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A stimulating intellectual and fascinating spiritual journey investigating the human obligation t... more A stimulating intellectual and fascinating spiritual journey investigating the human obligation to care for the whole creation: non-human and human alike. He offers new insights on the role of human accountability in caring for the creation by offering an analytical, philosophical, scientific, and theological approach to the concept of wonder and the intrinsic value of the natural world with respect to God's divine plan.
Papers by LOUK ANDRIANOS
The “Wuppertal Call” – Contributions and Recommendations from an International Conference on Eco-... more The “Wuppertal Call” – Contributions and Recommendations from an International Conference on Eco-Theology and Ethics of Sustainability – Wuppertal, Germany, 16 – 19 June 2019
Environment and Ecology Research
It is universally recognized that the disharmony of human activities with its environment and the... more It is universally recognized that the disharmony of human activities with its environment and the ongoing ecological crisis may lead the Earth to an irreversible chaotic destiny,. Politicians and scientists strive for the mitigations of environmental damages but there is no consensus for the causal root and remedy of the problems: global ethical recession. Chasing ephemeral economical progress homo sapiens has gradually evolved from “homo religiosus” to “homo economucus”. Family concept has been reduced to its minimal economic unit and social injustices exceed every limit. The gap between the rich and the poor has reached the upper level that human history has never attained. The influences of religions on daily life become marginal and human activities are no longer restricted by ethical consciousness. As a result, the conservation of life support on Earth and the viability of sustainable development become the most alarming challenges for the 21st century. We proposed a methodology for measuring sustainable development called “Sustainability Assessment using Fuzzy logic Evaluation (S.A.F.E.). The results of the SAFE model coupled with the analysis of some case studies on national level reveal that environmental ethics could constitute an important group of “response” indicators which may control overall development sustainability. The use of fuzzy logic in sustainability assessment appears relevant because environmental ethics indicators are not numerically measurable. As conclusion, decision makers should stop confronting environmental problems with solely technological and political solutions. Religions and environmental ethics revival must be given the highest priority because of their ability to control human activities and, therefore, to secure sustainable behavior. Specifically, Christianity that teaches unconditional love for “neighborhood”, human and non-human alike, may actively reinforce the practice of sustainable behavior and avert the unsustainable path of modern society.
Books by LOUK ANDRIANOS
WCC and Orthodox Academy of Crete Publication , 2021
This book is the sixth volume in the ECOTHEE book series of biannual publications, which first ap... more This book is the sixth volume in the ECOTHEE book series of biannual publications, which first appeared in the sphere of ecumenical eco theology in 2008, following the first ECOTHEE conference (ECOTHEE 08) held in Crete to promote World Environment Day on 5 June 2008. Τhe present ECOTHEE 19 book is structured into four sections: Introduction Theological and philosophical reflections Ethics and best practice Global contributions. The articles in the in the first three sections are evaluated as scientific articles, while others can be considered personal contributions. We refer to those in the first category as articles and those in the second as contributions. A better understanding of the concept of environmental ethics for the common home (oikos) is a condition for a more effective human response to every challenge of the sustainability issue. Specifically, it will help to affirm eco justice and human responsibility for the care of the Earth and the vast communities of life. The theme of ECOTHEE 2019, Ecological Racism and Prophetic Voices of Ecological Crisis, was chosen to contribute to the WCC’s thematic focus on racism for 2019. The contribution of the basic sciences, psychology, philosophy and religious studies has been indispensable in developing ecotheology and environmental ethics. The Laudato Si’s recommendations, contemporary ecofeminism and green institutions were also discussed as part of consolidating peace and eco justice in the world today. There are many reasons why these ECOTHEE articles mark an important point in the development of ecotheology and environmental ethics. Despite the critical socio economic crisis coupled with moral recession in many parts of the global community, the continuation of the ECOTHEE publications confirms the growing interest in the discipline. It is important to admit that we need to sustain the development of ecotheology and environmental ethics given the predominance of secular trends in coping with the fragility of the earth’s balance system.
A stimulating intellectual and fascinating spiritual journey investigating the human obligation t... more A stimulating intellectual and fascinating spiritual journey investigating the human obligation to care for the whole creation: non-human and human alike. He offers new insights on the role of human accountability in caring for the creation by offering an analytical, philosophical, scientific, and theological approach to the concept of wonder and the intrinsic value of the natural world with respect to God's divine plan.
The “Wuppertal Call” – Contributions and Recommendations from an International Conference on Eco-... more The “Wuppertal Call” – Contributions and Recommendations from an International Conference on Eco-Theology and Ethics of Sustainability – Wuppertal, Germany, 16 – 19 June 2019
Environment and Ecology Research
It is universally recognized that the disharmony of human activities with its environment and the... more It is universally recognized that the disharmony of human activities with its environment and the ongoing ecological crisis may lead the Earth to an irreversible chaotic destiny,. Politicians and scientists strive for the mitigations of environmental damages but there is no consensus for the causal root and remedy of the problems: global ethical recession. Chasing ephemeral economical progress homo sapiens has gradually evolved from “homo religiosus” to “homo economucus”. Family concept has been reduced to its minimal economic unit and social injustices exceed every limit. The gap between the rich and the poor has reached the upper level that human history has never attained. The influences of religions on daily life become marginal and human activities are no longer restricted by ethical consciousness. As a result, the conservation of life support on Earth and the viability of sustainable development become the most alarming challenges for the 21st century. We proposed a methodology for measuring sustainable development called “Sustainability Assessment using Fuzzy logic Evaluation (S.A.F.E.). The results of the SAFE model coupled with the analysis of some case studies on national level reveal that environmental ethics could constitute an important group of “response” indicators which may control overall development sustainability. The use of fuzzy logic in sustainability assessment appears relevant because environmental ethics indicators are not numerically measurable. As conclusion, decision makers should stop confronting environmental problems with solely technological and political solutions. Religions and environmental ethics revival must be given the highest priority because of their ability to control human activities and, therefore, to secure sustainable behavior. Specifically, Christianity that teaches unconditional love for “neighborhood”, human and non-human alike, may actively reinforce the practice of sustainable behavior and avert the unsustainable path of modern society.
WCC and Orthodox Academy of Crete Publication , 2021
This book is the sixth volume in the ECOTHEE book series of biannual publications, which first ap... more This book is the sixth volume in the ECOTHEE book series of biannual publications, which first appeared in the sphere of ecumenical eco theology in 2008, following the first ECOTHEE conference (ECOTHEE 08) held in Crete to promote World Environment Day on 5 June 2008. Τhe present ECOTHEE 19 book is structured into four sections: Introduction Theological and philosophical reflections Ethics and best practice Global contributions. The articles in the in the first three sections are evaluated as scientific articles, while others can be considered personal contributions. We refer to those in the first category as articles and those in the second as contributions. A better understanding of the concept of environmental ethics for the common home (oikos) is a condition for a more effective human response to every challenge of the sustainability issue. Specifically, it will help to affirm eco justice and human responsibility for the care of the Earth and the vast communities of life. The theme of ECOTHEE 2019, Ecological Racism and Prophetic Voices of Ecological Crisis, was chosen to contribute to the WCC’s thematic focus on racism for 2019. The contribution of the basic sciences, psychology, philosophy and religious studies has been indispensable in developing ecotheology and environmental ethics. The Laudato Si’s recommendations, contemporary ecofeminism and green institutions were also discussed as part of consolidating peace and eco justice in the world today. There are many reasons why these ECOTHEE articles mark an important point in the development of ecotheology and environmental ethics. Despite the critical socio economic crisis coupled with moral recession in many parts of the global community, the continuation of the ECOTHEE publications confirms the growing interest in the discipline. It is important to admit that we need to sustain the development of ecotheology and environmental ethics given the predominance of secular trends in coping with the fragility of the earth’s balance system.