Article ID: CBB336752522

Sensing ‘Subtle Spirituality’ among Environmentalists: A Swiss Study (2021)

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This article examines the emergence, in the Swiss context, of a new category of ecologically oriented ‘spiritual’ activists. The authors look at empirical studies conducted internationally on the link between religion and environmentalism and argue that ‘spiritually oriented activists’ are rarely investigated in quantitative studies. The authors then examine the findings of a case study of local milieus in two Swiss cities and nationwide data collected as part of the Swiss Household Panel (SHP). They close the gap between results coming from case studies, on the one hand, and representative studies, on the other, by introducing the variable of spirituality into quantitative research. The results suggest that an ecological milieu is emerging comprised of people who are located politically on the left, do not self-identify as religious, but nonetheless practice meditation and have holistic feelings. The forms of spirituality practiced by these ecologists are ‘subtle’ in the sense of being adaptable, located in the background, and supportive of sustainability.

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Authors & Contributors
Grandjean, Alexandre
Kimura, Aya Hirata
Earle, Jonathon L.
Modern, John Lardas
Louveau, Frédérique
Gervais, Mathieu
Concepts
Environmental sciences
Ecology
Science and religion
Political activists and activism
Science and politics
Spirituality
Time Periods
21st century
20th century, late
20th century
19th century
20th century, early
18th century
Places
United States
France
Uganda
Indonesia
Switzerland
Spain
Institutions
Jesuits (Society of Jesus)
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