Reflecting on Climate Change and Hope - Commentary
In the heart of Matthew 22:37-39, we find Jesus calling us to a radical love—*agape* love—that transforms our understanding of the world and our place...
This is theological reflections on climate change and hope, drawing on Matthew 22:37-39. It carries an emotional tone of hope, awe and compassion.
In the heart of Matthew 22:37-39, we find Jesus calling us to a radical love—agape love—that transforms our understanding of the world and our place within it. He commands us to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and mind. This all-encompassing love naturally extends to our neighbors, and in our current climate crisis, our neighbors include not only fellow humans but the very earth itself—the creation that groans under the weight of our neglect.…
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