Creation Spirituality

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Creation Spirituality is a profound and inclusive approach to understanding the divine and our interconnectedness with the cosmos. Let me share some insights about it:
Definition:

Creation Spirituality asserts that divinity permeates all things, and every aspect of existence bears the imprint of the divine. However, the totality of existence cannot fully encapsulate the mystery of the divine.

Renegade priest and environmental activist Matthew Fox beautifully describes it: “If all of Creation had been whispering the story of its own spirituality for 13.5 billion years…we would call that story Creation Spirituality.”

Panentheism:
At the core of Creation Spirituality lies a theological concept called Panentheism. This term literally means “all in God.”

Unlike classical theism, which often portrays God as distant or separate from creation, Panentheism recognizes that divinity is both immanent (within all things) and transcendent (beyond all things).
It combines elements of theism (God as “up there”) and pantheism (all things as divine).
Historical Roots:

Although the term “Panentheism” was coined by the German philosopher Karl Christian Friedrich Krause in the 19th century, echoes of this concept can be found throughout various religious traditions.
Mystics like Meister Eckhart (13th century) emphasized apprehending God in all things, recognizing the divine presence even in the tiniest creatures.

Environmental Stewardship and Justice:
Creation Spirituality intersects with environmental stewardship and social justice.
If divinity permeates all aspects of our world—the rainforests, biosphere, rivers, and oceans—then neglecting Earth’s viability is akin to apostasy.

Our responsibility lies in revering life, participating in cosmic creativity, and advocating for justice and human transformation.

In summary, Creation Spirituality invites us to recognize the sacredness of all existence, celebrate our interconnectedness, and actively care for our planet and its inhabitants12345. 🌎🌿🌟

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Joy; Do you remember the time we hiked with Tom? He and I still go on such adventures and are doing so up along the North Country Trail. We would have appreciated your presence in the Manistee National Forest 🌳 these next few days. Maybe next month when/if you came back to winter,water, wonderland; your second home!