RELG 022: Religion and Ecology (SC) [Spring 2014]: Websites

A very good starting place with many links to various useful sites including religous groups, their statements on religion and the environment, and scholars. As it was posted in November 2007 a few sources are dated.

The ‘Statements and Activities’ link on the left column provides a variety of types of information by a large number of religious groups. There are links at the top of the page to other groups including: Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Evangelical Environmental Network, National Council of Churches of Christ.

“Links to Environmental Groups” provides access to both religious and non-religious environmental websites.

This site created by the Forum on Religion and Ecology has a large number of official statements on religion and ecology by various religious organizations.

The Green Bible has a list of denominational environmental programs and also of faith based environmental organizations starting on page 1243.

Has a large number of links. However some links are dead.

Headquartered in Wynnewood, only 20 minutes away. The “Creation Care” section includes editorials on various topics related to environmental issues and a “Featured Ministry” section with a link to a specific ecologically minded congregation.

Site includes the “Cornwall Declaration,” and “A Call to Truth, Prudence, and Protection of the Poor: An Evangelical Response to Global Warming,” as well as links to articles and press releases addressing issues in religious environmentalism.

Founded in 1993 COEJL is the leading Jewish environmental organization in the United States.

“Papers” section has list of documents produced by the European Christian Environmental Network. “Organisations” section has links to other groups, both religious and non-religious. “Working Groups” and “Topics” links provide documents and information about specific issues, such as climate change and environmental education. “Stories” has links to information about various Christian environmental projects.

Has links to other Quaker and non-Quaker groups. “Publications” section includes pamphlets outlining organization’s views on various issues such as climate change, and the BeFriending Creation newsletter.