Zoroastrianism, the Baha'i Faith, and the Sikh Religion

Zoroastrianism

 

Explore the Faith for Earth Resource In this section you will read passages from Zoroastrian sacred scripture and learn how Zoroastrian beliefs and traditions encourage reverence for nature and mandate that it be protected and treated with respect. Open the Resource Download Open the Resource

 

Introduction: The Zoroastrian Faith Statement 

"In Zoroastrianism, Ahura Mazda is seen as the first cause of all things Good in the universe. The universe in turn is set in accord with the concept of Asha, an ordered Truth, governed by Righteousness. In the Gathas..." Read & Listen to More

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Baháí Faith

 

Explore the Faith for Earth Resource In this section you will learn about the Baha'i belief that all things are intimately interconnected and how this shapes their view of nature. Open the Resource Download Open the Resource

Introduction: The Baháí Faith Statement on Nature

"Nature in its essence is the embodiment of My Name, the Maker, the Creator. Its manifestations are diversified by varying causes, and in this diversity there are signs for men of discernment. Nature is..." Read More & Listen to Sebrina Somers

 

The Sikh Religion

 

Explore the Faith for Earth Resource

In this section you will read words from the Guru Granth Sahib, the central holy religious scripture of Sikhism, which express the relationship between Sikhism and the environment. You will also learn about a couple ecological movements within Sikhism.

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Introduction: The Sikh Faith Statement Nature  

"We are called to the vision of Guru Nanak, which is a World Society comprising God-conscious human beings who have realized God. To these spiritual beings the earth and the universe are sacred; all life is unity, and..." Read More & Listen to Manohar Singh Grewal

 

 

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Questions for Classroom & Community

 

• What does it mean to live an ethical life as a Zoroastrian? 
  
  
• What are examples of lifestyle choices and ways of interacting with the planet that reflect the Zoroastrian belief that all life is full of “the transcendental divine essence?” How would taking this perspective change the way you go about your daily life?
  
  
• How would your life be different if the earth was one country, and all people its citizens? What would such a broad sense of community and social responsibility look like? 
  
  
•  What are some ways you recognize “wholeness and interdependence” in your life? 

 

• Sikhism views the health of nature as parallel to our own health, and vice versa. With this understanding of health, how would you describe humanity’s current health? What are examples that showcase how our health is linked to the health of the natural world?  
  
  
• If you “recognize the Divine spark within oneself, see it in others, cherish it, nurture and fulfill it,” how does this change the way you relate to others and the earth? 

 

Additional Resources

Interested in learning more? Explore the additional resources below: 

• The Baha'i Faith Links to an external site., and the Sikh Religion Links to an external site. - Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology
  
• FEZNA Journal Issue on Stewardship of the Environment Download FEZNA Journal Issue on Stewardship of the Environment Publication of the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America 
• Conservation and Sustainable Development in the Baha’i Faith Links to an external site.  Baha’i International Community 
• Baha’i join global plan for “generational change” on climate change Links to an external site. Baha’i World News Service 
• Excerpts from the Baha’i International Community’s Seven Year Plan of Action on Climate Change Links to an external site. One Country 

 

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