Dreaming an Ecological Civilization

We find ourselves. hoping for, and wanting to work toward, a world of nurturing communities that are good for people, animals, and the earth. A world of beloved communities. How might religious and spiritual leaders help us realize this hope? What visions are needed? What forms of religious experience are needed? How did we get so off track in the first place? We will hear two different voices on this topic and how we can take different paths to arrive at the same destination: Love for our planet.

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Ecological Civilization and Holistic Human Development

The forum will bring together creative academics, non-profit leaders, governmental officials, and leading activists to explore new models of holistic human development in the transition toward ecological civilization.

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Creative Becoming: Process Philosophy & the Arts 2025

This six-session course explores visions of ecological civilization, drawing upon process-relational understandings of the cosmos, ecological movements, and central ideas and practices in diverse human communities and fields of thought. The purpose is to gather and build upon practical wisdom, seeking to dive deeply into crises and possibilities. Practical wisdom has power to transform the downward spiral of ecological destruction and to foster movements for protecting, healing, and regenerating our broken planet.

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Heroes Needed: Taming the Monster in Our Midst

Dive into the heart of the human psyche with this provocative reflection as it unravels the enigmatic layers of fear that drive our destructive behaviors. Here Kat Reeves explores how our evolutionary need for social connection transforms into a monstrous force, exacerbated by modern social dynamics and political polarization. Discover the shadowy depths of collective fear, its impact on our society and hopes to build an ecological civilization.

According to Kat, as we battle this unseen monster within, we must recognize the influence of the collective unconscious and the archetypal potentials that fuel our fears. From the divisive power of social media to the survival instincts of hoarding and mistrust, this essay delves into the psychological roots of our most pressing societal issues.

Are you ready to face the monster?

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Process Pop-Up: A Beautiful Community & Its Economic Adventure

If capitalism doesn’t work for people and the environment, what does work? Capital itself may not be the problem, but only in the way it is regulated. In this process pop-up a different approach to capital, following Herman Daly, John Cobb, and several related thinkers, is played out in the practical workings of an imaginary community. Is such a community feasible, and who would want to become a member? Kent Myers will explore these questions and present a new economic vision for ecological civilization.

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