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Study: Evangelicals Trail Other Faiths on Global Warming
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nsymmonds
(RNS) While a majority of white evangelicals believe there is solid evidence that the earth is warming, only one in three says human activity is the cause, according to a recent survey. As the world celebrates Earth Day, a survey conducted by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life shows significant disagreement among U.S.…
Dalai Lama: China Riot Ruling Political
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nsymmonds
NARITA, Japan – The Dalai Lama on Wednesday criticized lengthy prison terms given a day earlier by China to three people for arson attacks during rioting last year in the Tibetan capital, calling the rulings politically motivated. The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader said the court decision reflected the Chinese Communist Party’s control of people “without…
Africa’s ‘Mormon Superstar’ Is First Black African LDS General Authority
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akornfeld
Joseph Sitati grew up as a Quaker in Nairobi, Kenya, but felt no great affection for the faith. Its sermons were too political, he felt, leaving him thirsty for spiritual satisfaction. When Sitati attended his first Mormon service in 1985, something new stirred in his soul. “There was a very good spirit there,” Sitati said.…
Catholic Coalition Unveils Environmental ‘Covenant’
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akornfeld
On the eve of Earth Day, a coalition of Catholic groups launched a broad initiative Tuesday (April 21) to encourage Catholic churches, institutions and families to combat climate change and advocate for the poor in the debate over the environment. The Catholic Climate Covenant asks the nation’s 65 million Catholics to connect their religious values…
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