Thomas Berry (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Thomas Berry's lifespan
Thomas Berry's lifespan
1914-2009
Berry's preferred term over 'theologian'
Berry's preferred term over 'theologian'
Geologian
'Geologian' meaning
'Geologian' meaning
Studies humanity-earth relationship in universe context
Berry's meadow experience age
Berry's meadow experience age
11 years old
Berry's meadow revelation about nature
Berry's meadow revelation about nature
Living, sacred presence, not just scenery
Berry's 1988 book
Berry's 1988 book
The Dream of the Earth
Co-author of 'The Universe Story' (1992)
Co-author of 'The Universe Story' (1992)
Brian Swimme
Berry's 1999 book
Berry's 1999 book
The Great Work
Universe Story: humans' role
Universe Story: humans' role
Active participants, not centre of universe
Intrinsic value (Berry)
Intrinsic value (Berry)
Nature valuable in itself, not just for human use
Berry's term for what all life shares
Berry's term for what all life shares
Sacred matter
The Great Work (definition)
The Great Work (definition)
Transition from Industrial Age to Ecological Age
The Great Work: optional or essential?
The Great Work: optional or essential?
Essential for human survival
Social & ecological justice relationship
Social & ecological justice relationship
Inseparable
New Story purpose
New Story purpose
Narrative to inspire humanity to respect earth