Going Green / Faith, Eco-Awareness Have Much in Common

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Any New Orleans Saints fan will tell you, "you just gotta have faith," and that's true with eco-friendly lifestyles as well. In this week's edition of Going Green, Jim Coleman reports on the commonalities between faith communities and their efforts to lessen the impact of their lifestyles on the environment.

Those who believe we shouldn't touch the Earth have a lot in common with those who believe that you can use the Earth in sustainable ways. Dr. Matt Matthews, associate professor of theology at the Memphis Theological Seminary, says how we "live in a sustainable way" is a fundamental question for 21st-century Christians. Rev. Fletcher Harper, executive director of GreenFaith, adds that, "houses of worship are great places to effect change." We've included a companion piece, a Q and A with Rev. Harper, as well.

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Going Green / Faith, Eco-Awareness Have Much in Common

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