Denominational subcultures of environmentalism

Author(s): Futreal, M., Woodrum, E., Hoban, T.

Journal/Book: Rev Relig Res. 1997; 38: 108 Marist Hall, Catholic Univ America, Washington, DC 20064. Religious Research Assoc Inc. 325-343.

Abstract: Utilizing a national sample, six denominational subcultures are examined for average member adherence to dominion belief net of demographic variables. III a test of Lynn White style expectations, denominational subcultures with higher average levels of dominion belief are hypothesized to have lower average levels of environmental concern and behavior; likewise, subcultures with lower average levels of dominion belief are hypothesized to have higher levels of environmental concern and behavior. In no cases are the hypotheses supported; this indicates that denominational differences in dominion belief do not translate into differences in denominational environmentalism. Two additional findings are also discussed: 1) independent of dominion belief Black Protestant denominations have lower average levels of environmentalism than other subcultures; and 2) religious salience is found to have a positive effect on environmental concern and behavior when dominion belief is statistically controlled. Implications of this research for the study of religion and environmentalism are discussed.

Note: Article WoLkomir M, N Carolina State Univ, Raleigh,NC 27695 USA

Keyword(s): RELIGION

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