Confronting the climate crisis : Catholic theological perspectives / Jame Schaefer, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Schaefer, Jame, editor.

Series:

Marquette studies in theology ; #75.

Marquette studies in theology ; number 75

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human ecology--Religious aspects--Catholic Church.

Human ecology.

Global warming--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Global warming.

Ecotheology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (479 p.)

Place of Publication:

Milwaukee, Wisconsin : Marquette University Press, [2011]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Can theologians respond meaningfully to the overwhelming scientific evidence that human activities are accelerating the temperature of Earth and adversely affecting people, other species, ecological systems, and the biosphere? Members of the Catholic Theological Society of Americas Interest Group on Global Warming have dug deeply into the biblical to contemporary traditions, reflected systematically, and produced seventeen original essays that demonstrate fruitful ways in which to approach the climate crisis so that current and predicted effects may be mitigated. Framing these essays are an overview of basic scientific findings that compelled this group effort and statements by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Pope Benedict XVI.

Contents:

""Contents""; ""Dedicated""; ""Introduction, by Jame Schaefer""; ""Biblically Inspired Perspectives""; ""1 Sophia Wisdom & Climate Change, by Suzanne Franck, C.S.J.""; ""2 Creation & Covenant in the Theology of the Apostle Paul, by Annemarie S. Kidder""; ""3 An Ecological Hermeneutic of Col 1:15-20: A Panentheistic Proposal, by Vincent A. Pizzuto""; ""Perspectives Inspired by Medieval theologians""; ""4 Bonaventure's Franciscan Christology: A Resource for Eco-Conversion toward Halting Human-forced Global Change, by Dawn M. Nothwehr, O.S.F.""

""5 Thomas Aquinas, the Cosmic Common Good, & Climate Change, by Daniel P. Scheid""""6 On Knowing Oneself in an Age of Ecological Concern, by William C. French""; ""7 Catholic Theology, International Law, & the Global Climate Crisis, by William P. George""; ""Perspectives Inspired by 20th-Century Theologians""; ""8 A Teilhardian Value-Supportive World View, by Robert Faricy, S.J.""; ""9 Teilhard & the Limits to Growth: The Evolutionary Dynamic toward "Ultra-Humanity," by Richard W. Kropf""; ""10 Climate Change & the Theology of Karl Rahner: A Hermeneutical Dialogue, by Denis Edwards""

""11 Changing Our Minds: Bernard Lonergan & Climate Change, by Richard M. Liddy""""12 Hans Urs von Balthasar & Deep Ecology: Towards a Doxological Ecology, by Anthony C. Sciglitano""; ""13 Thomas Berry as the Groundwork for a Dark Green Catholic Theology, by Peter Ellard""; ""Feminist Perspectives""; ""14 Rushing Winds & Rising Waters: Seeking the Presence of God in a Radically Changing World, by Colleen Mary Carpenter""; ""15 Trees, "Living Symbols of Peace & Hope: "Wangari Maathai & Ecofeminist Theology, by Anne M. Clifford, C.S.J.""; ""Catholic Social Teaching Perspectives""

""16 "With Generous Courage": Promise & Poignance in the Legacies of Pope John Paul II & Pope Benedict XVI, by Connie Lasher & Charles M. Murphy""""17 Solidarity, Subsidiarity, & Preference for the Poor: Extending Catholic Social Teaching in Response to the Climate Crisis, by Jame Schaefer""; ""18 Global Climate Change: A Plea for Dialogue, Prudence, & the Common Good: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, June 15, 2001""; ""Comments on the USCCB's Global Climate Change, by Jane Elyse Russell, O.S.F.""

""19 If You Want To Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation: Message of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for the Celebration of the World Day of Peace, 11 January 2010""""Contributors""; ""Index""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-87462-792-3

OCLC:

918590300