Challenging false dichotomies. That is the case to the extent that social injustices abound in all nations, and to the extent that all humanity, rich and poor alike, and all life forms, both human and non-human, are gravely threatened by the deepening ecological crisis. Within the ecumenical community we affirm that the integrity of creation, peace, justice, and the equality of women are all interconnected. In particular, this faith does not exalt capitalism's works of environmental stewardship at the expense of challenging humanity's ubiquitous addictions to acquisition and pollution. No economic structure has thus far been free of that ubiquity.
Christian faith sees humanity as existing both in individuals and in collectives.
Christian faith requires that we be free enough from ideological rigidity that we can see, and act upon, the facts of our ecological condition as they unfold before us. What is clear is that the means and mechanisms of self-extinction already exist. Ecological destruction is the slow version, while the quick version is nuclear war and its military analogues, and the intermediate version is overpopulation and the gross maldistribution of resources. He is listed in the 3 rd edition of Who's Who In Religion. At present retired near Park Rapids, MN, he remains active within both ecological and ecumenical communities.