From tinsel to turkey, shoppers dream of a “guilt-free” Christmas
London, UKThomson Reuters Foundation Menstrual cups or wormeries may not top everyone’s Christmas wish lists but with the rising tide of anti-consumerism, ethical businesses are hoping to boost sales this year. Nearly two-thirds of consumers globally prefer to buy from companies that reflect their personal values, according to research firm Accenture. Christmas shoppers pass a […]
A SUSTAINABLE LIFE: IS THERE ANY POINT IN RECYCLING?
In an article first published on The Conversation, KATY WHEELER, of the UK’s University of Essex, looks at whether recycled is worth the effort…
Israeli Christians protest artwork depicting Ronald McDonald as ‘McJesus’
RNS A work titled “McJesus,” depicting a crucified Ronald McDonald, at an art museum in Haifa has brought angry calls from local Christians to remove it – a result the artist said he approves. Last Friday, hundreds of Arab Christians demonstrated in front of the Haifa Museum of the Arts, demanding that it remove the […]
Pope urges people to avoid being corroded by the “banality of consumerism” in New Year’s address
Pope Francis has urged people to set aside a moment of silence each day “to be with God” and keep from being “corroded” by the “banality of consumerism”. In a New Year’s Day homily delivered at the Vatican, the leader of the world’s Roman Catholics took the silence of Mary, the mother of Jesus, as his […]
SIGHT-SEEING: HOW OUR CULTURE BREEDS ADDICTION
NILS VON KALM writes about the pervasive issue of addiction, why it will never lead to happiness and how following Jesus can make all the difference…
SIGHT-SEEING: #OPTOUTSIDE – CREATION VS CONSUMERISM
BRIAN NIXON, in an article published on ASSIST News Service, says it’s time for Christians to consider a change of mindset – from consumerism back to a celebration of the wonder and diversity of God’s creation…