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"All the creatures of earth are looking to us for their destiny. Among these are our children and grandchildren, who depend on our decisions for the sustenance and flourishing of the life-systems of the planet." These words are timely and will be seen as 'final words' from Thomas Berry serve as an epilogue to the life of an American Passionist Priest who is best remembered for his writings and lecturing on cosmology and ecology.
Evening Thoughts: Reflecting on Earth as Sacred Community 'Evening Thoughts' was published in 2006; Berry died in the Spring of 2009, aged 94 years.
This book is in ther form of a series of essays by Berry which have been edited by Mary Evel;yn Tucker whose introduction shows very clearly how Berry's creativity was fed by his insatiable questions and in his abilities to interpret his insights in ways which lead those who read his words towards important lifestyle decisions which are crucial for the future of our human species.
It was the publication of Silent Spring (1962)which awakened in him the need to understand why human ingenuity and technological skills were leading towards an inevitable conclusion. For the first time in earth's history, humans are now directly responsible for large-scale species destruction and ultimately to their own!
Berry was not anti-science: on the contrary, he was fascinated by the knowledge which modern science brings into play, in the face of our 'other-worldly preoccupations'. We are not separate from all we survey; we are part of the earth community on which we depend for our very survival. In a number of these essays.... Read more ›
Evening Thoughts: Reflecting on Earth as Sacred Community 'Evening Thoughts' was published in 2006; Berry died in the Spring of 2009, aged 94 years.
This book is in ther form of a series of essays by Berry which have been edited by Mary Evel;yn Tucker whose introduction shows very clearly how Berry's creativity was fed by his insatiable questions and in his abilities to interpret his insights in ways which lead those who read his words towards important lifestyle decisions which are crucial for the future of our human species.
It was the publication of Silent Spring (1962)which awakened in him the need to understand why human ingenuity and technological skills were leading towards an inevitable conclusion. For the first time in earth's history, humans are now directly responsible for large-scale species destruction and ultimately to their own!
Berry was not anti-science: on the contrary, he was fascinated by the knowledge which modern science brings into play, in the face of our 'other-worldly preoccupations'. We are not separate from all we survey; we are part of the earth community on which we depend for our very survival. In a number of these essays.... Read more ›
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In comparison, our cultural thinking is dead.
8 Oct 2006
By Annemarie Askwith
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The perspective I have come to is that for most of my life I lived in a human world which has not been able to offer in any comprehensive way, what really matters.
What is going on is that the sources of human survival, imagination, knowledge and emotional balance have been diminished, distanced, ignored and replaced by an enslaving, stale and insulting world views.
Enter Thomas Berry who after a lifetime of scholarship on human cultures has received the gifts of the scientific community and relit our human drama and our personal value. We are fortunate to be born into a community that knows how to survive through amazing trials. We are fortunate to be born into a school that has incomprehensible libraries and teachers to access. We are made with genes already experienced in phenomenal truth, art, music, flexibility and openness to diversity and enhancing possibility. There is nothing in the vast developing universe that is really foreign to us--it is our home and at this time in human history, we have a dinguished role to play. You'll have to read him to see what these remarks mean.
There is no one I have ever met, heard or read who comes close to explaining the grief and chaos of our times and to offering a healing of being and living as does Thomas Berry.
This is what children need to learn. This is the heroic task that young adults yearn to be presented. This is the good news that will bring a sign of contentment to more than our hopes. This is the story that provides a standard for every profession but especially education, economics, religion and government. At last we begin to hear what really matters.
What is going on is that the sources of human survival, imagination, knowledge and emotional balance have been diminished, distanced, ignored and replaced by an enslaving, stale and insulting world views.
Enter Thomas Berry who after a lifetime of scholarship on human cultures has received the gifts of the scientific community and relit our human drama and our personal value. We are fortunate to be born into a community that knows how to survive through amazing trials. We are fortunate to be born into a school that has incomprehensible libraries and teachers to access. We are made with genes already experienced in phenomenal truth, art, music, flexibility and openness to diversity and enhancing possibility. There is nothing in the vast developing universe that is really foreign to us--it is our home and at this time in human history, we have a dinguished role to play. You'll have to read him to see what these remarks mean.
There is no one I have ever met, heard or read who comes close to explaining the grief and chaos of our times and to offering a healing of being and living as does Thomas Berry.
This is what children need to learn. This is the heroic task that young adults yearn to be presented. This is the good news that will bring a sign of contentment to more than our hopes. This is the story that provides a standard for every profession but especially education, economics, religion and government. At last we begin to hear what really matters.
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Crucial Thoughts for Our Time
11 Jan 2007
By John E. Killeen
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Outstanding brief introduction to the thoughts of Thomas Berry, one of the visionary thinkers of our time in terms of ecology, impact of the human on the earth, and providing a promising larger vision of the possibilities for the future. The collection of thoughts will appear a bit repetitive at first glance, but I found the repetition of the key thoughts from different perspectives useful. Highly recommended. Rated 4 star instead of 5 due only to the repetitiveness.
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'God' created the entire world
23 Aug 2007
By Edward J. Lamb
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Fr. Thomas Berry emphasizes that all things and beings have a place in Creation. It is a stimulating relief to have such a well respected scholar support what is my heart's understanding of the world I know. He is calm and accepting of the concept 'inclusiveness'. Science and spirituality are shown to be not only compatible but inseperable. The Universe Story tells us how our world was formed and comes alive. Thomas Berry emphasises appreciation of the beauty and strength found all around us. We are told we are moving into a new geologic time called the 'ecozoic' by the author. This book will help smooth our moves into the next chapter of the Creation.
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