Relevant Speaking of Faith Shows
» "Evangelicals Out of the Box"
[http://speakingoffaith.org/programs/evangelicalbox/index.shtml]
Here, Krista speaks with two creative members of a new generation of evangelical thinkers and teachers. They defy stereotypes and reveal an evolving character for this vast movement that describes 40 percent of Americans.

» "Living Reconciliation: Two Ecumenical Pioneers"
[http://speakingoffaith.org/programs/livingreconciliation/index.shtml]
Evangelicals have not embraced the ecumenical movement for many reasons — matters of proselytization and ritual matters such as communion, to name a few. Two ecumenists who've held pivotal roles in the National Council of Churches and the World Council of Churchess: Thomas Hoyt, Jr., the former president of the National Council of Churches, and Joan Brown Campbell, the former general secretary of the NCC.

» "The Power of Fundamentalism"
[http://speakingoffaith.org/programs/fundamentalism/index.shtml]
The distinguishing characteristics between evangelical Christianity and fundamentalism can be subtle. To understand the differences and similarities, listen to Richard Mouw, president of Fuller Theological Seminary, describe his move from fundamentalist to evangelical Christianity.

Religious Organizations and Documents Dedicated to Environmental Action
» "An Evangelical Declaration on the Care of Creation"
[http://www.creationcare.org/resources/declaration.php]
Provides access to the official documents maintained or received by the UNCCD Secretariat and is a general source of information on the topic of the linkages between poverty and environmental degradation.

» The National Religious Partnership for the Environment
[http://www.nrpe.org/]
A partnership of Jews, Catholics, Protestants, and Evangelicals promoting the biblical mandate for stewardship of the land. The group deals with sustainability issues ranging from global warming and social justice to economic welfare and environmental conservation.

» The Center for Judaism and the Environment
[http://www.besr.org/activities/environment.html]
A Jewish group focusing on business ethics and environmental issues according to Jewish texts. The Center examines Jewish sources such as the Bible, prophets, Talmud, Midrash, rabbinical responses, literature, and history and relates them to modern environmental issues.

» Evangelical Climate Initiative
http://www.christiansandclimate.org/]

In the News
» "The Holy & the Hawks"
[http://magazine.audubon.org/currents/currents0509.html]
Keith Kloor writes a piece for Audobon Magazine detailing the unlikely coalition between Richard Cizik, James Woolsey, and other political adversaries in their fight to save the planet.

» "Cizik Matters"
[http://www.grist.org/news/maindish/2005/10/05/cizik/]
In this 2005 interview for the environmentally conscious Grist magazine, Cizik discusses his coming around to a green way of thinking and explains his doctrine of "creative care" for his Evangelical brethren.

» "A Crisis of Biblical Proportions"
[http://dir.salon.com/story/news/feature/2005/10/07/eco_evangelical/index.html]
Salon's Amanda Griscom writes an intriguing article about her interview with Cizik on his crusade against global warming.

» Forests and the European Union Resource Network (FERN)
[http://www.fern.org/]
Created by the World Rainforest Movement, FERN advocates changes in European Union activities to achieve the sustainable use of forests and to increase the political and economic space for people to create a more balanced society in which there is a true respect for human rights and environmental and social values.

» "God's Green Soldiers"
[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11179145/site/newsweek/]
This Newsweek article (Feb. 13, 2006) profiles the debate going on within the evangelical community about its role in caring for the environment. Cizik's role in the process is featured.

» "Unusual Allies: In social action and helping the poor, theology is becoming less of a divider"
[http://www.sojo.net/index.cfm?action=news.display_article&mode=s&NewsID=5054]

» "Yelling 'Fire' on a Hot Planet?"
[http://www.kcrw.com/cgi-bin/db/kcrw.pl?show_code=tp&air_date=4/28/06&tmplt_type=show]