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...my thesis is that
certain virtues are indispensable if Christians are to responsibly
fulfill their calling to be earthkeepers.
In short, certain traits of character are central to
creation care. I attempt to redeem this claim by first gaining
greater understanding of the nature of virtue.
What is virtue and what are the virtues? In the second section, by
attending to Scripture, I draw out various theological motifs and
ethical principles and in so doing develop a list of virtues and
corresponding vices.
Which virtues are
prominent in the Bible, especially with respect to the study (ecology)
and ordering (economics) of the household that is the earth? Along the
way I (all too briefly) argue for the necessity of these ecological
virtues.--
Steven Bouma-Prediger
| A Dialogue |
General Information
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THE ENVIRONMENT
A
series of papers, discussions, and educational materials on environmental
issues.
The ASA Journal has
published dozens of papers on environmental topics in the almost five decades that have
passed since Wayne Ault's initial "National Parks," JASA 10
(December 1958): 21-22. Readers are encouraged to discover these riches via the
PSCF/JASA database. Reviews of environmental works are found in our
Book
Review
section. Check-out the Christian Environmental Studies Center at
Montreat College, NC.
The past three decades has seen a maturing Evangelical discussion. We offer a series of papers that examine the more significant current issues and a Dialogue that illustrates the sharp differences that exist over the significance of particular problems and their remediation.
As we develop this theme we will include materials of interest to younger readers. For now take a look at the Kids Web which offers hands-on activity.
The Daintree Rain Forest in Queensland Australia
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Fred Van Dyke, "Cultural Transformation and Conservation: Growth, Influence, and Challenges for the Judeo - Christian Stewardship Environmental Ethic," PSCF 58 (March 2006}: 48-63.
Swearengen, Jack & Woodhouse, Edward, Overconsumption: An Ethical Dilemma for Christian Engineers PSCF 54.2:80-92 (6/2002).
Hall, Steven, Toward
a Theology of Sustainable Agriculture PSCF 54.2:103-107
(6/2002).
Desert Rose rosette formations of the minerals gypsum and barite with sand inclusions.
Spaling, Harry, Zwier, Janelle & Kupp, David, "Earthkeeping and the
Poor: Assessing the Environmental Sustainability of Development Projects," PSCF
53 (September 2001): 142 [HTML]
[PDF]
Miller, Keith B., "Natural Hazards: Challenges to the Creation Mandate
of Dominion?" PSCF 53 (September 2001): 184. [HTML]
[PDF]
Paul Seung-Hun Yang, "Creation Science and Caring for the Creation in Korea" PSCFaith 50 (December 1998): 279-283.
Jim Ball, "The Use of Ecology in the Evangelical Response to the Ecological Crisis," PSCF 50 (March 1998): 32-38.
Steven Bouma-Prediger, "Creation
Care and Character: The Nature and Necessity of the Ecological
Virtues," PSCF 50 (March 1998): 6-21.
Harry Spalling and Annette Dekker, "Cultural Sustainable Development: Concepts and Principles," PSCF 48 (December 1996): 230-240.
Condor in flight over Peru's Colca Canyon
Philip Schafran, "Is Mankind the Measure?: Old Testament Perspectives on Mankind's Place in the Natural World," PSCF 47 (June 1995): 92-102.
Calvin B. DeWitt, "Christian Environmental Stewardship: Preparing the Way for Action," PSCF 46 (June 1994) 80-89.
Richard H. Bube, "Do Biblical Models Need to Be Replaced In Order to Deal Effectively with Environmental Issues," PSCF 46 (June 1994): 90-97.
Mark Stanton and Dennis Guernsay, "Christians' Ecological Responsibility: A Theological Introduction and Challenge,"PSCF 45 (March 1993): 2-7.
2003
Symposium Christian
Environmentalism With/Out Boundaries: Living as Part of God’s Good Earth
Sponsored by
July 7 - July 25, 2003
Leaders: Top Row: Janel Curry, Steve Bouma-Prediger, Mark Bjelland
Bottom Row:
Guest Editorial: John Wood, et. al., "Christian Environmentalism: Cosmos, Community, and Place," JASA 57 (March 2005): 1-5.
Bert Stephenson, "Nature, Technology, and the imago Dei: Mediating the Nonhuman through the Practice of Science," JASA 57 (March 2005): 6-12.
David S. Koetje, "Place-Based Agriculture: Christian Environmentalism Informing Collaborations in Agroecology & Biotechnology," JASA 57 (March 2005): 13-23.
David Warners and Larry Borst, " The Good of a Flourishing Creation: Seeking God in a Culture of Affluence," JASA 57 (March 2005): 24-33.
David R. Clements and Wayne V. Corapi, "Paradise Lost? Setting the Boundaries Around Invasive Species," JASA 57 (March 2005): 44-54.
Dorothy Boorse, "Anti-Aging: Radical Longevity, Environmental Impacts and Christian Theology," JASA 57 (March 2005): 55-64.
A Dialogue:
Richard T. Wright, Tearing Down the
Green: Environmental Backlash in the Evangelical Sub-Culture
PSCF, 47 (June 1995): 80-91.
Letter: E. Calvin Beisner, Issues and Evidence, Not Ad Hominem, Should Characterize Environmental Debate; A Response to Richard Wright PSCF 47 (December 1995): 285-87.
Letter: Richard Wright, The
Wright Response,
PSCF 47 (December 1995):
287-288.
Edwin A. Olson, A Response to
Richard Wright's "Tearing Down the Green"
PSCF,
48 (June 1996): 74-81.
Suggestions and comments to haas.john@comcast.net
Last Entry: 05/17/2007
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