Art & a Non-Violent Ecology
byI create ecosystems from existing military and industrial materials to begin a new story. I want to change people’s perceptions about value through performative…
Environmentalism
5 Reasons to be a Christian Environmentalist: A Catholic Take
byWith Pope Francis’ due to issue an environmentally focused papal encyclical this week, I was wondering: Is environmentalism something new for Christians? Many may…
The Challenges of “Global” Environmental Awareness
byOn the one hand, the environmental movement has been quite critical of the phenomenon commonly known as “globalization” or as Derrida more aptly terms…
Pope Francis Pushes Ecological Issues
byETR recently posted a blog on a speech Pope Francis gave in Italy where he told the audience, “This is our sin, exploiting the Earth… This…
The Lake of Fire
byFor much of my childhood I avoided the book of Revelation. Its apocalyptic message, fraught with fire and death, frightened me. I could find…
The North Dakota Oil Boom
byYou do not have to be good. -Mary Oliver I am enveloped in a sea of golden husks. Stiff and strong, they prick my…
The Environmental Morality Play, Sin, and Love
byI recently took part in a discussion of sustainability and stewardship issues at the SERV Conference in Princeton, New Jersey. The conference centered around