The Benedictine Dialogues
Larry Chapp, Ph.D | Living in a Sacramental Cosmos
Feb 14, 2024
Dr. Larry Chapp, retired professor of theology, talks about the mission of his Catholic Worker Farm with Dr. Matthew Ramage. They discuss the church's ecological vision, humans as priests of creation, the spiritual connection between humans and animals, evil and suffering in God's plan, kenosis, desire, and the transformative power of belief in a sacramental cosmos.
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- Blaming humans for environmental issues is flawed; focus on changing disaffection from nature.
- Catholicism emphasizes interconnectedness with nature, rejecting concept of human exile and prioritizing environmental care.
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The Importance of Viewing Humans as Integrated into the Natural World
It is crucial to shift away from the belief that humans are the problem in the environmental ecology. The idea that human beings need to be depopulated is based on a flawed perspective. Throughout history, there have been environmental challenges much larger than human presence. Rather than blaming humans, it is important to recognize that our disaffection from the natural world and environmental pollution stem from a specific technological paradigm. Our choices and spiritual engagement can change this paradigm, allowing for an integrated approach to ecology that encompasses political, economic, and cultural aspects.
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