The passing of Wendell Berry on August 31, 2026, marked the departure of one of America’s most profound, stubborn, and luminous literary icons. A prolific poet, essayist, novelist, and farmer, Berry spent his 92 years wilfully out of step with the modern world. While mainstream society sprinted toward automation, corporate […]
environmental ethics
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Do animals have rights? Explore the rights-vs-welfare debate and how Christian theology has grown more sympathetic to animals Why This Question Matters Now In today’s world, human-animal relationships lie at the heart of many of our most pressing social, economic, geographical, and environmental challenges. Science is increasingly making us aware […]
Annihilation or Transformation? The Historical Theological Debate Christian history has long wrestled with how literally to interpret the transition from the old earth to the new. This has solidified into two primary camps: Annihilation (Re-creation) and Transformation (Renovation). Theological Position Core Premise Key Scriptural Defence Historical Proponents Annihilation (Creatio ex […]
The Bible offers a comprehensive and profound perspective on the environment, providing a theological framework that mandates human responsibility toward the natural world. This view moves far beyond simply using nature for human benefit, instead casting humanity as stewards of God’s creation, accountable for its health and flourishing. From the […]
The Bible, a foundational text for billions of Christians, was written millennia before the modern concept of anthropogenic climate change emerged. Consequently, it contains no explicit mention of greenhouse gases, fossil fuels, or climate models. Yet, within its narratives and teachings, readers find a rich source of theological principles that […]
The Sacred Stewardship: The Mandate of Care in Genesis 2:15 In the opening chapters of the Bible, the narrative of creation establishes more than just the origin of the physical world; it defines the original divinely-appointed vocation of humanity. Genesis 2:15 states that God placed man in the Garden of Eden “to […]