Tag Archives: environment

Nature’s Voice in The Nutmeg’s Curse: A Call for Planetary Healing

Posted on April 21, 2025 by friendmarcelle

In The Nutmeg’s Curse, Amitav Ghosh traces the roots of the climate crisis back to colonial exploitation of land and people, starting with the 17th-century Dutch takeover of the Banda Islands. He calls for a profound reconnection with the Earth, advocating for Indigenous and other spiritual perspectives that recognize the living nature of our planet. Continue reading →

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A Movement of Love, For Life

Posted on March 18, 2017 by friendmarcelle

The recent U.S. election offered a choice between very different approaches to government. The majority of American people want good public services, peace, and a hopeful future for their children and grandchildren. The new administration’s policies toward the environment, however, lead toward death. The good news is that the election ignited a mass movement. We can still choose life, if we allow ourselves to be guided by divine love, and filled with the power of the Spirit. Continue reading →

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