Is it our job to ‘save the planet’?
John D Anderson on the call to save the planet, and what the phrase tells us about ourselves and our place in the world. The planet is safe. Humankind will … Continue reading Is it our job to ‘save the planet’?
Category: Environment
Rediscovering the joy of nature
Catherine Masterman considers nature disconnection, and the possibilities of a Parkrun style movement for nature. Sir David Attenborough made headlines at Davos in 2019 with his interview with the Duke … Continue reading Rediscovering the joy of nature
Indigenous theology for a new earth
Russell Rollason, from the Australian Council of Churches, writes about how insights from Aboriginal theology can help us to reconnect to the land in a consumer culture. Have you often … Continue reading Indigenous theology for a new earth
The idol of growthism
Growth is a positive word. We grow plants and trees and crops. Our children grow. Personal growth implies new learning and deeper understanding. It’s hardly surprising that economic growth sounds … Continue reading The idol of growthism
The wholeness of creation
One of the main themes from the first chapter of the Bible is that the natural world is good. That might sound somewhat obvious, but there are those who disagree. … Continue reading The wholeness of creation
What is a conker worth?
Rev Hilary Bond reflects on conkers, and how the environmental crisis puts such ordinary things at risk. For me, part of it at least was the conkers. I’ve always loved … Continue reading What is a conker worth?
