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"Modern society will find no solution to the ecological problem unless it takes a serious look at its lifestyle."
Pope John Paul II, 1990 World Day of Peace Message Peace with God the Creator, Peace with all of Creation Pope John Paul II's 1990 World Day for Peace message Global Climate Change: A Plea for Dialogue, Prudence, and the Common Good 2001 statement of the U.S. Catholic Bishops Companions in Creation A 1991 pastoral statement of the Catholic bishops of Florida. Celebrate Life: Care for Creation The Alberta bishops' 1998 letter on ecology. Columbia River Pastoral Letter Project The Columbia River is the focus of an extensive pastoral letter project launched by seven Catholic bishops of the Northwest and Canada, and will culminate in a pastoral letter to be issued by the bishops in the year 2000. A Theology of the Environment Paul McCartin, SSC How Green Is My Church? Article by Fr. Michael Gormly Catholic Conservation Center Our mission is to inspire and inform people about ecology, environmental justice, and the stewardship of creation in light of Scripture and Roman Catholic Tradition. Environmental Justice Program United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Working For Change: Environment Principles and reflections from the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. National Ecology Commission The National Ecology Commission is one of six Apostolic Commissions within the Secular Franciscan Order. Ecology, Cosmology, and Theology: A Trialogue John F. Haught, George V. Coyne, S.J., and Robert John Russell, Woodstock Report, June 1994 Ethics and Ecology A paper delivered by Thomas Berry to the Harvard Seminar on Environmental Values in 1996. The University: Its Response to The Ecological Crisis A paper delivered by Thomas Berry before the Divinity School and the University Committee on Environment at Harvard University in 1996. The Environmental Crisis: A Challenge to The Churches David Challinor, James M. Cubie, and John F. Haught, Woodstock Report, March1990 A Partnership for the Earth: Churches and the environmental movement Article in Sojourners magazine by Aaron Gallegos. Stat House: Environment Statistics from the magazine Salt of the Earth. Environment Articles from the magazine Salt of the Earth. Ecology From the 34th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus. Who Counts? "If we believe that all sentient creatures have equal moral standing, then we will demand that the welfare of these animals be taken into account, and perhaps lobby for legislation to protect animals from painful experiments or industrial uses. And if we believe that all natural things count, then we may oppose as immoral any activities that threaten to harm our forests and wilderness, such as logging or real estate. Article from Issues in Ethics, a publication of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Choosing Our Roots An interview with Thomas Berry, by Betty Didcoct. Traditional Christian attitudes offer both problems and promise for healing the earth. Peace Ideas A publication of the Peace Center, Theosophical Society in the Philippines. Excellent articles such as: Six Principles of Ecological Shopping; Two Environmental Myths; Four Steps to Effective Eco-Action. The Religious Community Looks Toward the 1992 Earth Summit Andrew Christiansen, S.J., Elizabeth Dodson Gray, and Rabbi David Saperstein, Woodstock Report, December 1991 Our great friend, Earth Article by Fr Sean McDonagh Human Dignity, Population and Development Keys to Understanding Catholic Teaching on Issues of Environmental Ethics STL thesis by Reverend John G. Stillmank, Diocese of Madison Christians Respecting Earth And The Environment CREATE is a Christian Environment Network committed to restoring earth awareness to everyone and developing a Creation centered theology drawn from a spirituality that witnesses respect for all life forms and ecological awareness. Christianity and the Environment: A Collection of Writings Occasional papers courtesy of the Mennonite Central Committee Earth Ministry Founded in 1992, we are a Christian, ecumenical, environmental, non-profit organization based in Seattle. Earth Ministry's mission is to engage individuals and congregations in knowing God more fully through deepening relationships with all of God's creation. Contextualising Environmental Theology in African Society 1995 article by Inus Daneel in the South African journal Religion & Theology. The Bible and the Environment This is the the text of the 1st Annual JRI Lecture, given by Professor Gordon Wenham as part of C&GCHE Environment Week Christianity and The Survival of Creation Article by Wendell Berry in CrossCurrents Humble Dominion Article by James B. Tubbs, Jr in Theology Today What Is Creation? Rereading Genesis 1 and 2 Article by Michael Welker in Theology Today The Bible and Ecological Spirituality Article by Walter B. Gulick in Theology Today Restoring the Image: Perspectives on a Biblical View of Creation Article by Gerald H. Wilson, originally published in Quaker Religious Thought Ecological Sin Article by William H. Becker in Theology Today Ecobible: The Bible and Ecojustice Article by Walter Wink in Theology Today National Ecology Commission A commission of the National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order in the United States of America Toward a Spirituality Based on Justice and Ecology Gary Cohen The Sanctity of Nature Based on the texts of different world scriptures. Reverence for Life Based on the texts of different world scriptures. Dominion Based on the texts of different world scriptures. Creation Rejoices Based on the texts of different world scriptures. Eco-Justice Working Group National Council of Churches Caring for Creation: Vision, Hope and Justice 1993 statement of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Enviromental Justice News From the United Methodist community. Evangelical Environmental Network National Religious Partnership for the Environment The four founding partners include: The U.S. Catholic Conference, the National Council of Churches of Christ, the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, and the Evangelical Environmental Network Web of Creation Transforming Faith-Based Communities for a Sustainable World "Greening" the Small Synagogue Useful environmental ideas from the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life Founded in 1993 to promote environmental education, scholarship, advocacy, and action in the American Jewish community Causation and Telos: The Problem of Buddhist Environmental Ethics Article by Ian Harris in Journal of Buddhist Ethics Getting to Grips With Buddhist Environmentalism: A Provisional Typology Article by Ian Harris in Journal of Buddhist Ethics The Early Buddhist Tradition and Ecological Ethics Article by Lambert Schmithausen in Journal of Buddhist Ethics Ethics Updates: Environmental Ethics Provides: 1. internet links relating to environmental issues; 2. survey of philosophical work on environmental ethics; 3. summaries of recent articles on environmental ethics; 4. discussion topics and term paper topics on environmental ethics. Environmental Ethics From the Center for Environmental Philosophy at the University of North Texas. Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Research Foundation Includes Rachel's Environment & Health Weekly EnviroLink Features: Library database. Search EnviroLink makes it simple for you to find the information you want right away. News Service with daily news updates on environmental news stories, with direct links to all major news services on the Internet. Express Yourself is an online forum with highly-interactive functions and features. Small Solutions for the Planet Links to sources for action tips. Electronic Green Journal EGJ is a professional refereed on-line publication devoted to disseminating information concerning sourceson international environmental topics. Save the Beaches Save the Beaches was founded as a not-for-profit corporation in 1983. It was sparked by a concern about private commercial enterprises with political connections taking over the environmentally critical but economically lucrative coastal zone. Save the Beaches Fund’s stated purpose from the beginning was to “preserve and protect our coastal heritage, wildlife and wetlands” The GLOBE Program Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) is a worldwide network of students, teachers, and scientists working together to study and understand the global environment. Environmental Education in the Bureau of Land Management Features teacher resources on topics such as Great Basin ecosystems, gold mining and fire ecology. Earth Foundation The purpose of the Earth Foundation is to empower educators and students to work towards a healthy environment. Our focus is on education, fundraising for conservation, and cooperative programs with conservation groups and indigenous organizations working in the race to save the planet. Stratospheric Ozone Depletion A resource file for both teachers and students interested in the ozone layer Ozone Depletion Courtesy of the Environmental Protextion Agency Energy & Environment Links courtest of the Electronic Universe Project Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment The mission of the Task Force is to conserve, preserve, protect and restore the environment, natural and cultural resources within the Mohawk territory of Akwesasne in order to promote the health and survival of the sacred web of life for future generations and to fulfill our responsibilities to the natural world as our Creator has instructed. Environment, Wildlife and Nature Lots of links and info from down under. Native Americans and the Environment This is a non-profit project: 1) to promote education and research on environmental problems facing Native American communities; 2) to explore the values and historical experiences that Native Americans bring to bear on environmental issues; and 3) to promote conservation measures that respect Native American land and resource rights. Communicating Across Cultures Steve Newcomb of the Indigenous Law Institute discusses the nature of native-environmental alliances and what environmentalists should bring to these relationships. Ethics and the Spotted Owl Controversy Article from Issues in Ethics, a publication of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Rainforest Action Network Background and current information, action alerts, demonstrations, links. The Rainforest Site Visitors to The Rainforest Site can save a free area of rainforest with the click of a button. These donations, distributed by The Nature Conservancy, are paid for by The Rainforest Site's sponsors. Requiem for a rainforest Article by Fr Niall O’Brien EcoMall Eco quotes. Eco investments. Eco restaurants. Daily eco news. Companies and products. REnewable energy. Solar. Eco links. Tons of information on helping to save the earth. About.com's Guide to the Environment Articles and links on a variety of environmental topics. Headwaters Forest Information on efforts to save this ancient forest in California. League of Conservation Voters The national, bipartisan political arm of the U.S. environmental movement, founded in 1970 to help elect and re-elect pro-environmental candidates to Congress. Greenpeace Environmental activism at its best. National Audubon Society The Environmental Foundation Bellona Struggles against environmental culprits around the world. The Dogwood Alliance Our Mission is to preserve and restore native forest ecosystems in the southeastern United States while sustaining the human communities that depend on these ecosystems. Defenders of Wildlife Learn About Us. Defenders in Action. What You Can Do. Action Alerts. Wolf Update. Press Releases. G R E E N. Biodiversity Center. Conservation Programs: Wolves, Bears, Birds, Refuges. ESA Updates. Endangered Species Learning Ctr. DEFENDERS Magazine. Special Publications. Annual Report. Gift Shop. Join. The Earth Angels Four inner city groups of school children in four distinct areas of St. Louis. Each group works by itself on environmental issues specific to their community (backed by the others if needed) and they all work in coalition on broader issues such as helping endangered species, rain forest protection, global warming, saving the last vestiges of our ancient forests of The Pacific Northwest and so on. They invite you to become a shareholder. Ethical Links: Environmental Ethics A compilation of links prepared and rated by the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. EcoJustice Network Theological Roundtable on Ecological Ethics and Spirituality INTERNET Resources for Research on Environmental Ethics Compiled by Timothy C. Weiskel, Director, Harvard Seminar on Environmental Values. |
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