Coming back to earth
Book Description
In this thought-provoking exploration of faith in the modern world, theologian Lloyd Geering examines how traditional Christian doctrines must evolve to remain relevant in our secular age. He traces how ancient concepts like the Incarnation and Trinity, originally designed to express divine presence within humanity, gradually became distorted into proclamations of distant heavenly realms.
Geering argues that the decline of supernatural worldviews has opened space for a radically different understanding of reality. He presents a vision centered on a self-creating universe, an evolving human species, and an emerging global consciousness that transcends traditional religious boundaries. This shift, he suggests, poses a fundamental question about Christianity's future viability.
The author contends that religious traditions can only survive by embracing secular perspectives and addressing our planet's ecological challenges. He advocates for a humanist spirituality that moves beyond conventional religious frameworks while maintaining spiritual depth and meaning. Central to his vision is the Gaia concept, which he presents as a contemporary myth capable of providing both individual spiritual nourishment and ecological wisdom for our planetary home.
Geering's work challenges readers to reconsider the relationship between faith and secularism, suggesting that authentic spirituality must integrate with our scientific understanding of the world. His perspective offers a pathway for those seeking spiritual meaning within a rational, environmentally conscious worldview.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 221 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Gaia hypothesis
- ✓ Explore Kristendom
- ✓ Explore Secularism
- ✓ Explore Kristendom och kultur
- ✓ Explore Christianity and culture
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Sekularisering
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
