This author delves into the profound moral, political, spiritual, and religious questions arising from the environmental crisis and the role of spirituality in modern life. Their work, often straddling philosophy and fiction, examines the rise of religious environmentalism and explores how progressive religions and social justice movements can mutually benefit. The author also seeks to understand how to learn to listen to those with whom we disagree, offering insights into the nature of spiritual life beyond traditional faiths. Their explorations also touch upon spirituality's connection to modern medicine, nature, and political activism.
Recognized with the 2022 Nautilus Book Award for Fiction, this book explores profound themes through its compelling narrative and rich character development. It delves into the intricacies of human experience, inviting readers to reflect on personal and societal issues. Through its engaging storytelling, the author crafts a thought-provoking journey that resonates with audiences, making it a notable addition to contemporary literature.
Exploring the intersection of morality and the environmental crisis, this book delves into pressing ethical dilemmas surrounding nature's value and animal rights. It challenges readers to confront the complexities of activism and the pervasive sense of despair in the face of ecological degradation. Through thought-provoking discussions, it encourages a reevaluation of our responsibilities towards the planet and its inhabitants.
The environmental crisis creates painful emotions and difficult moral dilemmas. This engaging, compassionate, and intellectually rigorous book helps readers think through the value of nature and our treatment of animals, individual responsibility and collective political change, newfound dilemmas of reason, and how to face environmental despair.
Essays on Religion, Environment, Disability, and Justice
The collection features insightful essays from a renowned scholar in religion and ecology, exploring themes such as technology, mortality, and personal growth. Gottlieb skillfully intertwines collective efforts for social justice with individual quests for wisdom and compassion, offering a profound perspective on the interconnection between personal and societal challenges.
Roger S. Gottlieb provides a lucid and accessible overview of what spirituality is, enabling a clear-eyed understanding of the concept, its manifold connections to other aspects of personal and social life, its role as a positive psychological and social phenomenon, and some of the risks that attend it.
Roger S. Gottlieb offers a clear overview of spirituality, exploring its connections to personal and social life, its positive psychological impacts, and the potential risks involved.
Featuring essays from prominent scholars, this comprehensive overview delves into the evolving relationship between religion and ecology. It highlights the contributions of key figures in the field of religious environmentalism, making it an essential resource for those interested in the intersections of faith, environmentalism, and the planet's future.
In "A Greener Faith," Gottlieb explores the intersection of religion and environmentalism, arguing that when faith engages in ecological action, it reshapes political discourse. He highlights how religious perspectives can inspire a comprehensive vision for environmentalism, blurring lines between theology and activism, and fostering global ecological initiatives.
Exploring the intersection of faith and politics, this book argues that religious beliefs and spiritual practices play a crucial role in driving social change. It emphasizes that genuine religious life is intertwined with political insights and activism, challenging the traditional church-versus-state narrative. Through this lens, the author advocates for a holistic understanding of how spirituality can influence political engagement and vice versa, promoting a more integrated approach to both realms.
Finding a Peaceful Heart and Protecting the Earth
Focusing on the intersection of spirituality and environmental activism, the book explores how individuals can cultivate a meaningful spiritual life amid ongoing ecological crises. Gottlieb emphasizes that genuine personal and spiritual fulfillment is achieved through the commitment to protect the Earth and its diverse life forms, highlighting the importance of resistance as a path to inner peace.