Green Faith

An interesting merger of causes appears to be occurring around the world--that of the environmentalists and religious people. Pointing to this unusual yet hesitant commonality, The Economist, in a September 22 article, points to several issues which have reached the forefront of the secular green community and the religious community. Quoting Mary Evelyn Tucker, of Yale University, "Religions provide a cultural integrity, a spiritual depth and moral force which secular approaches lack."
Opinion--I would hope that this joint arrangement is not just one of convenience but one with a strong spiritual foundation. Faith gives everyone a reason to look beyond economic benefit and should allow of not force us to look at us as the stewards of our land, water and resources. If this is a hesitant merger of causes with typical human egos and jealousies interfering with the ultimate goal, I am disappointed in both sides. The issues are too important and universal to get entangled in petty squabbles.