Monasticism and Ecologism: Between Economic Opportunity and Religious Convictions?

Monasteries, especially Benedictine monasteries, have developed a close relationship with nature based on a respect for creation and a goal of self-sufficiency. There seems to be an elective affinity between monasticism and ecologism. Since the second half of the 20th century, monasteries have been...

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Main Author: Isabelle Jonveaux
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/14/5/575