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Did Martin Luther King's spiritual understanding of political
struggle truly help the Civil Rights movement? Can breast cancer
victims incorporate both spiritual wisdom and political action in
their fight for life? Confronting questions that challenge the
foundations of both politics and spirituality, Roger S. Gottlieb
presents a brave new account
First Published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor and
Francis, an informa company.
Contents: Preface and acknowledgements Introduction: Religion in an age of environmental crisis Introduction to the second edition: Good news/bad news Part I: The moment of seeing: Selections from nature writers linking nature and spirit Part II: How have traditional religions viewed nature? Part III: Ecotheology in an age of environmental crisis: Transforming tradition Part IV: Ecotheology in an age of environmental crisis: Ecofeminist spirituality Part V: Ecotheology in an age of environmental crisis: Spiritual deep ecology Part VI: Religious practice for a sacred earth Part VII: Ecology, religion and society Suggestions for further reading Websites on religion and the environment Environmental organisations About the contributors
"The Ecological Community" offers important and previously
unexplored responses to the environmental crisis. "The premise of
this volume," writes editor Roger Gottlieb, "is that the
environmental crisis challenges the presuppositions of--and creates
a rich field of creative work in--philosophy, politics, and moral
theory." These eighteen essays are fresh and compelling
interrogations of the existing wisdom in a host of areas, including
liberalism, communicative ethics, rights theory and environmental
philosophy itself.
"Contributors": Avner de-Shalit, Gus diZerega, Roger S. Gottlieb,
Eric Katz, Robert Kirkman, Andrew Light, Brian Luke, David
Macauley, Mark A. Michael, Carl Mitcham, John O'Neill, Holmes
Rolston III, David Schlosberg, William Throop, Steven Vogel, Mark
I. Wallace, Peter S. Wenz, Michael E. Zimmerman.
In the last two decades a new form of religiously motivated social
action and a virtually new field of academic study-each based in
recognition of the connections between religion and humanity's
treatment of the environment-have developed. Interactions between
religion and environmental concern have been manifest in the
explosive growth of ecotheological writings, institutional
commitment by organized religions, and environmental activism
explicitly oriented to religious ideals. Clergy throughout the
world in virtually every denomination have received word from
leaders of their religion that the environment-no less than
sexuality, poverty, or war and peace-is now a basic and compelling
religious matter. Out of this confrontation have been born vital
new theologies based in the recovery of marginalized elements of
tradition, profound criticisms of the past, and ecologically
oriented visions of God, the Sacred, the Earth, and human beings.
Theologians from every religious tradition-along with dozens of
non-denominational spiritual writers-have confronted world
religions' past attitudes towards nature. In the realm of
institutional commitment, public statements and actions by
organized religions have grown dramatically. In the context of
political action, throughout the U.S. and the world religiously
oriented groups take part in environmentally oriented political
action: from lobbying and consciousness raising to activist
demonstrations and civil disobedience. This collection serves as a
comprehensive introduction, overview, and in-depth account of these
exciting new developments. The four volumes cover virtually every
aspect of the field-from theological change and institutional
commitment to innovation in liturgy, from new ecumenical
connections among different religions and between religion, science
and environmental movements, from religious participation in
environmental politics to an account of the global social and
political contexts in which religious environmentalism has
unfolded.
The environmental crisis creates an unprecedented moral
predicament: how to be a good person when our collective and
individual actions contribute to immeasurable devastation and
suffering. Drawing on an extraordinary range of sources from
philosophy, political theory, global religion, ecology, and
contemporary spirituality, Roger S. Gottlieb explores the ethical
ambiguities, challenges, and opportunities we face. Engagingly
written, intellectually rigorous, and forcefully argued, this
volume investigates the moral value of nature; the possibility of
an 'ecological' democracy; how we treat animals; the demands and
limits of individual responsibility and collective political
change; contemporary ambiguities of rationality; and how to face
environmental despair. In Morality and the Environmental Crisis,
Gottlieb combines compassion for the difficulties of contemporary
moral life with an unflinching ethical commitment to awareness and
action.
Did Martin Luther King's spiritual understanding of political
struggle truly help the Civil Rights movement? Can breast cancer
victims incorporate both spiritual wisdom "and" political action in
their fight for life? Confronting questions that challenge the
foundations of both politics and spirituality, Roger S. Gottlieb
presents a brave new account of how religious ethics and
progressive movements share a common vision of a transformed world.
In doing so, he offers a bold and eloquent affirmation: that
authentic religion requires an activist, transforming presence in
the political world, and that the moral and psychological insights
of religion are indispensable resources in political struggles for
democracy, human rights and ecological sanity. With original and
compelling interpretations of Martin Luther King and the civil
rights struggle, feminism, disability rights, the global
environmental movement, and the fight for breast cancer, "Joining
Hands" will alter the way spiritual seekers, political activists,
and society as a whole think about the political role of religion
and the spiritual component of politics.
Roger S. Gottlieb is internationally known for his groundbreaking
studies of religious environmentalism, passionate account of
spirituality in an age of environmental crisis, and enlightening
vision of the role of religion in a democratic society. Political
and Spiritual brings together for the first time his most powerful
essays on these and related themes. The book's wealth of topics
includes spiritual deep ecology, ethical theory, animal rights, the
Holocaust, the environmental crisis, and the experience of
disability-as well as new essays on the human meaning of
technology, facing death, and a fascinating intellectual
autobiography. As a whole, Political and Spiritual reveals
Gottlieb's unique ability to connect our collective struggles for a
just, rational, and caring society with our personal strivings for
contentment, wisdom, and compassion.
Our ecological dilemmas provoke powerful emotions and deeply
contested views. How should we think about them? And how can we
live together, or even talk together, when we cannot listen to
people who think differently? In a lively and at times very funny
book, Roger S. Gottlieb (A Greener Faith, This Sacred Earth, A
Spirituality of Resistance) explores these questions in a
collection of distinct but related philosophical short stories.
Fictional characters with personalities, individual histories, and
strong opinions wrestle with the meaning of life, the value of
nature, animal rights, the roles of science and religion in
environmentalism, and political choices facing environmental
activists--as well as their own anger, fear, despair, and
close-mindedness. Encountering forcefully articulated positions and
engaging characters, readers will be moved to reconsider their own
beliefs--and to examine personal barriers to truly listening to
those ""on the other side.
The environmental crisis creates an unprecedented moral
predicament: how to be a good person when our collective and
individual actions contribute to immeasurable devastation and
suffering. Drawing on an extraordinary range of sources from
philosophy, political theory, global religion, ecology, and
contemporary spirituality, Roger S. Gottlieb explores the ethical
ambiguities, challenges, and opportunities we face. Engagingly
written, intellectually rigorous, and forcefully argued, this
volume investigates the moral value of nature; the possibility of
an 'ecological' democracy; how we treat animals; the demands and
limits of individual responsibility and collective political
change; contemporary ambiguities of rationality; and how to face
environmental despair. In Morality and the Environmental Crisis,
Gottlieb combines compassion for the difficulties of contemporary
moral life with an unflinching ethical commitment to awareness and
action.
This practical, easy-to-use teacher's guide contains nine hands-on
workshops on Baha'i Public Speaking. It is designed to prepare
Baha'is of all ages with the skills and qualities needed to become
more effective teachers of the Faith. Participants will learn to
speak clearly and with confidence-from the kitchen table to the
conference hall. Communicate effectively, whether giving a
fireside, sharing a Feast report, telling stories at a Holy Day
celebration, offering a prayer at a devotional gathering, teaching
a children's class, presenting materials to public officials,
speaking at a large event, or talking with family members during a
home visit. Using a step-by-step approach, participants will learn
to stand up with courage in front of a group, speak with a strong
clear voice, research the Baha'i Writings, memorize selected
passages, answer questions about the Faith, give short fireside
talks, and develop their own speaking style. Complete with
copy-ready student handouts, each lesson includes: * Warm-up
activities * Speaking tips * Practice exercises * Homework
assignment Baha'i Public Speaking is a great resource for junior
youth groups and campus clubs. Local Assemblies will also find it
to be a useful tool for seeker response representatives and public
information officers. Opportunities to share Baha'i passages and
speak directly about the Faith are multiplying. Be prepared
The Baha'i Writings state that "the education and training of
children is among the most meritorious acts of humankind." Filled
with fun, hands-on, kid-tested learning activities, this theme book
is the fifth in a series of easy-to-use teacher's guides designed
for Baha'i children's classes. Inside you will find a treasure
trove of ideas for Baha'i summer and winter schools, Holy Day
programs, academic classrooms, home schoolers and weekend retreats.
The book has four sections: * The Power of Unity * Unity in
Diversity * The Colors We Are * Overcoming Prejudice The index at
the back of the book makes it easy to find exactly what you need.
Choose from stories, songs, crafts, outdoor games, puzzles, memory
quotes, felt lessons, demonstrations, student worksheets,
discussion starters, poetry, role plays, a mini opera and much
more.
The Baha'i Writings state that "the education and training of
children is among the most meritorious acts of humankind." Filled
with fun, hands-on, kid-tested learning activities, this theme book
is the third in a series of easy-to-use teacher's guides designed
for Baha'i children's classes. Inside you will find a treasure
trove of ideas for Baha'i summer and winter schools, Holy Day
programs, academic classrooms, home schoolers and weekend retreats.
The book has four sections: * The Bab: His Birth, Early Life and
Station * Declaration of the Bab * Martyrdom of the Bab * The
Primal Point The index at the back of the book makes it easy to
find exactly what you need. Choose from stories, songs, crafts,
games, puzzles, memory quotes, felt lessons, demonstrations, map
exercises, student worksheets, discussion starters, group research
projects, a treasure hunt, a reader's theater and much more.
The Baha'i Writings state that "the education and training of
children is among the most meritorious acts of humankind." Filled
with fun, hands-on, kid-tested learning activities, this theme book
is the first in a series of easy-to-use teacher's guides designed
for Baha'i children's classes. Inside you will find a treasure
trove of ideas for Baha'i summer and winter schools, Holy Day
programs, academic classrooms, home schoolers and weekend retreats.
The book has four sections: * The Kingdoms of Creation * God, the
Creator * Prayer, Our Connection with God * What is a Human Being?
The index at the back of the book makes it easy to find exactly
what you need. Choose from readings and stories, demonstrations,
crafts, songs, games, felt lessons, discussion starters, memory
quotes, word puzzles, outdoor and movement activities, thinking and
meditation exercises, a quiz show and more.
The Baha'i Writings state that "the education and training of
children is among the most meritorious acts of humankind." Filled
with fun, hands-on, kid-tested learning activities, this theme book
is the fourth in a series of easy-to-use teacher's guides designed
for Baha'i children's classes. Inside you will find a treasure
trove of ideas for Baha'i summer and winter schools, Holy Day
programs, academic classrooms, home schoolers and weekend retreats.
The book has four sections: * The Birth of Baha'u'llah, His Early
Life and Station * Declaration of Baha'u'llah * Exiles and
Imprisonment * Clouds of Glory The index at the back of the book
makes it easy to find exactly what you need. Choose from stories,
songs, crafts, games, puzzles, felt lessons, map activities, memory
quotes, demonstrations, role plays, creative writing, simulations
of the Black Pit and Baha'u'llah's walk to Baghdad, a quiz show and
much more.
Women now represent over half of medical school matriculants,
almost half of residents and fellows, and over a third of
practicing physicians nationally. Despite considerable
representation among the physician workforce, women are paid 75
cents on the dollar compared with their male counterparts after
accounting for specialty, geography, time in practice, and average
hours per week worked. This pay gap is significantly greater than
the one reported for US women workers as a whole and has shown
little improvement over time. While much has been written about the
problem, a robust discussion about how to rectify the situation has
been missing from the conversation. Closing the Gender Pay Gap in
Medicine is the first comprehensive assessment of how cultural
expectations and compensation methodologies in medicine work
together to perpetuate salary disparities between men and women
physicians. Since the gender gap reflects a convergence of forces
within our healthcare enterprises, achieving pay equity can be an
overwhelming undertaking for institutions and their leaders.
However, compensation is foremost a business endeavor. Therefore, a
roadmap for operationalizing equity within the finance, human
resources, and compliance structures of our organizations is
critical to eliminating disparities. The roadmap described in this
book breaks down the component parts of compensation methodology to
reveal their unintentional impact on salary equity and lays out
processes and procedures that support new approaches to generate
fair and equitable outcomes. Additionally, the roadmap is anchored
in change management principles that address institutional culture
and provide momentum toward salary equity. The book begins with a
review of the evidence on the gender pay gap in medicine. The
following chapter discusses how gender-based differences in
performance assessments, specialty choice, domestic
responsibilities, negotiation, professional resources, sponsorship,
and clinical productivity accumulate across women's careers in
medicine and impact evaluation, promotion, and therefore
compensation in the healthcare workplace. The next two chapters
focus, respectively, on how compensation is determined -
highlighting potential pitfalls for pay equity - and regulatory and
legal considerations. Chapters 5 and 6 explore organizational
infrastructure, salary data collection and analysis, and culture
change strategies necessary to rectify compensation inequities.
Chapter 7 offers a detailed account of one medical institution's
successful journey to achieve salary equity. The book's final
chapter emphasizes that closing the gender pay gap is at its
essence a business endeavor and recommends that organizations
assess progress and cost with the same attention, rigor, and
regularity as afforded other operating expenses. Closing the Gender
Pay Gap in Medicine offers a detailed roadmap for healthcare
organizations seeking to close the gender pay gap among their
physician workforce. This first-of-its-kind book will assist
institutions plan courses of action and identify potential pitfalls
so they can be understood and mitigated. It will also prove a
valuable resource for transformational leadership and systems-based
change critical to attaining compensation equity.
This Sacred Earth was the first comprehensive survey of the critical connections between religion, nature and the environment. In this second edition, Roger Gottlieb has added nearly forty new selections, dramatically expanding the book's multicultural range, chronicling the explosive growth of ecotheology and religious environmental activism, and including responses to globalization. This Sacred Earth includes selections from sacred texts and a broad spectrum of new eco-theological writings. It begins with spiritual reflections by naturalists. Surveying traditional religious myths, creation stories, and conceptions of nature - with extensive selections from Jewish Christian, Native American, Indian, African, Chinese, and indigenous texts and commentators - the contributors focus on religion in the age of environmental crisis. We see how individuals and institutions are reinterpreting and transforming old traditions, and eco-feminists are challenging patriarchal perspectives. In the final section, contributors crystallize the complex relations between religion, ecology and society, including the role of religion in environmental political movements. This ground-breaking collection offers a comprehensive examination of religion's complex relationship to the environment.
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