Abstract:
The ecological crisis facing the whole world cannot be solved solely by technological solutions
only. The crisis reflects spiritual challenges as well as practical necessities. My contribution
argues for a harnessing of both contemplative 'seeing aright' and prophetic discernment in order
to involve spiritual awareness as part of a wholistic approach to problems. The contemplative
attitude would serve to awaken an awareness of our connectedness with the whole of life and the
prophetic stance would stimulate within us the ethical energy needed for us to take responsibility
for our actions. In a globalised and interconnected world these stances require underpinning by a
dialogical approach to religious awareness and truth. Such an approach will embrace
complementary insights in to the human condition and the sources for facing the crisis together.
