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A Humanist and a Theologian Reimagine Nature

Professors Jedidiah Purdy and Norman Wirzba begin an ecological conversation they believe we all should have

By Andrew Park
Duke Magazine
March 11, 2016

Call for Papers: Special Section of Oryx Journal

March 10, 2016

Sustainability Central to International Women's Day

March 10, 2016
Environment News Service

NEW YORK, New York, March 9, 2016 (ENS) – International Women’s Day is officially celebrated every year on March 8, but this year, so much is happening that the day has expanded to a week-long series of events throughout the world.

The 2016 theme for International Women’s Day is “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for...

India: Asian Buddhist and Christian clergy talk ecology and faith

March 10, 2016
Vatican Radio

An interreligious workshop in the eastern Indian state of Bihar focused on ways religions can work together to create a healthy and peaceful planet.

The Jesuit Conference of Asia-Pacific Region organized the three-day workshop on Buddhist-Christian dialogue, which concluded March 7 in Bodh Gaya, the town linked with Buddha’s enlightenment.

An Evangelical Movement Takes On Climate Change

March 9, 2016
By Tik Root
Newsweek

Eco-theologian Fr. Sean McDonagh: Don't let this 'Laudato Si'' moment pass

March 9, 2016
By Brian Roewe
National Catholic Reporter

On Sunday eco-theologian Columban Fr. Sean McDonagh wrapped up a three-city, 10-day speaking tour of the East Coast focused on his new book on Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home.”

A Guide to the New Thomas Berry Website: It Will Not Disappoint

By Allysyn Kiplinger
March 10, 2016

Center for Ecozoic Societies (CES)
CES Musings – March-April 2016

The new Thomas Berry website, http://thomasberry.org/, will not disappoint, be you a veteran  scholar or a new disciple. It is a good tool for understanding Thomas Berry, his contribution, and his influence.

Voices for Earth Justice Newsletter

March 2016

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Living in a wavy universe

March 7, 2016
By Ilia Delio
Global Sisters Report

What If Animals Believe in God?

March 7, 2016
By Andrew Aghapour
Religion Dispatches

Chimpanzees believe in God. This news, widely reported last week, is only a slight exaggeration. Using hidden cameras, scientists have indeed captured footage of...

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