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Studia Ecologiae et Bioethicae, 2023
The action of God is always the action of the Trinity. Therefore, proper interpretation of theological issues requires taking this truth into account as it must be presumed to have a specific influence on the shape of the relationship between man and the world. Since God has revealed Himself as a Trinity of Persons, this must inspire man's view of the world from the perspective of faith. This is the reason for attempting to interpret the ecological theology of creation from a Trinitarian aspect. The analysis of biblical and theological sources provides the basis for this. The analyses carried out reconstruct the traditional issue model of the theology of creation. They develop an understanding of the relationship between God and creation. For the triune God is the model and deepest source of relationality. The essential love between the persons of the Trinity and the profound relationship of love between the Triune God and creation carries an inspiring message for the development of man's relationship to the world according to God's design. This should constitute the essential foundation of an ecotheological praxeology.
Studia Oecumenica, 2022
Christianity is sometimes considered as guilty of the ecological miscare throughout history. The words 'economy', 'ecology' and 'ecumenism' come from the same word (oikoshouse) and remain very close in their respective developments. But Welt-ethos must be preceded by a Welt-logos and by an Um-welt-logos, that means that Nature has her own voice in our relationship with the Planet. This is a counter-intuitive principle in the history of Christianity, whose position has been sometimes ambiguous. An historical approach can help us to understand better these abstract ideas as incarnated in the present moment. This ecumenical and ecological spirituality is lived not only by monks and friars, but also by all believers in Christ, and the theology of creation is an ecumenical meeting-point between all Christians. In this study we will follow here a biblical, historical, ecumenical and comparative methodology, for understanding how was lived this issue in the Christianity, and how must be lived in the future.
Ecological Theology of Creation in the Perspective of the Theology of the Trinity
Studia Ecologiae et Bioethicae, 2023
The action of God is always the action of the Trinity. Therefore, proper interpretation of theological issues requires taking this truth into account as it must be presumed to have a specific influence on the shape of the relationship between man and the world. Since God has revealed Himself as a Trinity of Persons, this must inspire man's view of the world from the perspective of faith. This is the reason for attempting to interpret the ecological theology of creation from a Trinitarian aspect. The analysis of biblical and theological sources provides the basis for this. The analyses carried out reconstruct the traditional issue model of the theology of creation. They develop an understanding of the relationship between God and creation. For the triune God is the model and deepest source of relationality. The essential love between the persons of the Trinity and the profound relationship of love between the Triune God and creation carries an inspiring message for the development of man's relationship to the world according to God's design. This should constitute the essential foundation of an ecotheological praxeology.
Ecology and the Theology of Nature
Concilium, 2018
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.
Ecology and Contemporary Christian Theology
Religion Compass, 2011
This article explores contemporary shifts in eco-theological thinking as they relate to the overall field of 'religion and ecology ⁄ nature'. More specifically, this article looks not only at retrieving theological, biblical and ethical resources from Christianity to address contemporary ecological issues, but rather how meaning-making practices are changed in the contemporary context of globalization and global climate change. How does globalization challenge concepts of meaning that claim universality? How does climate change challenge a separation between moral and natural 'evil'? How do urban ecology and environmental justice challenge distinctions between humans, technology, and the rest of the natural world, and what might this mean for theological understandings of creation? In the end, these questions highlight an overall shift in theological thinking: moving from global understandings of the world toward planetary understandings.
Relations, 2017
The aim of this paper is double. On the one hand, it focuses on the relationship between Christian religion and ecology in order to inquire into the most common charges that environmentalist movements address to Christians and to evaluate them showing their historical roots. On the other, this study will show how some recent suggestions taken from Catholic authors-who, at the same time, are the traditional ones-and from the teachings of the Church, could be useful to encourage and to promote ecological ethics founded on human responsibility. In order to do so, an historical method will be used. In the first part, some authors from the Patristic-Scholastic age will be take into consideration, with particular care to Augustine. In the second part an article by Lynn White will be presented as an emblematic turning point in the relationship between Christian religion and ecologists, paying attention first, to the Puritan context of his writings, and, second, to the birth of contemporary environmentalist theories. In the last part Romano Guardini's work and Francis' "Laudato si'" will be considered. My attention will be focused on the interpretation of some relevant verses taken from the Bible book of Genesis.
Ecology and Christian Theology: An Introduction with a Comprehensive,Indexed Bibliography
Scriptura, 2019
To discuss 'green' issues in Christian theology cw no longer be regarded as something rather novel to do. The vast amount of literature included in this bibliography gives a sobering indication of exactly how much energy has been used (and paper has been spent) in the past two decades on writing theological essays and books on environmental issues. CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY AND ECOLOGY: A BIBLIOGRAPHY This bibliography is by no means comprehensive. There are many other similar bibliographies (see the last section in the index). This bibliography (and especially the index) focusses on the various themes within Christian theology. It wishes to stimulate and direct further research on these themes. Aagaard, AM 1990, I have heard the cry of my people for a liberated creation. Proceedings of the eighth assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, Critiba, 67-71. Abraham, E 1985. Subtheme 'in Christ-hope for creation: presentation on caring for creation'. Lutheran World Federation.
Eco-Theology and the Future of Earth
2015
The concept of eco-theology is a form of constructive theology formula that examines the interrelation between religion and nature, especially in dealing with the problems of the environment. Environmental problems caused by human hands, such as : landslides, floods, drought, pollution and etc are evidence that our environment is really in critical condition. Therefore, as human who directly interacts with environment has moral responsibility to preserve and maintain environmental quality. Human is center and the base of the entire environmental damage. And it happened because the patterns of human behavior itself is not sensitive to the environment, therefore, to solve environmental problems not only make regulation and sanctions but also develop the mental character leads to morality as the foundation to look at nature as an integral part of the human. Religion is the answer to open its followers’ awareness to the importance of protecting the environment, through the mechanism of ...
THE EMERGENCE OF 20 TH CENTURY ECO-THEOLOGY, ITS MAIN FIGURES, AND KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
Andrew Ratanya Mukaria, 2021
The study explores the concept of eco-theology and its development in the 20th century. It also presents some of the key figures associated with eco-theological development and their contributions. The article is developed from a doctoral study defence lecture done on June 12, 2018, at MF-Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society. The article revisits some of the experiences of the researcher during a field study in Kenya.