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Hurricanes spawn talk of ties between religion, environment

Katrina and Rita are inspiring talk of the link between spiritual and environmental concerns. Experts say the increase in fierce hurricanes is linked to environmental factors. Would better stewardship of the Earth help?
In the last five years, more people of faith have begun boldly taking environmental stands. National coalitions have been bolstering and diversifying their [...]

Crises highlight need for volunteer management

Americans have earned a reputation worldwide for generosity in times of tragedy. Whether it’s the South Asian tsunami, the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 or the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Americans by the thousands are quick to donate money, supplies and volunteer time.
These high-profile disasters also highlight an urgent concern of the nonprofit community: [...]

Katrina: Story ideas from the front

The initial shock of Katrina’s devastation inspired talk of its “biblical” proportions. But as recovery efforts continue in the weeks and months ahead, religion, faith and ethics will play bigger roles in the stories of how lives and cities are rebuilt. ReligionLink offers a roundup of ideas, with links to background and sources.