Save the mountains

The EPA revoked the permit for one of the largest mountaintop coal mining operations in West Virginia yesterday, citing the environmental damage.  It's what Christians for the Mountains has been advocating.  

More pastor than politician

Religion New Service writes that Obama's Tucson speech was a sermon "drawing on Scripture, theology, and the rising rhythms of black preaching."

A time of soul searching

An impressive list of Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders call on Congress to engage ideological adversaries as fellow Americans, not as enemies.

Values and moral choices

E.J. Dionne wonders when will liberals learn?

New Year's prediction

From Robert Reich

What will happen to the US economy in 2011? If you're referring to profits of big corporations and Wall Street, next year is likely to be a good one. But if you're referring to average American workers, far from good. The two American economies -- the Big Money economy and the Average Working Family economy -- will continue to diverge. Corporate profits will continue to rise, as will the stock market. But typical wages will go nowhere, joblessness will remain high, the ranks of the long-term unemployed will continue to rise, the housing recovery will remain stalled, and consumer confidence will sag.

Coming soon to your local supermarket

Kosher foods are big business as Jewish and non-Jewish consumers trust the higher standards. It’s estimated that more than one-third of American food products are certified as kosher.  Now a new Commission of Conservative Judaism is preparing an even higher standard.  The “seal of justice” will  take into account ethical considerations including labor rights, animal welfare, consumer rights, corporate integrity and environmental impact along with the traditional ones.  Look for it in your supermarket in early 2011.

Greens, beans and pig

Have a good and prosperous new year.