Faith & Science Compatibility with Rev. Angela Zimmann

Reverend Angela Zimmann, originally from Toledo, Ohio and currently serving at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem, reflects on the intersection of faith, science, and environmental stewardship. Drawing on her seminary studies in science and theology, she emphasizes that science and religion need not be in conflict, but can work together to deepen understanding of creation and responsibility for the Earth.

She shares how her experiences in both urban ministry and rural parish life have shaped her view of sustainability as a shared learning process between communities—where both teaching and learning are essential. Angela also addresses common discouragement around environmentalism, suggesting that it should be seen not as an added burden but as an integrated part of everyday life that can bring people together.

Highlighting the urgency of global environmental challenges, including water scarcity and resource conflict, she calls for cooperation across faiths and worldviews. She stresses that regardless of religious or political differences, all people share a dependence on basic resources like air, water, food, and shelter. By focusing on these shared needs, she believes communities can find common ground, foster interfaith collaboration, and work toward a more sustainable future for present and future generations.

For more on science and faith, see: “How does Faith relate to Science and Ecology?“