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As global warming intensifies, glaciers melt and forests reduced，more and more people begin to be concerned about environment problem. Environment is the fundamental of our existence，so we need protect environment. Paul H. Rubin in his article “Environmentalism as religion” says “But there is another sense in which environmentalism is becoming more and more like a religion: It provides its adherents with an identity”(399). He thinks environmentalism like a religion, and environmentalism and religion have many same characteristic. I agree Rubin’s opinion. Like religion, environmentalism has difference tribe, environmentalist like a missionary, environmentalism and religion both have food taboos and they also

The world now faces one of the most and complex issues it has ever had to deal with: climate change. Many people believe it 's not true and caused much uproar on the topic. But most of the world’s great nations or company leaders can no longer deny that it is a real issue. The huge impact that humans have had on the Earth has literally changed the climate and how it functions. Higher temperatures are reported yearly and even monthly, stronger storms are forming causing harsh tornados or hurricanes, and some of the planet’s critical nonrenewable resources are being depleted forever. For all of these major changes that in the very end affect everyone on Earth, The nations of the world have not all gone about climate change in the same

in the vision of Christian Ethics (Harrison) with teleological and deontological explains that equality can only be done when having one puts in place another which is impossible to do. Cultural Remix - can unite people where they are considering not only individually, but also as a community through all aspects which gives influence and believes that all persons are equal to assume responsibility. Pragmitism- prophetic vision is to human action now with a projection into the future. Not only is the environment what matters, but all things globally, because ecology and social effect on each other, should unite us. It is worrying for everyone, no matter what faith or lack of success, is assuming a responsibility. Some of the solutions that may arise are published as specific policy initiatives and reforms for the environment. Ensure habitat protection, promoting agreements, increasing regulations and achieve further restrictions as regards the ecological

Christian voice is correcting them or proclaiming the biblical model of man’s relationship to nature which: is unique and superior to the dominant free-market and environmentalist models. . According to Gardner and Stern (1996), in that place are exclusive approaches that have power to be implemented in companionships search to defend the environment. One like approach may take a closer look at holy and regarding duties beliefs and the effects of these beliefs on the environment. The idea to create values and beliefs in environmental issues are important components of having a safer and enjoyable world for its people and the world they live in. Christian and non-Christian, at hand, must see the environment and the shortcoming of business by reason of a proper conversion to an act or purpose of and preservation of the wealth the planet has to support life. Christians as the Bible originate directing the eye to what has to be published by word force in reference to human natures dependence and bounden duty to the nature and its resources. As Christians we should do what ever it takes to make sure this earth glorify God. If we are careless about science and economics — not caring about how they work and what they describe, creation’s economy will suffer (Christians Research Institute).

Scholar Rosemary Ruether’s analysis of White’s thesis seems to be a combination of all three: apologetic, constructive/critical and sympathetic. Ruether reviewed the development of Christianity through history and concluded that the Christian belief in redemption into another world cannot be entirely blamed for leading Christians to neglect and abuse the environment (Ruether, 464). However, she also concluded that White’s thesis was mostly correct (Ruether, 464-65). Yet, Ruether’s analysis also points to the industrial revolution and exploitation of nature for the sake of economics or consumerism as additional perpetrators of environmental destruction (Ruether, 464-65). According to Ruether, Christianity, as well as Judaism and Islam, all have important insights that can help the planet avert disaster (Ruether, 466). However, Ruether believes that religions must accept the belief that humans do not have absolute power over nature (Ruether, 466), which would mean rejecting their Genesis-based mandate of “dominion” over the Earth. Similarly, religious persons must stop the Western world’s abuse of the environment that damages not only nature but harms other humans (Ruether,

In the Historical Roots of Our Ecological Crisis, Lynn White argues that western Christianity is guilty and responsible for the current environmental crisis. He writes that Christianity gave human a reason to be a master over other living creatures and “nature objects”. I agree with White’s opinion that Christianity affected the nature negatively, but I expect no responsibilities for Christians. In this paper, I will write about why I support White’s idea, but not fully.

When one looks at the current state of the world, it is very clear that private interests are doing their job very well, however the governments of the world are not doing their jobs of protecting the people. It is important to call out those who are not doing their jobs well. Most governments have the power to suppress economic interests that are damaging the environment, however they often fail to because these governments are filled with dishonest and greedy politicians. When one looks deeper, one can see that the fault of global warming does not lie with private interests, but with government, which is failing to do its job. In the letter, the Pope mentions how everything is connected, and how ethical deterioration is leading to environmental deterioration. One solution that the Pope could have proposed is that people should honestly analyze the politicians that they are putting into power, and seek to educate themselves and the rest of the public, to make informed decisions when it comes to putting people in power. Too often people vote without enough education on the subject, and thus they are susceptible to the influence of those who

“In his 1990 World Day of Peace speech, John Paul II declared the environment to be a moral priority of the Church, warning that “world peace is threatened not only by the arms race, regional conflicts, and continued injustices among peoples and nations, but also by a lack of due respect for nature.” Benedict XVI was nicknamed “the green pope” because he spoke on environmental issues so frequently; he had solar panels installed on the roof of the Vatican and even rolled out a hybrid version of the Popemobile.” (The Pope’s Moral Case for Taking On Climate Change- The Atlantic)

Klein also characterized the pope as a “moral voice” on Earth, especially given his position as the leader of 1.2 billion Catholics. This, she said, puts him in a unique position to foster unity. She said Pope Francis' encyclical had a "holistic view" and thus "should be a catalyst to bring together the twin economic and climate crises, instead of treating them separately.”

My paper is about anthropocentrism, stewardship and christianity. Anthropocentrism and christianity are the current leading worldviews in the western culture and there is something deeply disturbing with those world views in relation to the environmental crisis. It is important to scrutinize anthropocentrism because it is wildly incompatible with scripture. Anthropocentrism of western culture dominates the globe. It is the belief that humans are superior to all other life forms and entitled to use them. The belief of anthropocentrism is that the earth belongs to humanity, the resources exist for the betterment of people, and that humans are obviously supreme. The consequence of this belief is a long history of abuse to our planet and a blind sightedness to the loss of the planets richness and beauty. This view has led to severe climate change, severe mass extinctions, and trashing of our seas and lands. The misuse of the bible accompanies the

I hypothesise that adhering to religious beliefs, and religious teachings; that we can make better choices for the environment and protect the Earth. It is also our moral obligation to

Integral human development also asks difficult moral questions for all to get a perspective from the side of the poor and the victimized. Pope Francis brings up a good argument when stating, “We need a conversation which includes everyone, since the environmental challenge we are undergoing and its human roots, concern and affect us all” (Francis, 14). Pope John Paul II has a depiction of the exercise of solidarity similar to that of Jean Vanier. “The exercise of solidarity within each society is valid when its members recognize one another as persons” (John Paul II, 39). Jean Vanier in The Vision of Jesus, provides a rational depiction of the Christ’s view between the powerful and powerless. This is the lens that is provided on what we should

Within both Philosophy and religion there are many examples of humankind’s obligation towards the natural world and as such the role humanity ought to play in environmental conservation. According to the book: “Environmental Ethics:”

As the world’s leaders gather in Paris, France for the 2015 Climate Change Conference, the world awaits for news of how nations will deal with the realities of climate change. Our leaders will hopefully work together to address issues such as global warming, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), species extinction, rising seas, stronger storms and increased storm damage, and more heat related illness and disease. Many other issues have been identified and have come to the attention of the media and various organizations. While the conference is not the answer to all of the world’s problems related to climate change, the hope is that the world’s leaders will at least recognize that this is a “world” issue and one that requires a whole “world” solution.

The catholic church has responded to this ongoing issue with an encyclical devoted to environmental sustainability and other various statements.