Globalization and consumerism affect every area of ​​our lives. It's not just about shopping. These powerful forces also shape our personal lives, influence how we treat each other, how we view the world – and above all, they have a devastating impact on the lives of poor people and the health of the planet. Every Christian of every generation in history has had to clarify what the concept of "service" and following Christ entails in their culture. Ruth Valeriová reflects on these questions in a thoroughly elaborated book, which is not only a simple description of the situation around us, but above all a guide to how we should undertake our Christian mission. The book presents reflections on ecological issues in connection with Christian ethics. About the author: RUTH VALERI – British writer, academic theologian, environmentalist, activist, mother and vegetable farmer who also runs a pig farm and a fair trade jewelry store, considers faith as the essence of her life and strives for social justice, equality between people and purity environment. He works for the Christian charity A Rocha UK (he lives in Chichester, UK) which aims to protect and restore the natural environment. He does not regard the protection of the whole of God's land as a voluntary attachment to the Christian life, but as its main content. She studied at Cambridge University and the London School of Theology, has a doctorate from Kings College, and is most attracted to the teachings of Thomas Aquinas. He often writes about justice, the environment and lifestyle.