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Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute (SAFCEI) Newsletter

December 2014

http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=887c3de8b0&id=b07e00386b&e=d85b57a294

A Landscape of Lived Religion in Nepal

December 2, 2014
By Chris Crews
State of Formation

This is the first in a multi-part series discussing sacred landscapes and religion in the Himalaya

Green Church Newsletter

December 2014

http://egliseverte-greenchurch.ca/green/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=archive&task=view&mailid=55&key=bc2fd044f8e70fc5653b2cffe7bfdb82...

The Science of Sacred Mountain: An Extended Interview with Dr. Lü Zhi

November 29, 2014
By Shi Lihong and Gary Marcuse
Pulitzer Center

Buddhism’s approach to the concept of protection is through an act of self-discipline. We’ve often wondered which would work best: laws which are based on punishment or economic incentives which are based on financial rewards. The Buddhist system is different. It comes from the heart of the people....

Facing environmental crisis, can Buddhist values offer non-religious China a greener path?

November 28, 2014
PBS

Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on how officially atheist, Communist China seems to be supporting a return to traditional Buddhist values in order to convince citizens to care about the environment.

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Eco-Congregation Scotland Newsletter

November 2014

http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=a37b4ff760ffcc7fd1c3611b4&id=03601bfd0c&e=709fe41ec4

Call for papers: Animals in the Humanities

Special Issue of Ecozon@

Submission deadline: January 15, 2015

Faith groups divided over God's role in climate change, natural disasters

November 21, 2014
By Michelle Boorstein
Washington Post

Americans largely concur that God created the Earth. But when it comes to how he wants its environment treated, and how much he’s willing to intercede — the agreement ends.

Yale conference continues 'Journey of the Universe'

November 21, 2014
By Jamie Manson
National Catholic Reporter

“What is the creativity that brought forth a trillion galaxies?”

It is a daunting question asked by evolutionary cosmologist Brian Swimme in the film “Journey of the Universe.” His line echoed throughout the halls at Yale Divinity School, where...

Study Abroad course: India Ecological & Rural Development through Religion

University of North Texas professors George James and Pankaj Jain are teaching a Study Abroad course in India in summer 2015 both at undergrad and grad levels:

India Ecological & Rural Development through Religion
June 1, 2015 - June 21, 2015

http://www.academia.edu/9396243/...

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