religion – Page 29 – People's World

Fighting climate change: Just do it!

October 1, 2015 By Rev. Jim Conn

Sometimes religious people tend to be slower to adapt to changes coursing through the culture, especially with concerns about climate change.

Pledge in Michigan: Advocate for the earth and the poor

September 28, 2015 By Freeman Gilbert

"We will insist that our elected and appointed officials act on behalf of us, our common home and the poor."

Pope to Congress: Politics cannot be a slave to finance

September 25, 2015 By Larry Rubin

He is the first pope in history to address a joint session of Congress.

Pope Francis at White House: Fight climate change, aid immigrants

September 24, 2015 By Larry Rubin

Speaking from a White House porch to a huge, ecstatic, cheering crowd, Francis did not mince words in his rebuke of climate change deniers.

Pope Francis offers the world a prophetic voice

September 23, 2015 By Jesse Jackson

We must not sacrifice people at the "altar of money" - the pope calls on us to amend our ways so we can meet the challenges of climate change, poverty, war, and division.