/morsl/taxonomy/term/321/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/holidays-and-holy-days/how-i-celebrate-tu-bshevat <p>Beginning at sundown on February 5th and lasting until February 6th at nightfall, Tu B'Shevat is one of four New Year's days in Judaism. Tu B’Shevat (the 15th day of the month of Shevat) is the New Year's Day for Trees, and traditionally the first of the year for tithing fruit of trees. Nowadays, it is a day for environmental awareness and action such as tree planting.</p> <p>We asked Sophie Sklar of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chabadatmcgill/?__tn__=kK*F">Chabad at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº</a> more on the details of this celebration in Judaism:</p> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 20:19:57 +0000 MORSL 2454 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/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/darcy-wang <h3 style="text-align:center">One Tree, One World</h3> <p style="text-align:center"><img height="716" width="500" class="file-extra-large no-float" src="/morsl/files/morsl/styles/wysiwyg_extra_large/public/darcy-image-wood_2.jpg?itok=38GZIgL3" alt="" /></p> Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:31:18 +0000 Darcy Wang 2239 at /morsl /morsl/article/earth-day-2021-how-faith-communities-are-driving-environmental-change <p>Whether you identify with a particular faith or not, almost everyone can agree that there is something spiritual about our connection with the earth. But it is also a complicated relationship, as we are not quite like the other creatures that inhabit this planet. Our behaviours have a huge impact, and our world-view shapes our attitudes and actions in immeasurable ways.</p> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:40:21 +0000 MORSL 2391 at /morsl