The greening of Cuba? A case study in religion and permaculture in Santiago
Using the analysis of ethnographic fieldwork conducted in Santiago, this article explores the relationships between religion, ecology, and permaculture in contemporary Cuba. I focus on qualitative interviews with permaculture activists who are affiliated with the Eastern Baptist Convention. These ac...
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| Medienart: | Elektronisch Aufsatz |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
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[2020]
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Journal of contemporary religion
Jahr: 2020, Band: 35, Heft: 2, Seiten: 323-339 |
| normierte Schlagwort(-folgen): | B
Kuba
/ Umweltschützer
/ Baptisten
/ Religiosität
/ Umweltethik
/ Permakultur
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| RelBib Classification: | AD Religionssoziologie; Religionspolitik AG Religiöses Leben; materielle Religion CH Christentum und Gesellschaft KBR Lateinamerika |
| weitere Schlagwörter: | B
Cuba
B Sustainability B Religion B Ecology B Permaculture B Ecumenical |
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| Zusammenfassung: | Using the analysis of ethnographic fieldwork conducted in Santiago, this article explores the relationships between religion, ecology, and permaculture in contemporary Cuba. I focus on qualitative interviews with permaculture activists who are affiliated with the Eastern Baptist Convention. These activists are working with an ecumenical center in Santiago that promotes the creation of sustainable local communities through programs dedicated to social service. This article argues that these individuals have embraced a theocentric ecological ethic that combines social and environmental justice. The cultural value of solidaridad (social solidarity), which has long been part of Cuba’s revolutionary history, is shaping the development of this ecological ethic. The value of solidaridad has helped activists establish relational bonds of mutual aid support, particularly in the aftermath of Cuba’s post-Soviet economic crisis. |
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| ISSN: | 1469-9419 |
| Enthält: | Enthalten in: Journal of contemporary religion
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/13537903.2020.1761634 |