TY - JOUR
T1 - Emphasizing Fish, Fisher and the Sea for the Mission of Christian Church in the Context of the Marine Ecological Crisis
T2 - A Response to the Ten Commandments of Food
AU - Maggang, Elia
PY - 2021/1/18
Y1 - 2021/1/18
N2 - This article offers a theological response to the Ten Commandments of Food (TCF) in the context of the marine ecological crisis. The TCF is a unique and effective campaign for food security which advocates for sustainable living through the mission of Christian churches. As the campaign includes farmers, it reframes food security and sustainability as a part of ecclesial life. However, the neglect of fish, fisher, and sea in the TCF has negative consequences for marine ecosystem. This exclusion endangers the sustainability of marine life and all those who depend on the sea for livelihood and sustenance. Therefore, this article suggests that it is essential to include fish, fisher, and sea in the TCF – noting that they have a crucial place in Christianity as depicted particularly in the ministry of Jesus and his disciples. This will make the TCF a more comprehensive campaign with positive contributions for marine life.
AB - This article offers a theological response to the Ten Commandments of Food (TCF) in the context of the marine ecological crisis. The TCF is a unique and effective campaign for food security which advocates for sustainable living through the mission of Christian churches. As the campaign includes farmers, it reframes food security and sustainability as a part of ecclesial life. However, the neglect of fish, fisher, and sea in the TCF has negative consequences for marine ecosystem. This exclusion endangers the sustainability of marine life and all those who depend on the sea for livelihood and sustenance. Therefore, this article suggests that it is essential to include fish, fisher, and sea in the TCF – noting that they have a crucial place in Christianity as depicted particularly in the ministry of Jesus and his disciples. This will make the TCF a more comprehensive campaign with positive contributions for marine life.
KW - Ten Commandments of Food
KW - fish
KW - fisher
KW - sea
KW - church mission
KW - marine ecological crisis
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85101101824
U2 - doi:10.1163/15733831-12341766
DO - doi:10.1163/15733831-12341766
M3 - Article
SN - 0168-9789
VL - 39
SP - 5
EP - 26
JO - Mission Studies
JF - Mission Studies
IS - 1
M1 - 1
ER -