Christianity and the Climate Crisis: Theological Assets and Deficits
This essay examines the complex relationship between Christianity and the climate crisis. It first looks at theological convictions found in statements made by church leaders meant to advance Christian engagement. It then examines the now legendary acerbic attacks made by historian Lynn White in the...
| Pubblicato in: | Feminist theology |
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| Tipo di documento: | Elettronico Articolo |
| Lingua: | Inglese |
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Sage
2014
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Feminist theology
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| Altre parole chiave: | B
Clive Hamilton
B Christian Theology B Climate Change B Sallie McFague |
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| Riepilogo: | This essay examines the complex relationship between Christianity and the climate crisis. It first looks at theological convictions found in statements made by church leaders meant to advance Christian engagement. It then examines the now legendary acerbic attacks made by historian Lynn White in the late 1960s, criticizing these same theological convictions for actually disabling environmental engagement. Centrally, it then turns to the progressive, eco-theology of Sallie McFague who, while echoing White’s concerns, offers more recent and thorough criticisms of tradition-based Christian theology, focusing especially on its propagating an outdated anthropology and earth-fleeing spiritualities. Finally, the essay focuses on the tragic immediacy of the climate catastrophe, suggesting that a North American culture of optimism and consumerism is causing millions to respond with indifference and denial, and that an activist-oriented pessimism may be a more mature and constructive response to the dire situation we now face. |
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| ISSN: | 1745-5189 |
| Comprende: | Enthalten in: Feminist theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0966735014527201 |