DISFIGUREMENT - ON ENVIRONMENTAL SIN

This article summarizes and extends the discussion on environmental sin and shows that this topic is fundamental for Christian theology. It also stresses that in this field Christian theology can enter into a fruitful dialogue with other disciplines, such as philosophy or psychology. The article clarifies the concept of sin and its connection with evil, guilt, and anxiety. Further, it discusses the basic categories of sin - pride, concupiscence, and sloth - and places them in an environmental context. And in the end, it suggests four theological fulcrums which can be helpful for dealing with sin and serve as an incentive for pro-environmental action.