Since its beginning in the late 15th century, the Sikh faith has been built on the message of the "oneness of...
Faith and the Environment
Drawing on their sacred writings and texts, all major religions teach about responsibility for the care of Creation. Much of the content on this page is gathered from trusted online sources, including websites recognized as an authority on a particular faith tradition, and from conversations with and contributions from our Advisory Council members.
A Buddhist Understanding of Nature
Buddhists believe that all life is interrelated and interdependent. Nature, or our natural environment, is alive and...
Nature and the Buddhist Path to Enlightenment
Nature as wilderness is important to Buddhists because it provides a place where rapid progress in Buddhist practice,...
The Bahá’í View of the Environment
Nature as a Divine Trust For over 20 years, the Bahá’ís of the United States have worked with others to advance...
Islam and the Environment
Khalifa – trusteeship Muslims believe that Allah created humans to take care of His creation. In other words, nature...
Judaism and the Environment
Many passages in the Torah adjure us to open our eyes and act responsibly and with compassion toward the world around...