So to the question, did we cause climate change? No changes to our climate
occur naturally, but our activities are now adding to and modifying these
cycles. Have the world’s faiths contributed to this effect? Probably yes, if we
look at the archaeological and astronomical evidence from the religious
monuments, such as the Pyramids and Stonehenge, enabled by the excess
production and alterations agriculture has made to the landscape. We seem
to have acquired belief held in common to bring us together in ever larger
groups to undertake such projects. Out of these, have grown jointly our modern
faiths and science, which continue to fuel the economic and social competition
for land and resources.
So what should we do? We in the West are described as an increasingly post-
secular society or even a post enlightenment age, it has proven morally difficult
for us to continue to impose our changing values on others and especially the
emerging economies. We can support global organisations, such as the UN to
intercede and moderate in events. However local actions may ultimately be
more effective. By embracing spirituality, in the living of our lives more humbly
and simply, sharing our rituals, demonstrating our faiths and science are
compatible and showing tolerance to each other, we may yet survive the
impending crises.
Mic Starbuck
FRSA, March 2015
Magazine Feedback:
The newly sized magazine was received with positivity by its readers and was
also circulated in pdf format to those of the congregation and friends who have
provided their email addresses.
The printing was completed by our neighbours Kings Park Parish Church and
the remittance for the A5 magazine was half the price due to the reduction in
paper used. In April we will also reduce our monthly postal costs due to the
increased circulation of the electronic version of the magazine.
Can I again remind all members of the congregation have a responsibility to
contribute to the magazine to make the contents as relevant and interesting
for all our readers?
Don’t be shy, email or give me a hand written copy of your items for inclusion
and remember, there is the summer magazine which is a double edition.
All items gratefully received.
Morag
[email protected]
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