A Climate of Desire/Eduardo Sasso

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Description You're likely wondering how on earth can sex, Christianity, and climate change ever be related? But wonder no longer because that's why this book exists. Written for skeptics and believers alike, A Climate of Desire: Reconsidering Sex, Christianity, and How We Respond to Climate Change is an unconventional blend of the provocative ecological wisdom of the Bible with contemporary insights from sustainability experts and practitioners. As we enter what many affirm is a new period of global warming, these pages will both challenge and inspire you to follow a forgotten path that's filled with hope for the decades to come. "This must be the first book that dares to weave together sex, Christianity, and climate change. But Sasso, a 'recovering engineer', shows how closely related they actually are. Provocative, readable, and sustained by robust reflection, it is hard to imagine how this book will not widen and deepen our vision for this world's future." Jeremy Begbie, Distinguished Professor, Duke University "The moral call for climate action requires all of us to find a way of contributing. Weaving together compelling stories, science, biblical studies, and philosophy, Sasso eloquently lights sparks and connects dots that will help new people find their place in this global movement." Christine Boyle, Founder, Fossil Free Faith "Wow. I've read a lot of books but none that combined the three things that have driven my life. I'm one of those Quakers who sees the essence of life as bigger than the Bible, a scientist who has been invited to help with resource management and climate change issues in about 30 countries on 5 continents and a University professor who is witnessing more faith in younger generations than those of us who helped create current challenges to life on this planet. This mind-expanding book combines all three, sometimes unnervingly but definitely in a worth-reading way." Fred Bunnell, Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia "