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A Moral Climate: The Ethics of Global Warming
Book by Northcott, Michael S.
- GenresNonfictionEnvironment
336 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2007
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September 1, 2018
Excellent survey of a host of ethical -theological issues around our Ecological predicament (and this was written 10 years ago (11 now).
Since this writing, yet another negligent decade has passed, and we have yet to ramp up the ecotheological consciousness in the churches
Chapters on walking and pilgrimage, housing sustainably, Food and Christian Eating, Energy delivered by Empire
Economics and Justice, Myth of progress, etc.
Keep wondering what NOrthcott would be adding to this today, 11 years later
Since this writing, yet another negligent decade has passed, and we have yet to ramp up the ecotheological consciousness in the churches
Chapters on walking and pilgrimage, housing sustainably, Food and Christian Eating, Energy delivered by Empire
Economics and Justice, Myth of progress, etc.
Keep wondering what NOrthcott would be adding to this today, 11 years later
December 26, 2009
This book is written with a pretty technical tone and the setting is in Europe, which doesn't make it an easy read. It is interesting how Northcott links why Christianity and caring about our environment is important. He covers energy, economics, ethnics, emissions, transportation, food, free trade, etc. It is nice to read something related to my environmental economics major, but I didn't like how Northcott covered more theoretical thinking instead of recommending more practical steps. It is good how each chapter began with verses from the Bible and explains how the verses relate to the current climate change issues. On the other hand, I don't like how Northcott analogizes how doing the right things for global warming is the same as atheists living as though Christianity is real "just in case." I understand his logic in the argument, but that means their hearts are not really genuine. However, I enjoyed the chapters about transportation and climate justice the most.
Favorite Quote: P. 285 "Acting rightly with respect to the earth is a source of hope, for those who so act give expression to the Christian belief that it is God's intention to redeem the earth, and her oppressed creatures, from sinful subjection to the oppressive domination of prideful wealth and imperial power. Such actions witness to the truth that the history of global warming has gradually unfolded; that those poor or voiceless human and nonhuman beings whose prospects climate change is threatening are neighbors through the climate system to the powerful and wealthy. And Christ's command in these circumstances is as relevant as ever: 'love your neighbour as yourself'.
Favorite Quote: P. 285 "Acting rightly with respect to the earth is a source of hope, for those who so act give expression to the Christian belief that it is God's intention to redeem the earth, and her oppressed creatures, from sinful subjection to the oppressive domination of prideful wealth and imperial power. Such actions witness to the truth that the history of global warming has gradually unfolded; that those poor or voiceless human and nonhuman beings whose prospects climate change is threatening are neighbors through the climate system to the powerful and wealthy. And Christ's command in these circumstances is as relevant as ever: 'love your neighbour as yourself'.
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March 31, 2008Wow. That's all I have to say for now.
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