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Quote by Thomas Berry

“Teaching children about the natural world should be seen as one of the most important events in their lives.”

Book:Creative Energy: Bearing Witness for the Earth

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Creative Energy: Bearing Witness for the Earth

This book delves into the profound relationship between humans and the Earth, advocating for a deeper understanding and respect for the environment. It encourages readers to embrace a mindful approach to living in harmony with nature, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and ecological consciousness. more

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Thomas Berry

Thomas Berry, born on November 9, 1914, and died on June 1, 2009, was a renowned American author, theologian, and ecologist. His works primarily focused on the relationship between humans and nature, emphasizing the importance of respecting and protecting the Earth. Berry was known for his unique perspective and profound insights into ecological issues during his lifetime. more

“Our Children no longer learn how to read the great book of Nature from their own direct experience, or how to interact creatively with the seasonal transformations of the planet. They seldom learn where their water come from or where it goes. We no longer coordinate our human celebration with the great liturgy of the heavens.”

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Author:Wendell Berry

“In the woods we return to reason and faith.”

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Book:Emerson: Selected Essays

Source: Emerson: Selected Essays

“Today the network of relationships linking the human race to itself and to the rest of the biosphere is so complex that all aspects affect all others to an extraordinary degree. Someone should be studying the whole system, however crudely that has to be done, because no gluing together of partial studies of a complex nonlinear system can give a good idea of the behavior of the whole.”