary Health 217
Duration:00:03:05
Section 1: Spiritual Tools for Environmental Well-being 219
Duration:00:04:06
Section 2: Eco-Psychology: Blending Earth Science and Spirituality 222
Duration:00:04:18
Section 3: Reconnecting with Nature for Human and Planetary Health 225
Duration:00:04:46
Chapter 19: The Power of Volunteering and Charitable Giving by Faith Communities 228
Duration:00:04:22
Section 1: Environmental Activism through Faith-Based Volunteering 231
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Section 2: Philanthropic Contributions in Support of Sustainability 234
Duration:00:04:34
Section 3: Fostering Social Justice through Environmental Advocacy 237
Duration:00:04:44
Conclusion: A Holistic Approach to the Environmental Crisis through Faith and Religion 240
Duration:00:03:56