Discussion Question

Do you think religion can help save the planet?


If you would like to know what others think, see the podcast below.

Four guests, including ARRCC's Miriam Pepper, appeared on John Cleary's Sunday Night program on 29th March.

Introduction to the program

"Last night lights went out around the globe, as we the people sent a message to politicians: the earth is in trouble, please fix it. And, indeed, politicians seem to applaud the gesture, but the reality is rather different; a yawning gap between symbol and substance.

Linking symbol with substance is supposed to be what religion is all about, so this week we ask the churches, can religion help save the planet?

All four guests say that the 'gesture' is worth making and gives expression to widespread longing for new visioning about how we may live together on planet earth. They agree that this small action is a step to greater action; that these small gestures keep people going."

Guests: Rev Alistair Macrae, Rev Steven Eames, Dr Miriam Pepper, Ian Packer

Click here for a link to the full podcast of the program or visit http://www.abc.net.au/sundaynights/stories/s2529251.htm