Towards East Asian Ecotheologies of Climate Crisis

Religions

Tanya Riches¹  Anna Kirkpatrick-Jung² 

[1] Hillsong College, Sydney 2153, Australia;Independent researcher, Sydney, 2016, Australia;

关键词: climate action;    ecotheology;    ecological theology;    contextual ecotheology;    Asian theology;   

DOI  :  10.3390/rel11070341

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

An anthropogenically caused climate crisis threatens the Earth and humanity. As such, religion’s engagement is of increasing importance. This paper critically evaluates the significance of the East Asian context regarding the climate crisis, arguing for contextualization of contemporary ecotheology, or an East Asian contextual ecotheology. Considering how key contextual elements might inform ecotheologies to mobilize Christians regionally to action in relation to the climate crisis, this paper concludes that the field of East Asian ecotheology is an emerging conversation rich with opportunity for continued theologizing and inter-religious dialogue, and practical impetus for East Asian Christians to mobilize to address the climate crisis. Suggestions are made as to how these ecotheologies may be integrated into Christian practice in the region.

【 授权许可】

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