environment
Black clergy seek to bridge ‘green’ gap
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Cremation is popular. But is it green?
Congregations turn to compost for lessons on life, death and the environment
Religious groups rally around U.N. climate talks in Warsaw
Ellen Davis unearths an agrarian view of the Bible
New book recounts church gardening as peacemaking ministry
Christian left sees optimism in Obama’s second term
What Hanukkah can teach us about preserving sacred space
NEW YORK (RNS) The Hanukkah story of the oil in the Temple -- a measure enough for one day that lasted for eight -- speaks to the intentions and motivations that must underlie our efforts at conservation and our work to slow climate change. The theme of Hanukkah is the rededication of sacred space. By Rabbi Julie Schonfeld.
‘Earth Sabbath’ helps activists tend spiritual side of environmentalism
RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) While many religious congregations have sought ways to reduce energy consumption, few have paid attention to the spiritual dimensions of this work. Several North Carolina churches are finding a remedy through a service they call the Earth Sabbath. By Yonat Shimron.
Parents seek veto on sexuality teaching in Ontario schools
TORONTO (RNS) A group of conservative Christian and Muslim parents in Ontario want schools to notify them before their children are taught about sexuality, birth control, "environmental worship" and occult practices. By Ron Csillag.
