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Sacred Nature
Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World | Karen Armstrong
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From one of the most original thinkers on the role of religion in the modern world, a profound exploration of the spiritual power of natureand an urgent call to reclaim that power in everyday life. "Much has been written on the scientific and technological aspects of climate change.... But Armstrongs book is both more personal and more profound. Its urgent message is that hearts and minds need to change if we are to once more learn to revere our beautiful and fragile planet." The Guardian Since the beginning of time, humankind has looked upon nature and seen the divine. In the writings of the great thinkers across religions, the natural world inspires everything from fear, to awe, to tranquil contemplation; God, or however one defined the sublime, was present in everything. Yet today, even as we admire a tree or take in a striking landscape, we rarely see nature as sacred. In this short but deeply powerful book, the best-selling historian of religion Karen Armstrong re-sacralizes nature for modern times. Drawing on her vast knowledge of the worlds religious traditions, she vividly describes natures central place in spirituality across the centuries. In bringing this age-old wisdom to life, Armstrong shows modern readers how to rediscover natures potency and form a connection to something greater than ourselves.
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Anna40
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Quoting various thinkers&writers&drawing from religions,Armstrong wrote this beautiful book to impel the reader to repair the damage done to the natural world.She argues that everything is connected,we must overcome selfishness,we must cultivate the conviction that every natural thing is inseparable from our ultimate concern.She gives some practical advice on how to bond with our environment&promotes kindness,empathy&love.Very moving&necessary

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2/5⭐ A superficial and incomplete theological/philosophical exploration of humans' connection with nature. The “way forward“ sections are generic and fail to provide the promised solutions.