Life, faith and the future of the planet
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, not only with one another but with ourselves. I … 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
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
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
