The Green Rule: Ecological Wisdom from Faith Traditions
Posted by Web Editor on April 15th, 2007
Faith & the Common Good is an initiative asking what values we believe should form our communities — small and large. Faith & the Common Good derived the Green Rule from the classic Golden Rule found in major faith traditions. Green Rule supporters paraphrase the Golden Rule by saying: “Do unto the Earth as you would have it do unto you.” A Green Rule Study Guide offers suggestions on how you can use the Green Rule to teach your school system and your faith community’s youth and adult members about the sacredness of creation in their own faith, while taking into consideration the similar beliefs of other traditions. A related workshop outline can be used for a one-time gathering or can extend over a weekend or series of weeks, in small or large groups of single-faith or multi-faith. Included also are inspiring eco-faith stories, websites and other related resource materials. For more information, visit www.faith-commongood.net.