Religious narratives help frame our understanding of culture and nature
How do we understand the dandelion? Is there a difference in how we relate to nature depending on culture and religion? Can pop culture influence our understanding of other religions? Is activism the same as religious belief? Associate Professor of the Study of Religion, Laura Feldt, explains how religion can be considered a cultural phenomenon and how it can impact our biodiversity
There is a lot of research on the influence of religions on human behaviour in terms of sustainability. In March 2023, SDU had the pleasure of a visit from American researcher Bron Taylor, who has conducted a major study comparing previous research on a global scale and concludes that the major traditional religions are actually more conservatively inclined on a global level.
- Bron Taylor’s research shows that traditional religions tend to be linked to conservative values, including opposition to abortion, feminism and gay rights. And being anti-liberal is usually also linked to being against biodiversity protection, says Laura Feldt.
She argues that on a global scale, it can be said, somewhat simplistically, that traditional religions are generally not good for the environment.
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