Religion and Sustainability
I see a great role for religion.
Most, if not all of the nations high on the HPI index table,value religion and support strong families ( sense of community ) and sharing. They also take the best out of two worlds by incorporating western achievements and still retainig to a moderate lifestyle. And religion? I think religion enforces a sense of belonging to a community, hope for the future, taking care of thos in need and propagating healthy values. Of course on of those values is tolerance, which can not always be found in religion, if taken to the extreme. But embracing moderate religion also alerts people of respect.
Respect in turn is a strong tool for life changing habits, because respect for what God has created, will make pople use this creation more tediously.
And what is science its place since science has made believe turn away from creation to evolution?
Maybe science can find ways to reinforce those good characteristics religion teaches us like tolerance, respect and looking after our (less profitable) neighbours.
Maybe science can work with religion to create a better world.
Maybe combining the best of two world views, science and religion, can make our planet a Happy, Sustainable place.
(http://www.unesco.org/education/tlsf/mods/theme_c/mod10.html)
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