there is room for me …
A beautiful note from a reader of A Generous Orthodoxy ... (after the jump)
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Blessed are the peacemakers …
Jon Stewart courageously hosted an American Jewish woman (Anna Balzer) and a Palestinian political leader (Mustafa Barghouti) who are working across lines of conflict for peace, through non-violent means. There's a "Joe Wilson" moment where a heckler shouts out ... Here's the extended/uncut version -
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Part 2 after the jump -
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Common Prayer for Copenhagen
In early December, leaders from around the world will gather in Copenhagen to discuss a global response to climate change. While some people sincerely believe climate change is a myth, many of us are convinced that it is real, and it is only "the tip of the iceberg" (pardon the pun) - an increasingly measurable symptom of a deeper, bigger illness: that our modern consumptive way of life is ecologically, socially, and spiritually unsustainable, which means that we must have a change of heart, what David Korten calls "a great turning."
Thousands of people around the world will be praying a common prayer in the days leading up to Copenhagen. Here's a video of the prayer. I hope you'll join along, and that you'll either create your own video or link to this one from your blog, facebook page, etc. (text after the jump). You can also make use of the liturgical version of it (also after the jump) in your church, faith community, small group, etc.
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background reading for copenhagen prayer
World Vision Australia offers this helpful introduction to the issue here.
The evangelical environmental network offers helpful information here. You can read about the evangelical climate initiative here.
You'll find a CT interview with climate change expert Sir John Houghton here.
David Gushee offers important theological reflections on climate change opposition and acceptance here. (There is a strong resonance between the issues he raises and the first of the ten questions in my upcoming book.)
Joe Leichty from Goshen College raises important questions about addressing climate change here.
My book EMC offers a big-picture overview of the ecological crisis.
Later update: Here's a piece from Eastern Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew ... noteable quote:
This is why we call upon leaders of all faiths to involve themselves and their communities in one of the great issues of our time. Ours is a powerful voice. And our belief in the unity and interconnectedness of all things constitutes a strong argument for immediate action.
Is this an issue for Caesar or for God? We believe it must be approached in both its political and spiritual dimensions. Climate change will only be overcome when all of us—scientists and politicians, theologians and economists, specialists and lay citizens—cooperate for the common good.
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A New Kind of Christianity
In the US, you can currently order it from ...
amazon here
christian book distributors here
barnes and noble here
In the UK, you can order it from ...
ecclesia here.
Discussion Questions: Click to download the Discussion Guide eBook for free. (Thanks to Doug Stuart for making this available!)
Bonus Chapters: You can download a free pdf of two bonus chapters:
A New Kind of Bible Reading
Making Eschatology Personal
Discussion Questions: Here are discussion questions for personal reflection and group study.
Videos: Brian has teamed up with theooze.com to create some free downloadable videos introducing the book and the ten questions it covers.
Here's a short introduction to the book:
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