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Rachel replied to Rachel's discussion 'Zombie Consumerism'

Glad you both enjoyed this article, and I hope your son likes it too!

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Bill replied to Rachel's discussion 'Zombie Consumerism'

Love it. I just sent it to my zombie-aficionado son.

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Rachel commented on J Fowler (of Wisely Woven)'s video 'Urban Church Community Garden Feeds Hungry'

This is wonderful! I hope this kind of "loving my neighbor" activity continues to rise and remain!

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J Fowler (of Wisely Woven) replied to Rachel's discussion 'Zombie Consumerism'

I'm sorry to hear your church youth leader played such a defiling movie. Zombie Consumerism is the perfect term for what happens on Black Friday -throngs of us rushing to stores salivating over sales- mindlessly caught in a cultural ritual that b...

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Urban Church Community Garden Feeds Hungry

A profile of a community garden at West Highland Baptist church, that's growing fresh vegetables and giving them away to those less fortunate. West Highland Baptist Church http://www.westhighland.org Good Shepherd Centre http://www.goodshepherdcen...

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Zombie Consumerism

I don't like horror flicks and I never have (especially after our church youth leader showed Silence of the Lambs during a pizza/movie night when I was 11, I didn't sleep for the next few years). I don't know much about zombies, nor do I understan...

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Rachel commented on J Fowler (of Wisely Woven)'s group 'Bookworms (Reading Circle)'

Attention my fellow book-aholics!!! I've been on the prowl for a good, consumer-conscious amazon.com alternative and I learned of this resource which has top-notch reviews from many folks: http://www.betterworldbooks.com/ I really appreciate the...

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Bill replied to J Fowler (of Wisely Woven)'s discussion 'Is Global Warming Really About An International Shift In Wealth and Power?'

I don't disagree, although I confess to having trouble understanding the reasoning behind denying the existence of human-caused climate change. But be that as it may, to say that Al Gore is making it all up to get rich seems a little far out there...

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J Fowler (of Wisely Woven) replied to J Fowler (of Wisely Woven)'s discussion 'Is Global Warming Really About An International Shift In Wealth and Power?'

Mark, you brought up some great points. I agree we are to be stewards of the earth not dominators. I also agree that many of the "solutions" being drummed up by international forums and global committees are not going to solve the issues at hand. ...

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J Fowler (of Wisely Woven) replied to J Fowler (of Wisely Woven)'s discussion 'Is Global Warming Really About An International Shift In Wealth and Power?'

Good to hear from you Carl! I believe we are devastating the environment but I tend to agree with you that our solutions to our perceived and real problems are being leveraged by those in power to enact a more globalized political and economic str...

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J Fowler (of Wisely Woven) replied to J Fowler (of Wisely Woven)'s discussion 'Is Global Warming Really About An International Shift In Wealth and Power?'

Bill, interesting article. It's unfortunate that these issues have become so politically charged. On all sides of the issue there is strong feelings. Many people have different beliefs about how to solve these crisis and some deny the problems exi...

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Bill replied to J Fowler (of Wisely Woven)'s discussion 'Is Global Warming Really About An International Shift In Wealth and Power?'

Is the argument that Al Gore invented global warming to get rich, or that there is something untoward about Al Gore investing in businesses that will profit from efforts to fight climate change? Speaking of the NYT, here's Tom Friedman's column f...

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Carl Peet replied to J Fowler (of Wisely Woven)'s discussion 'Is Global Warming Really About An International Shift In Wealth and Power?'

Al Gore Set To Become First “Carbon Billionaire” Nov 3rd, 2009 | By Jay Dyer | China US Gore CO2 tax agenda front man lining his pockets on the back of global warming fearmongering PropagandaMatrix Paul Joseph Watson The New York Times has lif...

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J Fowler (of Wisely Woven) commented on Rachel's blog post 'Return to Blogland'

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Welcome Friends and Travelers!

Welcome to the Sustainable Traditions online community!

We are a network of Christians of all streams and backgrounds who are in pursuit of a more 'whole-life' Christian faith. JESUS called us to love GOD and love our neighbor as ourselves. It is out of this love that we seek to embody His Gospel through Biblically-informed sustainable living, intentional community, social justice and the cultivating of 'the age to come' in the hear and now.

We are all on a journey of faith. We encourage you to come: with your questions, with your gifts, with your open arms. Let's sit around this virtual table and share together, talk together, dream a little together, about what it means to pursue GOD's upside down kingdom in the context of a more holistic walk of faith.

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Zombie Consumerism 3 Replies

Tagged: zombies, consumerism

Started by Rachel in Consumerism. Last reply by Rachel 2 hours ago.

Is Global Warming Really About An International Shift In Wealth and Power? 23 Replies

Hey everyone, I read this article and would love your thoughts on this. Is global warming/climate change more about a global, political and economic power grab than solving any environmental crisis...

Tagged: environment, United_Nations, economics, globalization, climate_change

Started by J Fowler (of Wisely Woven) in Environment. Last reply by Bill 7 hours ago.

Retained Heat Cooking... it's Hot! 4 Replies

I just learned about a great old way of cooking called "retained heat cooking". All you need is a cast-iron dutch oven (or any good stock pot), a box or basket, a trivet and some thick blankets (wo...

Tagged: energy, cooking, food

Started by Rachel in Food. Last reply by Pam Nov 17.

On Heaven 2 Replies

I am reading N.T. Wright's "John for Everyone" and I am finally beginning to understand the gospel of John a whole lot better! He is very non-technical in these commentaries, making them extremely ...

Tagged: N.T.Wright, heaven, theology

Started by Jeremy in Theology. Last reply by Bill Nov 14.

Has anyone read this book? 2 Replies

Has anyone here read "Hidden Worldviews" by Wilkens and Sanford? If so, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it and whether or not you would recommend it. Thanks!

Tagged: books

Started by Rachel in Books. Last reply by J Fowler (of Wisely Woven) Nov 13.

Times Online: Give Up Meat To Save the Planet? 5 Replies

I think this is madness. What do you guys think? http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/envir will need to consider turning vegetarian if the world is to conquer climate change, according to a leadi...

Tagged: and, burps, farts, cow, climate

Started by J Fowler (of Wisely Woven) in Environment. Last reply by J Fowler (of Wisely Woven) Nov 11.

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Return to Blogland

Just wanted to let my fine friends here know that I've decided to re-enter Blogland. Feel free to stop on by and share your thoughts and opinions: http://brambletrails.blogspot.com/
Bill, mind if I follow your lead and end my posts with "Love Wins"? I really liked that and would love to carry on the message. Thanks everyone, I enjoy reading your blogs too!

peace

Posted by Rachel on November 18, 2009 at 3:48pm — 2 Comments

Temple and presence, Order from chaos

In ancient times a temple was the center of life, it was where your deity came down to earth to meet with you. The presence of a deity was at it's temple. Often in warfare the taking of another's temple was the “capture the flag” of the day. This is probably why the temples got looted and desecrated whenever an invading army rolled through. It was the ultimate national humiliation. It was a way of saying, “Our god is bigger than your god and we'll prove it”. Remember when the Philistines capture… Continue

Posted by Jeremy on November 18, 2009 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

An update of sorts.

If you looked at my page here you could easily come to the conclusion that I haven't been involved all that much. I think the last time I had any actual contact on the site was in June. This, however, doesn't mean that I haven't logged on, read through all the posts, contemplated, and dreamed with all of you. I've been here. Just a bit silent.

Some of my silence is due to my recent history. For the past 8 of the past 10 years I have worked in some form of Christian ministry. I've worked for cam… Continue

Posted by Stephen on November 16, 2009 at 11:38am — 5 Comments

Christmas

A little over two thousand years ago, an unwed teenage girl, in a barn a long way from her home, and in a country occupied by a foreign military superpower, gave birth to a son. Lacking anything else to put him in, she laid the baby to rest in an animal feed trough, where he was admired by a group of outcast children who worked as shepherds, and who had heard of his birth.

Having entered the world in the most humble circumstances possible, this boy would eventually give everything he and God ha… Continue

Posted by Bill on November 14, 2009 at 4:06pm — 5 Comments

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