Category Archives: religion

5 March 2013

Ecocriticism & the collision of environment and faith

Literary ecocritic George Handley discusses how literature ranging from sacred texts like the Bible to Charles Dickens to Twilight shape our perceptions of environmental morality. He also discusses the influences of the Mormon faith on his environmental ethics, and why … Continue reading →

What Would Jesus Do (about climate change)?

Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe discusses her Christianity in the context of her academic career… and her marriage to a one time climate skeptic. She also reflects on whether or not the Anthropocene might have begun with Adam & Eve’s exodus … Continue reading →

Western religion and the environment

Brent Sockness discusses his work studying Western religious thought, the religious overtones within the environmental movement, and the often overlooked role religion might play in the Anthropocene. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download Episode (right-click and select Save Link … Continue reading →