Pantheism and the Environment - Closely Interrelated

Pantheism is an age old belief which admires andnature, they are only logical in showing their concern
worships the universe and its elements and considersfor the sustainability of the environment. This possibly
nature and environment to be sacred and pristine.explains the disliking of the pantheists for people who
Divinity, to pantheists, holds a unique meaning and theyare negligent and do not care for nature in any way.
strongly refuse to believe in the existence of any formMost of the environment issues are handled by new
of supernatural deity, entity or authority. It is theage scientific pantheism, so that a paradise is created
universe alone which seems to hold the supremewhere all natural things stay together in a perfectly
position and beyond that there is nothing. To pantheists,balanced unison. Pantheism offers full support to those
nature itself is an expression of divinity. It is a uniquewho are fond of nature and make all kinds of efforts
religion where people who worship nature and obtain ato maintain the ecological balance.
spiritual satisfaction from being in harmony with it, findEnvironmental principles and beliefs along with an
them connected to a supreme power which is theoriginal concern for it instigate the pantheists to extend
highly charged universe itself.their love and care to all kinds of animals and make
Pantheism is not a traditional form of religion. Scientificevery effort to conserve nature in its best form. They
pantheism does not uphold or practice praying topool in their best efforts to ensure sustainability for all
deities or entities. Rather, it feels that divinity can be feltthe diversities that are found in nature and offer people
if one shares a bond of harmony with nature. Itgenuine ways to connect with the ultimate spiritual
vehemently rejects the concept of traditionalpower - the Universe.
spiritualism in every way.The conservation of the environment, they feel, can
Pantheism believes that the living mind and bodystart at a very basic level. Pantheists believe that all
constitutes of the same matter and same energy thatspecies of life should be preserved with due respect
the universe is made up of. We are created from theand protected from extinction. Natural habitats are the
core of the universe, nurtured by Mother Nature and itmost desirable abodes for all living creatures. That is
is only the universe which will absorb us when wewhy, those habitats that have been destroyed should
finish our journey of the earth. That is why, care forbe restructured. And last but not the least, they
the environment comes very naturally to a pantheist.recommend an immediate stop to all kinds of pollution.
Since nature is considered to be the manifestation ofSustainability in the ecosystem and a better balance in
divinity, pantheists respect and treat environment as anature and everything natural is the main focus of
sacred shrine which is lovable and awe-inspiring at theenvironmental pantheism.
same time.Pantheism has been embraced by many noted
With the growing need of a green blanket for thepersonalities who feel connected to the powerful vibes
environment and pantheists being great admirers ofof the universe in everything that they do.