Brian Griffith

Brian Griffith is an independent historian who's interested in culture wars and cultural creativity. So far he's written five books. "The Gardens of Their Dreams: Desertification and Culture in World History" examines how environmental degradation has affected society across the Old World from ancient times forward. "Correcting Jesus: 2000 Years of Changing the Story" and "Different Visions of Love: Partnership and Dominator Cultures in Christian History" reflect on the culture wars that have raged within Christianity from the religion's beginning down to the present. "A Galaxy of Immortal Women: The Yin Side of Chinese Civilization" explores the alternative traditions and religions of Chinese women, which offer the world a powerful vision for partnership, health, and spirituality. "War and Peace with the Beasts: A History of Our Relationships with Animals" examines our arbitrary hatreds or friendships with diverse animal species, our wars of extermination against animals we hate, and the potential for a future of mutual benefit. Griffith lives in a multicultural marriage in the multicultural hub of Toronto.