Many folks believe that the solution to dealing with climate change is to pass better environmental laws. But a bit of reflection will indicate that human laws are not designed to protect the environment. They are designed to limit the amount of damage we can do to the environment. Yes we need human laws to […]
A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of the California Institute for Integral Studies. Religious and spiritual leadership, aligned with the cosmos-building processes of the universe, can be a key element in the human community becoming a vibrant part of the whole Earth community. This dissertation builds on the works of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (2003), […]
For many years the Gaia Foundation in London has been working with indigenous groups around the world, helping them maintain and develop their Earth-based cultures. The foundation has also been a champion of Thomas Berry’s concept of an Earth Jurisprudence (Earth Law). This article shows how Earth Jurisprudence can adopt the insights of traditional cultures […]
I wrote this Chronicle about Resilience a few weeks ago. But, as I’m now posting it, the Chronicle seems especially relevant. Hurricane Harvey is decimating Houston and other parts of Texas. Our media are full of reports about the resilience of community folks helping one another to survive. It is this kind of physical and […]
With the creation of Earth Day in the middle of the last century most environmental groups adopted the concept of Environmental Stewardship. It became their mission and purpose and we are indebted to them. But today we are much more aware that we are living in a climate changing world. With its irreversible transformations it […]
Most mainline Christian Churches are losing members, especially among the young. There is a perception that the churches are no longer relevant in the modern world. At the same time there is a search for more relevant new forms of spirituality both within and outside of the churches. There is an increasing interest in an […]
If we want to create a community climate change culture we need to develop a different way of relating to Earth. We can gain some insights from indigenous cultures—a sense that we are one with nature. But most of us live in a very different world, a world of modern science. This chronicle offers both […]
The United States is the world’s major polluter, The decision by Donald Trump to take the United States out of COP 21 has profound implications for climate change. But this is not only an American issue, it is a global issue. This article from a Canadian perspective outlines the dangers of this decision and, it […]
This is a website that includes a number of Sr. Ilia Delio’s talks and resources.
This second Comox Valley Climate Change Chronicle. is about context. The significance of a Deep...
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Creation Spirituality: Reawakening Mysticism, Protecting Our Planet
Gladwyne Montessori is an independent Montessori school on Philadelphia’s Main Line.
Committed to guiding adults in their journey as they discover the truths about childhood and study Montessori pedagogy. Personal growth and deep understanding prepares us for success.
The result is transformative.
