Internet theorists are turning to the work of theologian Teilhard de Chardin for ideas about how the Web might relate to an emergent global consciousness.

An excerpt from "The Phenomenon of Man," the English translation of Teilhard de Chardin's book "Le Phénomène Humain."

Short essay written by Teilhard de Chardin in 1934, while he was in China. Examines the relation between Christianity and other religions.

Membership organization dedicated to the future of the earth and of the human community. Biography of Teilhard de Chardin (in PDF), timeline, bibliography, membership information, newsletter (in PDF), list of monographs they have published.

Encourages interdisciplinary study of the work of Teilhard de Chardin, in the light of contemporary science. Summaries of past presentations, quotes from Teilhard's works, essays on aspects of Teilhard's thought. Site in French, English, and Italian.

The French Jesuit and scientist thought that serious Christians are torn between things of God and things of the world. His solution related human life to divine creation. [Theology Today]

An article by Philip J. Cunningham on the French Jesuit's philosophical and theological interpretation of evolution. [Computer-Mediated Communication Magazine]

An overview of the provocative ideas of the French Jesuit and paleontologist. Chapter from Charles P. Henderson's book "God and Science."

Certainly Teilhard de Chardin tried to integrate science and religion. But Richard Lischer muses about the political ramifications of Teilhard's thought. [The Christian Century]

At the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris. Bibliography and an illustrated biographical timeline for the geologist priest. Information on the Foundation, which is the sole owner of the copyrights on Teilhard's works. Site in French and English.

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's unusual philosophy of evolution is inspirational to theoreticians of cyberspace. [Wired]