Thomas Berry (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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In which years did Thomas Berry live?
In which years did Thomas Berry live?
1914-2009
At what age did Berry have his defining meadow experience?
At what age did Berry have his defining meadow experience?
11
What did Berry realise about nature during his childhood meadow experience?
What did Berry realise about nature during his childhood meadow experience?
It was a living, sacred presence
When did Berry join the Catholic Passionist order?
When did Berry join the Catholic Passionist order?
1934
What term did Berry prefer instead of 'theologian'?
What term did Berry prefer instead of 'theologian'?
Geologian
In which field did Berry earn his PhD in 1950?
In which field did Berry earn his PhD in 1950?
European intellectual history
Which Eastern religions did Berry encounter during his Asian studies?
Which Eastern religions did Berry encounter during his Asian studies?
Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism
Which book did Berry publish in 1988?
Which book did Berry publish in 1988?
The Dream of the Earth
According to the Universe Story, what role do humans have?
According to the Universe Story, what role do humans have?
Active participants in web of life
What did Berry say all life forms share in?
What did Berry say all life forms share in?
Sacred matter
The Great Work involves transitioning from which age to which?
The Great Work involves transitioning from which age to which?
Industrial Age to Ecological Age
What did Berry criticise as alienating humans from nature?
What did Berry criticise as alienating humans from nature?
Consumerism, capitalism, industrialisation
How did Berry view social justice and ecological justice?
How did Berry view social justice and ecological justice?
As inseparable
What sources of wisdom did Berry say the New Story should rediscover?
What sources of wisdom did Berry say the New Story should rediscover?
Ancient myths & indigenous traditions