/morsl/taxonomy/term/304/all en /morsl/article/interfaith-dialogue/perfect-world-wed-all-be-pantheists <p>Many Eastern and Native religions are concerned with the conservation of nature and the preservation of the environment. Pantheism is an ancient religion that developed well before Buddhism or Taoism; not only does it care for nature, but it holds that the earth is the most sacred order there is. Pantheism is not an exclusive religion in that most of the time it is not in a category of its own. Many Taoists and Buddhists, Pagans and ecologists, are Pantheists. The average environmentalist may also be a Pantheist and not even realize it.</p> Tue, 20 Dec 2022 20:46:49 +0000 Laura Gallo 2423 at /morsl /morsl/article/spiritual-wellness/lessons-nature <p><em>Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt. </em>                               </p> <p>                                                                                             - John Muir</p> Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:05:27 +0000 sophia.penner@mail.mcgill.ca 2398 at /morsl /morsl/article/spiritual-wellness/finding-spiritual-renewal-summer <p>Summer is a great time for extra rest, spending time in nature, and creative activities. At MORSL, we're aware that nature and art are very important to many students, including when it comes to spirituality. In a recent talk given to colleagues across Canada, MORSL's director Carlene discussed how based on recent research, Gen Z young adults report experiences in nature and artistic activities to be among their most highly prioritized and valued personal spiritual practices.</p> Thu, 03 Nov 2022 20:24:12 +0000 MORSL 2380 at /morsl /morsl/article/reflections-earth-day <p>During the 17th and 18th centuries, 75% of land in Vermont was deforested for agricultural use, notably sheep farming. This degraded the water, forests and plant and animal life. Even many abundant species such as deer and beaver became almost impossible to find. In time, the majority of settlers were motivated to move to other places and for many decades, the land was left uninhabited to regenerate. Local environment advocates helped protect this process.</p> Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:52:05 +0000 MORSL 2376 at /morsl /morsl/article/radix/midhat-kiyani <h3 style="text-align:center">Mother Earth is Crying: World's Faith Communities and a Call to Compassionate Action for Climate</h3> Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:23:37 +0000 Midhat Kiyani 2238 at /morsl