Money and Sustainability

The discussion that Jaime and Andrea (and Shepard) have about money touched on a number of issues I've been thinking about. Where can I find more of this kind of discussion? (And did you guys know the market was going to crash?) --Thriller Maven

It's kind of hard for any of us to say we saw it coming when Alan Greenspan claims to be completely shocked, but can you say "house of cards"? ;)

Seriously, though, there are several very important conversations going on right now about money, the economy, the world, and sustainability. One good starting place is Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future by Bill McKibbon.

For a richer understanding of the ideas, check out Radical Abundance: A Theology of Sustainability, a conference hosted by Trinity Institute in New York in January 2009 that brings together some noted theological and economic leaders to discuss the topic in depth. Many churches of all denominations across the country (and the world) will be taking part as local partners.