Essays

[Editorial]Bridging Tradition and Modernity in the Asian Context

In this issue, we are privileged to present a diverse collection of scholarly articles that delve into significant intersections between religion, eco...

[EDITORIAL]An Eclectic Research Agenda for Asia

As this issue marks the beginning of the next term for the Journal’s Editorial Board, we wish to acknowledge the significant contributions of our memb...

[EDITORIAL]Transcending Boundaries: A Global Academic Discourse on Culture, Faith, and Ethics

[Editor's Column]Religions and the Digital Future

On Why Religion Has an Essential Role in Addressing Environmental Concerns

Environmental disasters have been a natural part of the Earth's processes, but the current environmental crisis is distinctively a result of the Anthr...

Religion, Education, and Ecology in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic in India

The foundation of Indian culture, which embraces all religions, is spirituality. The basic faith of India is Sanatan, which means that is eternal cann...

Blessed be the Vulnerable: An Environmental Spirituality Arising out of the Pandemic

A pandemic, named COVID-19, took an unprepared world by surprise. In response. we went into lockdown. Were we going into a quiet space or a confined s...

Ecological Disaster and the Role of the Church in Indonesia

Climate change is a global present-day disaster that all countries in the world must work together in their respective contexts to resolve. Without co...

Environmentalism for the Post-Pandemic World: Lessons from Jainism and Jain Monks

Jainism teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to conduct lives of harmlessness and renunciation. The essence of Jainism is concern for the w...

Need for an Environmental Spirituality Going Forward

Scientific surveys and empirical experience confirm that religion continues to play a prominent role in the life of people around the world, which mak...

Empathy - The Key to Handle Digital Communication Post-Pandemic

With over 4,480 million social media users as of 2021, these digital platforms have become the most popular means to share everyday stories such as fa...

Religious Engagement in the Covid-19 Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has presented a particularly urgent need for religions to take an active role in addressing the crisis. Although the pandemic is...