Quaker Theology

Quakers and Ecology

  • “A Sustainable Life: Quaker Faith and Practice in the Renewal of Creation”* A Review

    This article reviews Doug Gwyn’s book “A Sustainable Life,” which explores how Quaker faith and practice underpin sustainable living, focusing more on spiritual and community dimensions than environmental activism or technology. It highlights the book’s nuanced approach to balancing tensions within Quaker principles and emphasizes the importance of patience, integrity, and the interplay between equality…

  • Melting Icebergs Don’t Scream: A Response to Keith Helmuth’s: “The Angel of History, the Storm of Progress, And the Order of the Soul”

    The article critically responds to Keith Helmuth’s theological interpretation of environmental crises, which centers on a Western “master narrative” rooted in the biblical conquest of Canaan and the supremacy of personal moral will. While praising Helmuth’s reflections, the author challenges the scope of this master narrative, highlighting omissions such as the role of militarism and…

  • The Angel of History, the Storm of Progress, And the Order of the Soul

    This article explores the concept of the “Angel of History” as a metaphor for the destructive forces of “progress” that have led to ecological degradation, societal regression, and spiritual crisis. It examines the Western metaphysical tradition centered on the supremacy of personal moral will, its historical roots, and its role in justifying domination, violence, and…