Latest comments posted about Religion and the environment in China on ChinaDialogue en-gb http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/485-Religion-and-the-environment-in-China http://staging.chinadialogue.net/images/cdlogo.gif http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/485-Religion-and-the-environment-in-China If the motive for certain people's environmental protection doesn't stem from religion or from certain religious concepts, but has a better objective behind it, these people are actually putting themselves in the position of 'saviors of the world'. They must be able to go against current environmental laws, and steer on the reverse side of conventional environmental protection. The short term effects of such action towards environmental protection could be very good, but the long term outcome is more questionable. Maybe religious beliefs will become the eventual solution. Now we say the most feasible method is making the monks of the temple or the Taoist priests spread the principle of environmental protection to their numerous followers. However, is it only in this way that environmental protection ideals can be seen as part of humanity's world view? Nowadays people usually see themselves and the environment as two very separate entities, even in opposition to each other, never again will they be in awe of Mother Nature. People only consider themselves, and only if nature doesn't harm their own prospects will they be able to coexist in harmony with all of nature's creatures. This comment was translated by Anna Gaskell Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:23:07 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-7830 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-7830 I recently visited a mountain temple in the Zhejiang Province and was stunned at the number of aged and healthy trees. Your article was just the explanation I was looking for! Thank you. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:52:34 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-7153 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-7153 The relation between religion and environment is quite an stimulating topic. Christianity, Buddhism, Catholicism, Islam and all the others greatly affect people's behavior and their world view on the environment. To protect the earth not only needs the effort of government and NGOs but also the religious groups to lubricate the behaviour of differnt actors. ( chen jiazhi ) Wed, 04 Jul 2007 22:36:04 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-3955 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-3955 I am studying Religious course now, so I have great interested about how religions can provide us a better understanding about the protection of environment. Also, don't know how much population are concern about this issue. Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:48:16 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-2383 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-2383 I am a Chinese person dedicated to environmental protection in China. Through years of working on projects in different places, I have a strong feeling that in regions with religions such as Tantrism, Catholicism, Buddhism and Taoism, people are generally better behaved and more actively involved in efforts addressing public concerns. This is because they believe that public issues are closely related to their own interests. On the contrary, in places without strong religious beliefs, especially the large cities, the cold and self-centered inhabitants usually make simple tasks into complicated procedures, requiring investment of time, money and efforts with no secured results. What I want to say is not only about environmental protection, but also about other social problems. In order to find out effective solutions, we need to start from education and the way of thinking among different people. We need to let them do things in a benevolent way. Facing contradictions, we will have an easier job. Name: Zailushang ("On the way") Sun, 10 Dec 2006 06:24:47 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-726 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-726 For the time being, environmental issues are still intractable in China. In various aspects, local government still needs improvement. However, the condition still remains positive, the public realises that environment destruction could bring big dangers. In my opinion, everyone should be aware of this and should also take part in promoting environmental protection. Start from those next to you, encourage more people to join us to protect our environment! Mon, 27 Nov 2006 05:42:03 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-580 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-580 The govenment has tried to control pollution now . For example, we began to use many advanced facilities to generate renewable enegy, such as wind power, solar power, wind power, even hydro-enegy. Meanwhile , more and more people realize the importence of protecting environment . I think the situation will not be so bad in the future. Thu, 02 Nov 2006 02:30:34 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-390 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-390 It is a big surprise for me when I encounter this web site as I used google searching SUSTAIN DIALOG.I am a college student,and preparing the postgraduate entrance examination ,so it is high time to find a proper way to improve my English.I feel extremely exciting when I write these lettles.Some mistakes maybe,this is my true feeling.I will get onto this site as often as possible. Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:04:04 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-381 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-381 I am very excited to come across such an informative and high quality website devoted to Chinese environment issues. Keep up the good work! Sun, 29 Oct 2006 00:19:35 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-354 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-354 I was very moved when I read this article. How much consideration can China's government and industry give to the environment? The singular pursuit of development has already led the majority of people to forget about their own living space. Fortunately, China's central government has recognized the importance of sustainable development. Yet how difficult is it to transmit the idea of environmental conservation from the central government to local governments, from the upper ranks of society to the average citizen? It is by no means easy to regulate people's behavior by legal means! I am moved by the effort that environmental conservation and religious organizations, unknown to the general public, have invested in China's environment. You merit respect. Thu, 26 Oct 2006 13:51:22 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-345 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/485#comment-345