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Earth-honoring Faith

Author : Larry L. Rasmussen
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199986843
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (999 download)

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Download or read book Earth-honoring Faith written by Larry L. Rasmussen and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grand Winner of the 2014 Nautilus Book Awards Thoughtful observers agree that the planetary crisis we now face-climate change; species extinction; the destruction of entire ecosystems; the urgent need for a more just economic-political order-is pushing human civilization to a radical turning point: change or perish. But precisely how to change remains an open question. In Earth-honoring Faith, Larry Rasmussen answers that question with a dramatically new way of thinking about human society, ethics, and the ongoing health of our planet. Rejecting the modern assumption that morality applies to human society alone, Rasmussen insists that we must derive a spiritual and ecological ethic that accounts for the well-being of all creation, as well as the primal elements upon which it depends: earth, air, fire, water, and sunlight. He argues that good science, necessary as it is, will not be enough to inspire fundamental change. We must draw on religious resources as well to make the difficult transition from an industrial-technological age obsessed with consumption to an ecological age that restores wise stewardship of all life. Earth-honoring Faith advocates an alliance of spirituality and ecology, in which the material requirements for planetary life are reconciled with deep traditions of spirituality across religions, traditions that include mysticism, sacramentalism, prophetic practices, asceticism, and the cultivation of wisdom. It is these shared spiritual practices that can produce a chorus of world faiths to counter the consumerism, utilitarianism, alienation, oppression, and folly that have pushed us to the brink. Written with passionate commitment and deep insight, Earth-honoring Faith reminds us that we must live in the present with the knowledge that the eyes of future generations will look back at us.

Ecowomanism

Author : Harris, Melanie L.
Publisher : Orbis Books
ISBN 13 : 1608336662
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Ecowomanism written by Harris, Melanie L. and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2017-09-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

True Religion

Author : Palmer Chinchen
Publisher : David C Cook
ISBN 13 : 1434702235
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (347 download)

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Download or read book True Religion written by Palmer Chinchen and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Give your life away to change this world and God will change you…for the best. A rising voice in the missional movement, Palmer Chinchen challenges Christians to a new kind of spiritual formation—one focused on pouring out our life for others and radical dependence upon God. When we get out of our comfort zone, our souls are awakened—everything seems more alive and vibrant. So why don’t we live our faith that way? Why is it that our faith can easily become an old, tired routine instead of an exhilarating, God-honoring lifestyle? Discover why true religion involves engaging the problems in our world as we go with the good news of the gospel. And in the process of pouring ourselves out for others, we’ll see God radically transform our own hearts as well.

Earth Habitat

Author : Dieter T. Hessel
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 9781451406610
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (66 download)

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Download or read book Earth Habitat written by Dieter T. Hessel and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This signal volume gathers theologians from around the world to address three pressing questions: How can Christianity and Christian churches rethink themselves and their roles in light of the endangered earth? What "earth-honoring" elements does justice-oriented Christianity have to contribute to the common good? And how can local communities and churches respond creatively and constructively on a level to these vast global forces? This volume captures the chief themes and presentations from the October 1998 conference on social justice, ecology, and church, entitled "Ecumenical Earth" and held at Union Theological Seminary. Among the 18 contributors to this trailblazing conference are Rasmussen and Hessel, James Cone, Kusumita Pedersen, Brigitte Kahl, Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi, Steven Rockefeller, Havid Hallman, Ernst Conradie, Peggy Shepard, and Troy Messenger.

Earth-honoring Faith

Author : Larry L. Rasmussen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780199980314
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Earth-honoring Faith written by Larry L. Rasmussen and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Larry L. Rasmussen offers a dramatic new way of thinking about human society, ethics, and the health of our planet. Rejecting the modern ethical assumption that morality applies to human society alone, 'Earth-Honoring Faith' argues that we must derive a system of ethics and morality that accounts for the wellbeing of all creation on Earth.

Sacred Acts

Author : Mallory McDuff
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1550925016
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Sacred Acts written by Mallory McDuff and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories from across North America of contemporary church leaders, parishioners and religious activists who are working to define a new environmental movement, where honoring the Creator means protecting the planet. Sacred Acts documents the diverse actions taken by churches to address climate change through stewardship, advocacy, spirituality and justice. Contributions from leading Christian voices such as Norman Wirzba and the Reverend Canon Sally Bingham detail the concrete work of faith communities such as: Englewood Christian Church in Indianapolis, IN, where parishioners have enhanced food security by sharing canning and food preservation skills in the church kitchen Georgia's Interfaith Power & Light, which has used federal stimulus funds to weatherize congregations, reduce utility bills and cut carbon emissions Earth Ministry, where people of faith spearheaded the movement to pass state legislation to make Washington State a coal-free state. Sacred Acts shows that churches can play a critical role in confronting climate change - perhaps the greatest moral imperative of our time. This timely collection will inspire individuals and congregations to act in good faith to help protect Earth's climate.

Earth Community Earth Ethics

Author : Larry L. Rasmussen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Earth Community Earth Ethics written by Larry L. Rasmussen and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this important new book, social ethicist Larry Rasmussen lays the foundations for an approach to faith and ethics appropriate to a community of the earth, in all its peril and promise. Earth Community, Earth Ethics is a comprehensive treatment that synthesizes insights from religion, ethics, and environmentalism in a single vision for creating a sustainable community. Earth Community, Earth Ethics is arranged in three parts. In the first Rasmussen scans our global situation and brings into relief the extraordinary range of dangers threatening all life on our planet. In part two he explores worlds of religion, ethics, and human symbolism to glean from them the resources for a necessary "conversion to earth". Finally, he sketches a constructive ethic that can guide us out of our present situation. While its principle focus is environmental ethics Earth Community, Earth Ethics builds on the foundations of international discussions of sustainable development, and such books as The Ecology of Commerce and Envisioning a Sustainable Society. Rasmussen shows how the environmental predicament underscores a variety of crises afflicting modern industrial society: in economics, in politics, in gender and reproductive relations, as well as the debates on the very meaning of life itself.

Resisting Structural Evil

Author : Cynthia D. Moe-Lobeda
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1451462670
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (514 download)

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Download or read book Resisting Structural Evil written by Cynthia D. Moe-Lobeda and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reorienting Christian ethics from its usual anthropocentrism to an ecocentrism entails a new framework that Moe-Lobeda lays out in her first chapters, culminating in a creative rethinking of how it is that we understand morally.

Earthen Vessels

Author : Matthew Lee Anderson
Publisher : Bethany House
ISBN 13 : 076420856X
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (642 download)

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Download or read book Earthen Vessels written by Matthew Lee Anderson and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Popular thought-leader and blogger explores a biblical spirituality that makes our mind and body relevant"--Provided by publisher.

Free Book

Author : Brian Tome
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 1418588652
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (185 download)

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Download or read book Free Book written by Brian Tome and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I am a fanatic about freedom. And I'm fanatical about coming at you hard in this book." Maybe you're not as free as you think you are. Even worse, you may have been duped into believing that a "balanced" life is the key to happiness (it isn't) or that a relationship with God is about layering on rules and restrictions (nope). Whether it’s media-fueled fear, something a parent or teacher said that you just can’t shake, or even the reality of dark spiritual forces bent on keeping you down, something is holding you back from the full-on freedom God intends for you. The Bible says, "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Not fear. Not guilt. Not morality. Freedom. You can have the sort of joy you thought only kids could have. The day of freedom is here.

In Search of Faith

Author : Ruben L Martinez
Publisher : Booklocker.com
ISBN 13 : 9781647189396
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (893 download)

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Download or read book In Search of Faith written by Ruben L Martinez and published by Booklocker.com. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book looks at the various relationships in which faith is to be developed, relationship with God, in marriage, within the family, in the workplace and other areas. Throughout the book the author soundly expounds pertinent biblical passages.

Celebrating the Great Mother

Author : Cait Johnson
Publisher : Destiny Books
ISBN 13 : 9780892815500
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (155 download)

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Download or read book Celebrating the Great Mother written by Cait Johnson and published by Destiny Books. This book was released on 1995-06-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adults have a wide array of books to help explore earth-based spirituality. But what if they want to include their children? Here is a handbook to help parents, caregivers, teachers, and counselors create meaningful spiritual experiences that will inspire children of all ages. The ideas, suggestions, and activities collected here show how to bring children into rituals that celebrate seasonal cycles and help reclaim the spiritual roots of today's modern holidays. With surprisingly little effort, earth-centered activities and rituals can be incorporated into simple daily routines. Part 1, “Handbook for Earth-Connected Parenting,” gives techniques for developing a child's inner wisdom and sense of the sacred: dream journals, visualization, Tarot play, talismans, and interactions with the natural world Part 2 is a guide to the specific seasonal festivals, and offers a comprehensive collection of practical and enjoyable ways to celebrate the sacred days of our ancestors. Make a bean rune divination system, gather smudge sticks, grow grass pots, assemble a “dream pillow,” create altars the authors offer easy-to-follow suggestions. Includes suggested reading and resource sections for locating additional information and materials for creative projects.

A Watered Garden

Author : Benjamin M. Stewart
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress
ISBN 13 : 1451420919
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (514 download)

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Download or read book A Watered Garden written by Benjamin M. Stewart and published by Augsburg Fortress. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book begins with the classic, ecumenically held patterns of Christian worship and explores them for their deep connections to ecological wisdom, for their sacramental approaches to creation, and for a renewed relationship to the earth now itself in need of God’s healing. The Worship Matters Studies Series examines key worship issues through studies by pastors, musicians, and laypeople from throughout the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Features include the following: 1) Informal and insightful writing for all readers; 2) Study questions at the end of every chapter; 3) Examination of vital issues in weekly worship; and 4) Increased ability of leaders and congregants to understand and experience worship more richly.

Worship on Earth as It Is in Heaven

Author : Rory Noland
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310426243
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Worship on Earth as It Is in Heaven written by Rory Noland and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2011-06-21 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rory Noland addresses the challenges of Christian worship head-on, offering practical suggestions gleaned from Scripture on understanding and experiencing vibrant worship. The first half of Worship on Earth as It Is in Heaven explores what it means to grow as a private worshiper. The practices of the psalmist David provide insight to help people worship God on their own. Second, Noland discusses corporate worship by exploring the glorious gatherings in heaven, as described in the book of Revelation. He presents immediately applicable ideas for becoming a better corporate worshiper. This book includes: • Slice-of-church-life scenarios. Every chapter begins with a brief scenario that presents a worship-related issue or a conflict corresponding to the chapter topic. • Group discussion questions. Based on the opening scenario, these questions help readers think about and discuss worship-related topics from different perspectives. • Issue-by-issue practical guidance from a biblical perspective. • “Ponder and Apply” application questions. Each chapter ends with a series of discussion questions and action steps to help readers identify key insights and make personal applications.

Atheopaganism: An Earth-honoring Path Rooted in Science

Author : Mark Alexander Green
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578571973
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (719 download)

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Download or read book Atheopaganism: An Earth-honoring Path Rooted in Science written by Mark Alexander Green and published by . This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every human culture has evolved religious practices. Clearly, there is something inherent in humanity about religiosity: it must fulfill certain needs that evolved with us as our modern brains developed. ATHEOPAGANISM explores how the evolution of proceeding brain systems contributed to the belief systems, value sets and religious practices that characterize cultures all over the world. And then it implements this understanding of the nature of religion in a science-consistent religious practice that fulfills the human need for meaning, connectedness, inspiration and purpose.

Objects of Devotion

Author : Peter Manseau
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
ISBN 13 : 1588345920
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)

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Download or read book Objects of Devotion written by Peter Manseau and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2017-05-23 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Objects of Devotion: Religion in Early America tells the story of religion in the United States through the material culture of diverse spiritual pursuits in the nation's colonial period and the early republic. The beautiful, full-color companion volume to a Smithsonian National Museum of American History exhibition, the book explores the wide range of religious traditions vying for adherents, acceptance, and a prominent place in the public square from the 1630s to the 1840s. The original thirteen states were home to approximately three thousand churches and more than a dozen Christian denominations, including Anglicans, Baptists, Catholics, Congregationalists, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, and Quakers. A variety of other faiths also could be found, including Judaism, Islam, traditional African practices, and Native American beliefs. As a result, America became known throughout the world as a place where, in theory, if not always in practice, all are free to believe and worship as they choose. The featured objects include an 1814 Revere and Sons church bell from Salem, the Jefferson Bible, wampum beads, a 1654 Torah scroll brought to the New World, the only known religious text written by an enslaved African Muslim, and other revelatory artifacts. Together these treasures illustrate how religious ideas have shaped the country and how the treatment and practice of religion have changed over time. Objects of Devotion emphasizes how religion can be understood through the objects, both rare and everyday, around which Americans of every generation have organized their communities and built this nation.

Rooted and Rising

Author : Leah D. Schade
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538127776
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Rooted and Rising written by Leah D. Schade and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rooted and Rising is for everyone who worries about the climate crisis and seeks spiritual practices and perspectives to renew their capacity for compassionate, purposeful, and joyful action. Leah Schade and Margaret Bullitt-Jonas gather twenty-one faith leaders, scientists, community organizers, theologians, and grassroots climate activists to offer wisdom for fellow pilgrims grappling with the weight of climate change. Acknowledging the unprecedented nature of our predicament—the fact that climate disruption is unraveling the web of life and threatening the end of human civilization—the authors share their stories of grief and hope, fear and faith. Together, the essays, introductory sections, and discussion questions reveal that our present crisis can elicit a depth of wisdom, insight, and motivation with power to guide us toward a more peaceful, just, and Earth-honoring future. With a foreword by Mary Evelyn Tucker and a special introduction by Bill McKibben, the book presents an interfaith perspective that welcomes and challenges readers of all backgrounds.