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Christianity and ecology is a broad field that encompasses Christian theological reflection on nature, Christian liturgical and spiritual practices centered on ecological concerns, as well as Christian-based activism in the environmental movement.
Within the activism arena, "Green Christianity" refers to a diverse group of Christians who emphasize the biblical basis for protecting and celebrating the environment. The term indicates less a particular denomination than a shared territory of concern.
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• 1 Basic beliefs
• 2 Evangelicals and "creation care"
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Christianity has a long historical traditional of reflection on nature and human responsibility. On the one hand, Christianity has a strong tendency toward anthropocentrism, as emphasized in the early environmentalist critique of Lynn Townsend White, Jr.. While some Christian favor a more biocentric approach, Catholic officials and others seek......

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