Partnering for the Planet: Resisting Environmental Injustice, with James Amadon and Ben Lowe | Ep. 145

In this episode, Forrest Inslee engages with Ben Lowe (A Rocha USA) and James Amadon (Circlewood) to discuss current environmental challenges and the role of faith communities in addressing these issues. They explore the importance of partnerships, the need for theological reflection and repentance, and the significance of community action in resisting destructive trends. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of love and relationality in ecological advocacy, as well as personal growth in ecological thinking.

A Rocha US

A Rocha International

Take Aways

• The external circumstances regarding climate change are dire, but organizational work is thriving.
• Partnerships between organizations can enhance resilience and impact.
• The church has a critical role in environmental advocacy, but has often been absent.
• Political polarization affects the church's engagement with environmental issues.
• Repentance is essential for the church to align with God's call to care for creation.
• Resistance to harmful practices must be rooted in love and community.
• Local actions can have a significant impact on environmental health.
• Personal connection to nature fosters resilience and hope.
• Theological reflection is necessary for effective environmental action.
• Communal resistance strengthens community bonds and fosters collective action.

Keywords

environment, climate change, church, ecological justice, partnership, community, resilience, repentance, love, action, A Rocha USA, Circlewood, environmental justice

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