“It’s no longer just about looking at nature”

“On ecological issues, the words of Christians are considered a happy surprise: civil society welcomes us with open arms to participate in this fight. Moreover, we have moved to another scale and moved away from the time when people thought that ecology was: “Turn off the tap and sort your waste.” Today, for example, there is a real enthusiasm in the Church for divestment from fossil fuels, a movement which has been gaining momentum since COP21. However, it is a major gesture, with immediate impacts. Furthermore, I observe a growing interest in eco-spirituality. Many understand that it is no longer just about looking at nature, but about recreating a spiritual relationship with Creation. »

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