Religion As If Matter Really Mattered
'God's Earth' is an original and provocative exploration of the religious and philosophical roots of the environmental crisis. In a lively and accessible manner, Collins examines the attitudes of Christianity to the world, matter and the body that have led to modern humanity's estrangement from our physical environment, resulting in the destructive exploitation of our planet.
Collins also looks at the great religious and scientific minds of our time for a path to a better future. He provides insightful analysis of the contributions of leading figures such as Teilhard de Chardin, Paul Davies, Thomas Berry, Charles Birch, Matthew Fox, Sallie McFague, Stephen Hawking and Rupert Sheldrake. Collins' argument for a reclaimed spirituality, in which the earth is recognised as the primary symbol of God, is both visionary and inspiring.
