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  World Religions and Ecology World Religions and Ecology By Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim -- September 15, 2009
  

   "The creative tensions between humans seeking to transcend this world and yearning to be embedded in this world are part of the dynamics of world religions..." Read more.

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  A New Environmental Ethic A New Environmental Ethic Religions are developing a new consciousness about the natural world. Listen to two Yale professors explain this relationship here.
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  Green Facts Green Facts Being "green" isn't new. What do the statistics really tell us? Watch here.
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  The Nonduality of Ecology & Economy The Nonduality of Ecology & Economy By David Loy -- September 16, 2009
  The Buddhist voice emphasizes our nonduality with the earth and the karmic effects of greed and delusion, both individual and institutionalized. Read more.

   

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  Hinduism, Jainism, and Ecology Hinduism, Jainism, and Ecology By Christopher Key Chapple -- September 16, 2009
  Two Indian traditions offer key understandings of nature and humanity that may contribute to the earth's wholeness. Read more.
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  Confucianism and Ecology: Confucianism and Ecology: Potential and Limits
  By Mary Evelyn Tucker -- September 15, 2009
  

  How do Confucian cosmology and its emphasis on intergenerational continuity contribute to environmental well-being? Read more.

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  Tools for Transformation Tools for Transformation to Heal the Heart of Mother Earth
  By HH Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati -- September 15, 2009
  "It is the transformation that comes first - then we all understand that we are all part of each other, and we rededicate ourselves to creating a true global community." Read more. link here

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  The Vampire Diaries The Vampire Diaries By Beth Davies-Stofka -- September 17, 2009
  What is it with vampires? They're everywhere... Read more.

   

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  Movie Review: Thirst Movie Review: Thirst By Beth Davies-Stofka -- September 10, 2009

  A review of a 2009 Cannes International Film Festival winner. Can horror reveal spiritual truth? Read more.

   

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  Warehouse 13 Warehouse 13 By Beth Davies-Stofka -- August 7, 2009
  The problem with science-fiction shows is that they only tend to attract audiences who are already looking for science fiction, or a generally male audience. Read more. link here
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  Was Superman a Jesus Figure? Was Superman a Jesus Figure? By Beth Davies-Stofka -- August 18th, 2009
  Superman Returns (2006) stirred fresh interest in the Superman-as-Jesus discussion. But despite its many allusions to the story of the Christian savior, the movie ultimately serves to distinguish Superman from his divine counterpart. The differences between the two add clarity to our understanding of Jesus. Read more. link here