Pagan Religions in Five Minutes - Suzanne Owen
11. How do Pagans View Nature and the Environment?
Pagan Religions in Five Minutes - Suzanne Owen
Chas S. Clifton [+]
Formerly of Colorado State University, Pueblo, he researches and writes on new religious movements and contemporary Paganism. He served as a contributing editor of Gnosis: Journal of Western Inner Traditions from 1986–2000, and as co-chair of the American Academy of Religion's Contemporary Pagan Studies Group from 2011–2016. His published work includes Her Hidden Children: The Rise of Wicca and Paganism in America and as co-editor with Graham Harvey, The Paganism Reader.
Description
Contemporary Paganism is often described as a “nature religion”, which emphasises a deep connection with the natural world, influenced by Romantic ideals. Pagans engage in environmental ethics, strive for harmony with the earth, and view nature as encompassing body, planetary and cosmic levels. This spiritual approach integrates environmental activism and personal expression through practices that align with natural cycles and the broader universe.