Life, faith and the future of the planet
These days, I spend a lot of time walking along the coastline not far from our home. We are fortunate to live near a stunning stretch of marine preserve with a well-maintained path between the ocean and the bush. The … Continued
There once was a time when there were no words. No speech. No language. No alphabets. No vocabularies. In our most primal state as human beings, we were incapable of conversing with one another or with ourselves. I know it’s … Continued
I used to think that religious trauma referred only to the experiences of those who had suffered severe sexual, physical, or emotional abuse at the hands of the clergy. I have since come to realise that it includes my own. … Continued
In one of my previous posts, I highlighted the multi-dimensional scope and scale of the environmental crisis facing the world today. One aspect of that crisis is the possibility of climate change as a result of global warming. Recently the … Continued
I once heard a well-known preacher fervently ridicule those who endeavour to save dolphins when God’s priority is ‘clearly’ saving humans. His comments, which seemed to be laced with disdain for those who genuinely care for the well-being of earth’s … Continued
We often think of sin as “broken rules”, but I think it’s more accurate to understand sin as “broken relationship”. Of course, the ultimate “break in relationship” was the one between humanity and God, but that separation eventually resulted in … Continued
Is the world really facing an environmental crisis? Are the stakes as high as we are sometimes led to believe they are? And what about the science – is it really reliable? In our twenty-first-century media-driven culture, we are bombarded … Continued
Welcome back. I’m glad you’re joining me for Part 2 of this conversation. Before we pick up where we left off in Part 1, I want to take a moment to clarify my purpose and intention for this particular series. … Continued
When the subjects of environmental concern, ecology or creation care come up in conversation in the context of the Christian faith, there is often a mixed response. While some people are enthusiastic about faith-fuelled care of the earth, others are … Continued
Well, I finally decided to take the plunge and enter the blog-o-sphere. I thought it was about time that I created a space to capture some of the thoughts and ideas I have that I think will be most helpful … Continued
