This provocative question elicited more than 180 comments in a discussion within the Sustainability Professionals LinkedIn group. What do you expect when the topic turns to religion? Here is a sampling of opinions:
Mark Bevan: Maybe it is, but what's certain is that the way forward for sustainability is to get the major religions interested. All major religions teach their followers about fair living, helping the poor and praising God (or gods) for the wonderful planet He (they) have given us. Sustainability needs to be sold to religions for what it is - looking after the planet that (if you are a believer) God gave us. They may not agree totally with the methods - those would be up for discussion (population control could be a sticky one) - but the basic ethos is the same.