Activism
Not much of original content here. Just newsfeeds about issues that I care about deeply.
Energy revolution = money saved
US$180 billion. That's the massive amount of money the world could save by moving to a renewable energy future. The Future Investment report demonstrates that a safe renewable energy future would not
The role of the Catholic Church in Yugoslavia's holocaust - Seán Mac Mathúna, 1941-1945
Historical information about Catholic priests and Muslim clerics being willing accomplices in the genocide of the Yugoslavia's Serbian, Jewish and Roma population during the Second World War.During the Second World War in Yugoslavia, Catholic priests and Muslim clerics were willing accomplices in the genocide of the nations Serbian, Jewish and Roma population.
Nuclear under fire
It's been a bad few weeks for the nuclear industry, especially in Germany. While the nuclear companies were lobbying to reverse the German nukes phase out, two German nuclear plants suffered a fire an
What folks are doing
Climate change is a big problem. There are lots of different solutions, and lots of people all working on them in their own ways. Today we're highlighting a few of the things people are doing to pla
The magic of the Filipino electric jeepney
Over four years ago we dreamed of revolutionising some of the most iconic public transportation vehicles in Asia by powering them with renewable energy. Now our dream is real as we watched the first
Pentecostals buckle up Africa's Bible belt
As the miracle-healer descended from the sky in an immaculate white helicopter, his disciples cheered with joy: "Hallelujah! Praise Jesus."Gospel songs thundered through the speakers as televangelist Benny Hinn landed outside Uganda's national stadium last month, before addressing 40,000 enraptured faithful.His white suit picked out by floodlights, the United States-based preacher promised a "miracle crusade" to heal the sick, make the blind see and the lame walk.
Kundapur: 'Conversion is Threat to the Country' - Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat
by Vinay Pais - Daijiworld News Network KundapurKundapur, Jul 2: There is a great threat to the country owing to conversion initiated by Christians in the name of social service, said RSS leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat.He was speaking at the anti-conversion awareness meet organized by Hindu Janajagruti Vedike and Bajaranga Dal at Shastri circle here on Monday July 2.In the last 250 years, Christian missionaries have been indulged in conversion through schools, orphanages, hospital etc.
Seer's concern over conversion-related activities in AP, TN, Kerala
Bangalore, July 3: Udupi-based Pejawar Mutt head and a prominent Hindu seer Vishweshwa Thirtha Swamiji on Monday expressed concern over "religious conversion from Hinduism" in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.Speaking to reporters here, the seer said conversion related activities were more now than even during the British rule but added that there were both economic and social reasons for conversion, apart from inducements.He said Dalits and backward classes were neglected but, at the same time, attempts were being made to overcome the weaknesses in the Hindu society.
Apple Greener, Nokia regains lead in electronics ranking
The fourth edition of the Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics is out now. Apple moves up as a result of Steve Job's "Greener Apple" pledge to phase out PVC and other chemicals from their product line.
Debate: Christianity & institutes
As the debate still rages over the 40 per cent quota for Christians in St Stephen's College, the Delhi diocese says all the cityâs schools and colleges that it runs should hire Christian teachers.With the backdrop of fears that such proposals will lead to conversions, the question discussed on the show Face The Nation with Sagarika Ghose was: Should Christian institutions be governed by their religion?On the panel to debate the issue was senior journalist Swapan Dasgupta, along with St Stephenâs College Principal Valson Thampu and Vice-Chairperson of State Minorities Commission and President of Indian Christian Voice Abraham Mathai.The decision to reserve 40 per cent quota for Christians and Dalit Christians in St Stephenâs College has met with criticism across the board.