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Alberta bishops raise ethical concerns about nuclear power.
The bishops' statement of “pastoral reflections” outlines some of their concerns based on the principles of Catholic teaching, among them the stewardship of creation and resources, as well as the protection of human life. Edmonton Journal, Canada. 18 June 2009.
Religious freedom vs. sanitation rules.
For two and a half years the Pennsylvania Environmental Protection Department, and local sewage authorities have engaged in a futile effort to persuade members of the ultraconservative Swartzentruber Amish sect to upgrade outhouses next to a schoolhouse so they comply with state sanitation codes. New York Times. 14 June 2009.
Apocalypse now.
The idea of apocalypses has been around as long as religion. But the notion that the world as we know it is about to end - this time with an environmental rather than a religious-inspired bang - lately has been making inroads in more mainstream and progressive-leaning circles, including some of the most respected thinkers about science and society. Toronto Globe and Mail, Ontario. 8 June 2009.
The eco evangelist.
While recovering from a brain haemorrhage, Craig Sorley had an epiphany – to spread the environmental word using the Bible. He took his green gospel to Kenya – now crop yields are up, the monkeys are back and even the Church is won over London Observer, England. 7 June 2009.
Called to combat global warming?
Most Christians believe they have a duty to care for God's creation. But does that include combating global warming? And if so, do politicians who are Christians have an additional moral and spiritual responsibility to address climate change? Wichita Eagle, Kansas. Opinion, 5 June 2009.
Church opposes entry of GMOs.
Bishop Vicente Navarra Sunday stressed that the Diocese of Bacolod is opposed to the entry into Negros Island of genetically engineered or modified organisms. He called on the Negros Occidental and Bacolod governments to enforce laws banning GMO products. Visayan Daily Star, Philippines. 1 June 2009.
Churches study oilsands impact.
Canadian church leaders are considering asking the federal government to conduct an independent review of how Alberta's oilsands are affecting people and the environment. Canadian Press. 31 May 2009.
Indian spiritual leaders go green.
Indian spiritual sects are using their wide reach to promote green causes, using the fact that preservation of natural elements is at the country’s spiritual core. Indo-Asian News Service. 30 May 2009.
Shareholders convince Chevron to track product carbon content.
A group of faith-based investors will back off a resolution it filed to get Chevron to track its products’ carbon contents after the oil company agreed to comply. Reuters. 29 May 2009.
Anglican church goes green.
St. Hilda’s Anglican Church has the auspicious honour of being the first accredited green church in the Diocese of New Westminster. Whistler Question, Canada. 15 May 2009.
Churches to probe impacts of Canadian oil sands.
A coalition of church leaders will fan out across northern Alberta next week for a fact-finding mission that will help formulate an official stance on the environmental impact of oil sands development. Reuters. 15 May 2009.
'Eco-kosher' Jews have an appetite for ethical eating.
Choosing organic and locally grown products helps them fulfill a religious obligation to protect the environment. Los Angeles Times, California. 8 May 2009.
Don't go near the (bottled) water.
Episcopal bishops from the West have defined a new secular commandment: Stay away from bottled water, and don't bring it into the church's upcoming General Convention. Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Washington. 5 May 2009.
Conservative Christians launch green awakening.
For years, some conservative Christians regarded environmentalists as little more than nature worshippers. But on April 24, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary hosted a conference honoring God's good Earth. McClatchy Newspapers. 4 May 2009.
Global warming strongly divides Christian clergy.
When the Rev. James Merritt wants to talk about the environment, he does what any good Baptist preacher would do. He picks up the Bible. Nashville Tennessean, Tennessee. 2 May 2009.
Thou shall not ... kill the planet.
The Christian Bible doesn't say anything about global warming, greenhouse gases or overpackaging. The newly published Green Bible, complete with essays and an index of environment-related references throughout the Old and New Testaments, can help. Canadian Press. 1 May 2009.
In Harvard Yard, a tree for the Dalai Lama.
The Dalai Lama said the tree is a reminder of the importance of environmental issues, warning that with dramatic climate change "we are finished," and that excess pollution causes harm to unborn babies. Boston Globe, Massachusetts. 1 May 2009.
And the Lord said, 'tis blessed to be green.
As people become more environmentally conscious, more religious groups are working to make their worship spaces sustainable. The efforts range from small country congregations using energy-efficient bulbs to megachurches complying with complex green-building codes. Associated Press. 1 May 2009.
Catholic coalition seeks action on climate.
Global climate change is a concern for everyone, but especially for the world's poorest people, according to a campaign launched this week by broad coalition of Catholic groups. Toledo Blade, Ohio. 25 April 2009.
Warming globally?: Religious leaders' views vary widely on this hot topic.
As Earth Day 2009 Wednesday refocuses attention on global warming, a new poll finds Americans deeply divided on the question of whether mankind's carbon emissions are the cause. Tulsa World, Oklahoma. 22 April 2009.
Faith-based climate initiative embraced.
A coalition of Catholic organizations, including the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, launched what they described as an unprecedented campaign to educate the faithful about the moral implications of climate change and of legislative proposals to remedy it. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin. 22 April 2009.
Catholics organize against climate change.
American Catholics should “live our faith confronting the impact of climate change,” especially its impact on the world’s poor, Bishop William S. Skylstad of Spokane said Tuesday when announcing the creation of the Catholic Climate Covenant, a coalition of Roman Catholic organizations that have pledged to work on the issue. New York Times. 22 April 2009.
Vatican turns to sun god.
The European solar energy sector is about to get a new player, and this one has God on its side. BusinessGreen.com. 22 April 2009.
Green Bible a new tool for Earth's believers.
Those looking for Biblical references to back up their eco-friendly outlooks have had to look far deeper into their readings. The newly published Green Bible, complete with essays and an index of environment-related references throughout the Old and New Testaments, can help. Toronto Star, Canada. 22 April 2009.
A new genesis: getting world religions to worship ecologically.
The world's religious traditions may speak of respect for and stewardship of nature, but the current ecological plight suggests the message may need some reinforcement. Miller-McCune. 21 April 2009.
The great (green) debate in churches.
The way the Rev. Rick Crook sees it, the Bible doesn't suggest Christians care for the earth. It orders them to. So why have Crook and other conservative evangelicals resisted the environmental movement? Because it has become so commercialized and politicized, Crook said. Jacksonville Times-Union, Florida. 19 April 2009.
Survey finds pastors split politically on global warming.
Christian ministers are sharply divided over global warming along conservative and moderate to liberal lines, with 75 percent of mainline pastors, saying global warming is real and caused by humans, according to a poll by LifeWay Research. Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Georgia. 19 April 2009.
Churches go green: Leaders cite both spiritual and financial motives.
Caring for the Earth and reducing energy expenses are two of the reasons some Kalamazoo area churches are focusing on going green, from eliminating the use of styrofoam coffee cups to installing energy-efficient features in construction projects. Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan. 19 April 2009.
Nourishing a link amid elements of mystery.
All religions have rituals around food involving what to eat, when and how, and the symbolism and historic events attached to various foods. If it was a challenge for the disciples to see Christ in a piece of bread, how much more difficult is it for us to make the connection between the eternal forces of nature and a bag of Cheetos? Albany Times Union, New York. Opinion, 18 April 2009.
Eco-Christians are wary of carbon sin.
A group of Christians staying vigilant over their carbon footprint for Lent is just one example of what the religious sect is doing to stay conscious of their eco-impact. MarketPlace. 10 April 2009.
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