Harnessing the Power of Faith to Meet Eco-Anxiety
What is your community of wisdom doing for the environment? Are your faith leaders talking about climate change? Â
I was recently introduced to the work of Dekila Chungyalpa, a conservationist and practicing Buddhist who founded the Sacred Earth program at the World Wildlife Fund and the Loka Initiative for the integration of faith and ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Chungyalpa recognized the untapped potential in engaging religious communities in environmental work.
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A New Consciousness is Possible
My generation is scared of climate change. But we are also taking action.
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Climate Change is a Justice Issue
Climate change increases fear, uncertainty, and competition for natural and social resources. This increases the likelihood of scapegoating, inequality, and conflict within and between communities. Climate change also disproportionately impacts the most impoverished and disenfranchised communities, and it’s directly related to colonialism, racism, and the caste system.
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Stand with Our Jewish and Muslim Neighbors – Last Reflection
In 2017 I was fortunate enough to go to Israel/Palestine. One of the highlights for me was listening to the stories of Israelis and Palestinian parents who had buried their children as the result of violence. The Parent’s Circle is an organization that helps people to recognize each other as human beings, having compassion for…
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Stand with Our Jewish and Muslim Neighbors Part Two
When we disagree about issues in Palestine/Israel let us stand with our Muslim and Jewish neighbors by not religion shaming, which is a part of collective blame that leads to increased violence against our neighbors.
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Guidelines for Visiting Fr. Treacy at Camp Korey
Hello Friends, As we prepare to safely reopen Camp Korey this summer and serve our vulnerable children, we have worked with our Medical Advisory Board to develop new protocols and policies that meet Washington and County health guidelines. These guidelines will also help protect Father Treacy, Sister Emma and their guests. Here are a few…
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Stand with our Jewish and Muslim Neighbors
Recently we have seen a terrifying growth in antisemitic violence. The conflict between the State of Israel and Hamas has, predictably, energized and focused some to act out against our American Jewish siblings. This does not just impact the immediate victims, but the whole Jewish community – and indeed all people of color and religious minorities. It makes everyone less safe as the vine of hate grows stronger
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Compassion and Communion
This turn toward our neighbor is why I am working for Paths to Understanding. Wisdom traditions across the globe encourage this turn toward our neighbor, this response of compassion for those around us. PTU works to encourage and support our turning to each other in compassion and mutual cooperation for the common good.
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Crossing the Divide Together
I was trying to make a decision the other day about some small matter. I noticed that I had to weigh various values and possibilities even in this small decision. And it was a fairly simple matter. We live in a complex world, where each of us has various values to balance and where we…
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