Pravdivý život - Víra a ekologie ve věku konzumerismu – Valerio Ruth (2018)

Globalization and consumerism influence every area of our lives. It's not just about shopping. These powerful forces shape our personal lives, affect how we treat each other, how we view the world – and above all, they have a detrimental impact on the lives of poor people and the health of the planet. Every Christian in every generation throughout history has had to clarify what the concept of 'service' and following Christ means in their culture. Ruth Valerio reflects on these questions in a thoroughly researched book that is not just a mere description of the situation around us, but primarily a guide on how we should embrace our Christian mission. The book presents reflections on ecological issues in connection with Christian ethics. About the author: RUTH VALERIO – A British writer, academic theologian, environmentalist, activist, mother, and vegetable grower who also runs a pig farm and a fair trade jewelry business, considers faith to be the essence of her life and strives for social justice, equality among people, and environmental purity. She works for the Christian charity A Rocha UK (living in Chichester, UK), whose aim is to protect and restore the natural environment. Protection...