Levels and patterns of consumption and production in the West have reached a level that cannot be maintained. The way we live, and in particular the way we produce and use energy, is no longer environmentally sustainable: it is already threatening the health and well-being of both planet and people. An estimated 150,000 people per year die as a direct result of anthropogenic climate change, and they are disproportionately in the low-income countries. Our activities and the policies that shape them need to change. This book, which is the first serious Christian engagement with the emerging issue of Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP), analyses the scientific, sociological, economic and theological thinking that makes a Christian response to these trends imperative, before moving on to a practical conclusion that explores what Christians, church fellowships and the Church can do and campaign about.
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Nick Spencer works part time for the Jubilee Centre and part time for the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity, as a researcher and writer. He is the author of a number of books, including: Votewise (SPCK); Parochial Vision (on the future of the English parish) and Asylum and Immigration (both Paternoster). Bob White is Professor of Geophys ics at Cambridge University and a Fellow of the Royal Society. He is co-author of Beyond Belief: Science, Faith and Ethical Challenges (Lion, 2004)
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By A. Dodwell
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I bought this about a year ago, i've used it as the basis for several discussion group sessions with young people and adults, i've used it for talks in church, i've read bits and been challenged about my lifestyle and encouraged to think more broadly about meeting with God outside the 4 walls of a church building... this book is good, broadly researched (both in terms of science and theology), and easier to read than some others. i'm sure you can disagree with a lot of what is said if you want to, but if you are looking for some Scriptural support for your green-heart, some scientific links for your spiritual insights, or some practical ways to live out both, you could do a lot worse than read and apply this.
Why only 4 stars? because as with everything, it could be better
Why only 4 stars? because as with everything, it could be better
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This book is an excellent approach, to understand how Christians can actively engage in sustaining the environmnet in the 21st century. Climate Change and global warming may have an impact on future generations, that may lead to devastating effects on humanity and the ecology. This book has helped me go back to basics, and appreciate the Jewish prespectives on nurturing the ecology. Therfore, Christianity has been commissioned to let the world know about the stewardship of the planet for the glory of the creator. I realise now, that I can play an active role in a sustainable planet This book should be read by the entire family and is a valuable resource, well done to the authors.
Colin from Manchester,theology student.
Colin from Manchester,theology student.
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A really great gift for my mother for Christmas. It's been something on her heart for a little while so really appreciated the advice this book gives
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Well argued rationale for protecting the natural environment
The authors build a solid case for Christians to protect their environment with support from the scriptures that provides a different and less selfish interpretation than that... Read more
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An outstanding and informative discussion about the issues surrounding global warming. Nick Spencer and Professor Robert White are experts in this field. Read more
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