This is a facinating book explores the global emergence and growing influence of what Taylor calls dark green religon. By this he means religions that consider nature sacred and all life worthy of reverent care. The examples are remarkably diverse (including discussions of surfers, scientists, and film makers) and the stories often moving. I never expected a scholarly book to be a great read. In sum, if you loved Avatar, you'd love this book. Taylor even has a section on Avatar at his website, which is www.brontaylor.com, which he understands as another example of dark green religion. 

Review: Dark Green Religion: Nature Spirituality and the Planetary Future

I will have to read this comprehensive and scholarly book again. It has caused me to contemplate some complex paradoxes regarding certain sports I love and their affect on the environment. The ... Read full review

Review: Dark Green Religion: Nature Spirituality and the Planetary Future

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Review: Dark Green Religion: Nature Spirituality and the Planetary Future

Here's a rarity — an academic book that is also a page-turner, at least for me. I couldn't put it down. This is a broad survey of an emergent global phenomenon which might be called earth worship or ...

Review: Dark Green Religion: Nature Spirituality and the Planetary Future

Am not so sure that he makes a convincing case for biophilia as religion and most definitely he does not justify the "darkness" in his nomenclature but his historical survey of the development of ... Read full review

Review: Dark Green Religion: Nature Spirituality and the Planetary Future

Well, I'm biased, of course, but don't take my word for it being worth the read, see the supplemental materials, including all the published reviews (including about my other books), at my website: brontaylor.com Read full review