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The Great Ecological Transformation.
- Source :
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Theology Today . Apr2023, Vol. 80 Issue 1, p9-17. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- This article offers a theological rationale for engaging in a great ecological transformation. The author argues that this transformation cannot be achieved solely with technological means. Rather, we need far more than a great industrial transformation. We also need ecological justice that gives the nature of the earth and the animals their rights; recognition that ecological justice is related to social justice and, especially, to the rights of future generations; a new understanding of nature that liberates the nature of the earth from its modern, alienated status as a mere object; a new understanding of humanity that embeds human beings in the community of creation; and finally, a new cosmic spirituality that sanctifies lived life and engenders "respect for life" for everything that lives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ENVIRONMENTAL justice
*TECHNOLOGY
*SPIRITUALITY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00405736
- Volume :
- 80
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Theology Today
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 162757729
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00405736231151651