- Part of the difficulty in mainstreaming religious faith into conservation thinking and practice comes down to outdated narratives.
- The negative impact of Christianity on the environment has in particular been well-circulated for over a half-century, but this doesn’t fully reflect current realities in nations like Kenya.
- “As the diversity of Christian expression in Kenya demonstrates, the fai...
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Steelman: The article presents a nuanced discussion of the complex relationship between Christianity and conservation efforts in Kenya, focusing on the Maasai community. Rowe argues that while evangelicals' emphasis on stewardship could be leveraged for conservation, their advocacy for enclosing forests may lead to conflicts over land ownership.
Root Cause: The historical links between Christianity, conservation, and agriculture in Kenya have shaped c...