What distinctive gifts does the church bring to the table? What can we offer, right now, in this moment in history? What gifts of the church are suited well for what we need?
What Can the Church Offer to a World in Crisis? Read More »
climate change, spirituality, theology
But what to do with this whiz-bang of a passage from Mark, where Jesus instructs the disciples about impending doom?
How to Live at the End of the World Read More »
climate change, theology
As with the Pew study, PRRI found that religious leadership structures duly release well-meaning statements, and religious people talk a good game about “creation care” and “stewardship,” but many of the faithful are far more influenced in their climate views by their news sources and their politics than by theological motivations or faith communities.
Religion, the Climate Crisis, and Faith Formation Read More »
climate change
The episodes are short-story-style vignettes, introducing mostly new characters, different climate-related scenarios, and a tangled web of ethical dilemmas.
Everyone Wants to Play God: Extrapolations and a Climate-Bleak Future Read More »
climate change, review
Depending on which corners of the church you hang around in, you might notice anything from heavy-duty activism to climate denial. So I’ve been wishing for a long time for hard data. What are the numbers on what actual church people are actually doing and thinking about climate?
Why Does Religion Get in the Way of Climate Action? Read More »
climate change, politics, theology
The most amazing thing about this passage, at least to me, is the evident fact that God is longing, too.
The Longing God: A Meditation on Isaiah 55 Read More »
climate change, nature, theology
And so we pray. Or try to. Our prayers—well, mine anyway—seem awfully puny against the grand machinations of world events. Actually, my prayers also seem puny and ineffective against the small machinations of my own personal troubles. So I keep thinking about that line in the old hymn, “Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart.” You know the one?
Unanswered Prayers Read More »
climate change, cultural commentary, spirituality
This week, I’ve been accidentally observing Epiphany season by following a strict regimen of anxiety-producing activities. This was not my intention. But if you, too, would like to induce a nice bout of depression-anxiety, I have a proven and effective plan for you.
Epiphany at the World’s Many Ends Read More »
climate change, cultural commentary
Anyway, our team has heard that you young people are getting really discouraged about, you know, everything. So we decided to reach out and have a little chat.
A Brief Memo from the Office of Young Human Affairs Read More »
climate change, silly, spirituality, theology
According to Robinson’s fictional future, what do we have to do in order to avert climate disaster in the next 30 years?
Task List, Deadline 2053 Read More »
climate change