Archives November 2016

The article below is one of many great faith-based responses to recent events that I have come across lately. The one thing I would add is that I think the basic sentiment applies across other faith groups as well. Members of all faith groups have moments of pride and moments of shame. All we can do is work together, as members of all faith groups, so that we collectively have more to be proud of than to be ashamed of.  🙂
SJM
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I am a Christian and I am ashamed
After staying up late to watch the American election on Tuesday, I woke up on Wednesday morning full of overlapping and powerful emotions.  I felt fear and hopelessness that reminded me of the feel…
Source: I am a Christian and I am ashamed
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http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/10/opinions/sutter-trump-climate-kids/
Just came across this today – although I’ve heard of other similar campaigns that have been successful. Hopefully this campaign gets a lot of support and leads to a big win! 🙂

http://www.davidsuzuki.org/blogs/climate-blog/2016/11/trump-climate-and-us-a-letter-to-those-who-wont-give-up/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+davidsuzuki+%28David+Suzuki+Foundation%29&utm_content=Google+International
A call to action for all who care about the critical and unstoppable transition to clean energy in light of recent events.

https://www.google.ca/amp/www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/an-american-tragedy-donald-trump/amp
This is one of many great articles I have come across today. Well worth reading.

The American student who gave Cambodian children a chance to get clean – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-37775173
Looks like a really creative project – meeting a critical need while also keeping materials out of landfills. Hope it expands. 🙂