“Devotion“, by Joost Van Beek is licenced under CC BY-SA 2.0
Thank you for visiting my blog.
I’m perpetual student of Religious Education and Philosophy. I like to explore the intersection of faith, culture, politics, and the environment.
My educational background is in Theology, Philosophy, Art History, Social Sciences, and even Astrology (I have an Open University habit). I also hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainability Leadership and a Certificate in Environmental Management from IEMA. This blog is my personal space for collecting my thoughts into one place.
I also love religious art and how it moulds and reflects belief across time and cultures, whether through stained glass storytelling, sacred artefacts or relics, Greek and Russian Orthodox icons, or allusion in modern music and film; each piece tells it’s own story of reverence, struggle, and transformation.
Alongside my exploration of art, religion, and philosophy, I enjoy looking at the connection between faith and sustainability and how various traditions engage with environmental ethics, climate justice, and our obligations to the planet. How we view creation, stewardship, and the sacredness of nature informs both public policy and our individual actions.
I don’t advocate for any particular worldview or ideology, and I try hard to ensure that what I write is balanced, neutral and factual. I may not always get that part right, but feel free to correct me in the comments!
I hope you find something of interest and thanks for looking. I’d love to hear your thoughts.