EARTHKEEPING NEWS A NEWSLETTER OF THE NORTH AMERICAN COALITION FOR CHRISTIANITY AND ECOLOGY Volume Three, Number One September/October 1993 Resources Missionary Earthkeeping, edited by Ghillean T. Prance, Director, Royal Botanic Gardens, and Calvin B. DeWitt, Director, Au Sable Institute, with contributions by J. Mark Thomas, Dennis E. Testerman, Robert Clobus, Mutombo Mpanya and James W. Gustafson. 1992 ($16.95), Mercer University Press, Macon GA 31207. The five authors with different perspectives give a picture of the environmental impacts of Christian missions in third world countries, and see earth keeping as an integral part of the emerging mission of the church in the world. The Promise of Nature: Ecology and Cosmic Purpose, by John F. Haught, 1993, ($9.95), Paulist Press, 997 Macarthur Blvd., Mahwah NJ 07430. Haught, professor of theology at Georgetown University, examines the bases for ecological ethics, explores the theme of 'cosmic homelessness', sets forth essential ingredients of a specifically Christian ecological theology and brings out the importance of our establishing a strong sense of connection between our personal destiny and that of the whole universe. Very readable prose. The Mind of God; The Scientific Basis for A Rational World, by Paul Davies 1992, ($12.) Touchstone, Simon & Schuster Bldg. Rockefeller Center, New York NY 10020. Re-examines the great questions of existence and theories of the universe. Attempts to bridge the gap between science and religion. Good for those who are comfortable with scientific vocabulary. God and Science: Must We Choose? An eight part discussion series for adult Christian Education by Center for Faith and Science Exchange ($10); Boston Theological Institute, 210 Herrick Rd. Newton Centre, MA 02159. Designed to help people bring together creatively both modern science and theology in a community setting. Worship and Bible study are important parts of this experience. Basic Resource Packet of the Science and Technology Working Group, Division of Education and Publication, United Church Board for Homeland Ministries, 700 Prospect Ave., Cleveland OH 44115-1100. ($5) Foundation paper, An Unavoidable Challenge, plus additional papers and sermons. Also ask for Outdoors: The Earth As Teacher packet. Call (216) 736-3796. Home     Table of Contents