From Ecotheology to Ecospirituality in Laudato sí-Ecological Spirituality beyond Christian Religion
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3212767 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Teresa Messias (0000-0002-0074-6334, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 68 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel15010068 |
| OpenAlex | W4390589538 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 17 |
| References cited | 18 |
This article discusses the notion of ecotheology, its origins and the conceptual framework of meaning, particularly within Christian theology, in order to establish its relation to the notion of ecospirituality. The article researches how ecological theology may ground an ecological spirituality. Then, it uses both notions to (1) analyze Pope Francis' Encyclical Letter Laudato sí, (2) identify what models of ecotheology are used in his approach, (3) trace significant ecotheological dimensions, proposals, practices and lifestyles conveyed, (4) investigate if it is possible to identify the presence of an ecospirituality, concluding affirmatively. Finally, it asks whether Laudato sí's ecospirituality is only meaningful and operative within a Christian spiritual framework or if, in many respects, it may be also inspirational and significant beyond a Christian realm of meaning. It concludes that Laudato sí's ecological spirituality offers common ground for synergies with other religious, non-religious and secular ecospiritualities which can be synergic contributors to the creation of networks of action and meaning that can be implemented in order to develop a common passionate and effective protection of our world on environmental matters. The methodology used is a critical and hermeneutical documental analysis by means of reviewing significant literature in this area of knowledge
Biology · Common ground · Ecological crisis · Encyclical · Environmental ethics · Epistemology · Eschatology · Political science · Realm · Sociology · Spirituality · Theology · Law · Philosophy · Religion, Ecology, and Ethics · Religious and Theological Studies · Theology and Philosophy of Evil · Ecology
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| Unique citing works | 17 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 8,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 11 |