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Brings together world religion scholars and creative international economists to address the current eco-crisis.
One of the most significant topics of our time is the current eco-crisis of overpopulation, overconsumption (often called "affluenza"), and environmental degradation. In Visions of a New Earth, eight world religion scholars and two creative international economists address these linked problems by bringing religious perspective into conversation with economics. They conclude that religion and other cultural forces must be mobilized to force humankind toward an epochal birthing of bio-reverence. Traditions discussed include Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Chinese, Native American, and African religions.
Contributors include Nawal H. Ammar, Harold Coward, Rita M. Gross, Catherine Keller, Paul F. Knitter, David C. Korten, David R. Loy, Daniel C. Maguire, Alberto Múnera, S.J., Vasudha Narayanan, Jacob K. Olupona, Chün-fang Yü, and Laurie Zoloth.
"Each scholar addresses the issues directly and in a penetrating way. Thus, although they represent a wide range of backgrounds, there is a unity of approach. The quality of reflection and writing are notable; there are good insights in virtually every chapter, more than enough to stimulate fresh thinking. This book successfully makes the point that the voice of religion must be heard in these crucial discussions that will determine our planet's future." — Roland E. Miller, Luther Seminary
"This is a very important book that should be required reading for anyone involved in studying the global economy, comparative perspectives in government policies, and any course dealing with the relationship between economy, ecology, and ethics. The informed general public would also find it useful." — Robert M. Garvin, University at Albany, State University of New York
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Introduction
Daniel C. Maguire
Chapter 2 The Religion of the Market
David R. Loy
Chapter 3 Sustainability and the Global Economy
David C. Korten
Chapter 4 Self as Individual and Collective: Ethical Implications
Harold Coward
Chapter 5 New Theology on Population, Ecology, and Overconsumption from the Catholic Perspective
Alberto Munera, S.J.
Chapter 6 The Lost Fragrance: Protestantism and the Nature of What Matters
Catherine Keller
Chapter 7 The Promises of Exiles: A Jewish Theology of Responsibility
Laurie Zoloth
Chapter 8 "One Tree is Equal to Ten Sons": Some Hindu Responses to the Problems of Ecology, Population, and Consumerism
Vasudha Narayanan
Chapter 9 An Islamic Response to the Manifest Ecological Crisis: Issues of Justice
Nawal H. Ammar
Chapter 10 Toward a Buddhist Environmental Ethic
Rita M. Gross
Chapter 11 Chinese Religions on Population, Consumption, and Ecology
Chun-fang Yu
Chapter 12 African Religions and the Global Issues of Population, Consumption, and Ecology
Jacob K. Olupona
Chapter 13 Conclusion: An Interreligious Common Front and Common Hope
Paul F. Knitter
About the Authors
Index