Summary of Event:
This was an academic event. The name of the event was Nature, Community and Belonging: Explorations in eco-spirituality, and was given April 26, 2018, in GAC 151 by Dr. Devparna Roy. Dr. Roy is a professor here at Nazareth and teaches environmental sociology, sustainable development, and land/food-related social movements. In her lecture, she covered Aldo Leopold and the concepts in the Laudato Si’. In the lecture, she talked about how each of these connects to one another and how our impact on the world affects the earth.
Connections:
One religion that she talked a lot about in her lecture was the Laudato Si’. The Laudato Si’ is a book that was written by Pope Francis. It talks a lot about St. Francis of Assisi’ teachings
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This event honestly could help someone who wants to describe and examine critically values, beliefs, and practices that contribute to the meaning of life, fulfillment, and purpose. If a person wants to know how they can provide to the earth in a way that makes their god happy, they could come to this lecture. Honestly, after this lecture, I would like to do more research on Aldo Leopold and maybe even read the Laudato Si’.
2. If a person wanted to review their worldview critically, they could come to this lecture. They could critically look at their impact on the world and how their actions can make the world a happier and cleaner place. They would only learn more about the Christian worldview, but they would learn about two different people’s views on the world are similar and different.
3. This lecture would for sure help someone see how world religions have developed, changed and influenced each other over time. The Catholics have always believed that we do have an impact on the earth. It’s just up to us to make what we want to see happen, actually happen. Our hopes and dreams won't happen if we do not help them along. Aldo Leopold believes (as do I), that, “...land is a community...to be loved and
In this assignment you will summarize and analyze the essential elements of the Christian worldview and reflect on implications for your own worldview.
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