Scientists tell us we are in the middle of a climate crisis. There are many contributing factors, but could our theology be partly to blame? Guest host Justine Toh and the God Forbid panel explore the wild world of eco-spirituality.
In this episode:
Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si continues to make waves not just among Catholics, but across faith traditions.
Once upon a time it was only God who could set the limits of the waves - at least according to the book of Job - but now we do. Are we taking the place of God as rulers over nature?
How do you deal with eco-related anxiety? Religion can help through mindfulness on one hand, and action on the other.
More Information
Hear Andrew West's full interview with Professor Jose Casanova on the Religion and Ethics Report: Pope Francis sparks climate change debate in Catholic Church
Read the transcript of David Rutledge's interview with Bill McKibben on Encounter: A change in the weather
Listen to Patricia Karvelas and Professor Anne Samson discuss eco-anxiety on RN Drive: How to help a child with eco-anxiety
Guests:
Geoff Mallinson is an avid hiker and volunteer with Bush Search and Rescue. He's also COO of Generate ministries, which places chaplains and scripture teachers in NSW schools.
Margie Abbott is with the Sisters of Mercy and active in the Extinction Rebellion movement. She's the author of the upcoming book, Cosmic Sparks: Igniting a Re-enchantment with the sacred.
Fahimah Badrulhisham is a Sydney-based architect and board member of the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC), a grassroots, multifaith environmental movement.
Presenter:
Justine Toh
Producer:
Rohan Salmond