The Pope’s New Letter Isn’t Just An ‘Exhortation’ On The Environment

(ANALYSIS) On Oct. 4, 2023, Francis released an addendum to “Laudato Si,” addressed to “all people of good will on the climate crisis.” October 4 marks the feast day of the pope’s namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, who famously loved all of creation. The new installment, “Laudate Deum” – “Praise God” – is no less sweeping in the way it links environmental problems with economic, social and technological issues.

Lisa H. SiderisOctober 13, 2023The Conversation, Lisa H. Sideris, Catholicism, Catholic Church, Pope Francis, Stewardship, Creation care, Environmentalism, Christian environmentalism, Climate crisisComment

Loaded Question: Is Gambling Evil? That’s A Religion-Beat Hook In Many States

(OPINION) Is gambling evil? Among Christians, there’s a notable split on gambling between tolerant Catholics and Protestants, who’ve been mostly hostile. The two largest U.S. Protestant bodies, which disagree on many things, are both resolute in opposition.

OpinionRichard OstlingMarch 6, 2023GetReligion, Richard Ostling, The Religion Guy, Gambling, Christianity, Catholic Church, Protestantism, Addiction, Vice, Sin, Covetousness, Stewardship, Super Bowl, Barton Swaim, Rabbi Joseph SoloveitchikComment

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