| Edition 42: All of creation |
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| Monday, 17 November 2008 22:12 |
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Animals are our focus in this edition, including the responsibility we have as Christians to care for our environment. Ecotheology: an Australian Christian view Ecotheology recognises that creation is not at our disposal. We are not free to abuse it, wound it or discard it. As guests by God’s invitation, we have an honoured place, but we share that place with every other living creature. Read More Biodiversity under threat The recent push to address climate change has focused on reducing carbon emissions. That's terrific, but it doesn’t do much to help the 1,141 of the world’s mammal species threatened with extinction — not to mention all the other non-cuddly species that receive noticeably less sympathy from the human population. Read More Medical Advances Without Animals A registered charity based in Canberra, Medical Advances Without Animals (MAWA) is an independent medical and scientific trust that funds and facilitates the development and utilisation of alternative non animal-based experimental methodologies to replace the use of animals in medical science. Read More Under the sea “I love the water, I always have,” he says. “The ocean is a frontier that is vastly unexplored and there are, with out an exception, new things to find in every dive." Read More Animals: a Christian responsibility As a chaplain in an animal hospital, my faith is enriched by animals every day. Animals teach us about God in several ways, including unconditional love, forgiveness, and mindfulness. Read More You are what you wear The clothes we wear speak volumes about us. Our sense of style is part of our self expression, conveying critical information about our lifestyle, economic status, and sensibility. But what we wear also conveys information about our morality. Read More Top ten animal icons Life on earth without animals is unimaginable. Most cultures depend on them as a source of food and labour, but animals also take a central place in our mythology, imaginations and childhoods. They are central to our emotional and spiritual lives as well as our practical lives. The Transit Lounge salutes ten great animal icons. Read More Unpack LinksEcotheology Biodiversity Animal responsibility Animal Cruelty
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