In one of the spurious endings to Mark’s gospel, Jesus says to his disciples, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation.” (Mark 16.15). It’s not in the oldest manuscripts, but I think it echoes the way Mark tells the temptation story at the beginning of the gospel. There,Continue reading “Europe’s Rainforest: a theological response”
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Spirituality in an Ecological Crisis
It’s not enough to know we’re in an ecological crisis. You have to feel it. It’s a question of the story you tell yourself about who you are. It’s a question of meaning and of spirituality – a question of being who you are in relation to all the life (human and otherwise) that is.Continue reading “Spirituality in an Ecological Crisis”
Money makes the world go round?
As Extinction Rebellion turns its attention to financial institutions this week, I’ve posted a sermon about money from a few weeks ago. Jesus had a lot to say about money and power. It’s not always easy to hear it and can be even harder to put it into practice in a culture that’s been basedContinue reading “Money makes the world go round?”
Cursing the Darkness
November 30th is Remembrance Day for Lost Species. This evening, once again in Brighton, as in many other places around the world, there will be a procession and ritual to mourn the loss of animals and plants that have become extinct. We are in the 6th Mass Extinction Event in the Earth’s history and itContinue reading “Cursing the Darkness”
Psalm 147 – Bringing everything together
This is just to flag up, for those of you who like such things, that I’ve posted a new Creation Psalm bible reflection. Psalm 147 brings several things together, including Catholics and Protestants. Impossible, do I hear you say? Well – have a look and see how the psalmist managed to do what the ecumenicalContinue reading “Psalm 147 – Bringing everything together”
Talents
There’s a new article in the Bible Studies section! Do I get an Hallelujah? It’s about the Parable of the Talents and takes a look at money, fossil-fuel investment and the end of the world. No wonder none of the characters in the story look happy. Click here or use the menu above
Noah
For those of you who like bible studies, I’ve written a new one about the end of the story of Noah. Click on the link here – Noah After The Flood – or use the menu. It’s developed from an older study and explores the darker side of the story and its challenges for theseContinue reading “Noah”
Moses the Eco-Warrior
A couple of things I’ve read recently have mentioned the Exodus story in relation to climate change. Move over Genesis – you’re just too clichéd, with your garden and your God saying creation is good and, by the way, let’s not mention filling the earth and having mastery over it. We need liberation songs. WeContinue reading “Moses the Eco-Warrior”
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