Religion in the News Week Ending Nov. 1

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Buddhist Leaders Call For Climate Change Action At Paris Talks
Twelve of Buddhism’s modern day authorities appeal to world leaders to address climate change at next month’s Paris conference in a letter released Thursday. The letter, titled “Buddhist Climate Change State to World Leaders” dons the signature of the Dalai Lama and 11 other Buddhist leaders. According to The Huffington Post, this is the first time so many Buddhist leaders have joined together to take a position on a global issue. Protecting the planet is a pillar of Buddhism. Learn more about Buddhism on Deily.

Room: Hope, Fairytales, and Faith
Hitting theaters in November, Room tells the story of an abducted teenager and her will to survive during her seven years of horrible captivity. The touching film addresses issues of spirituality, hope and fairytales, drawing commonalities between the three to show the true strength of the human spirit. Read more about the film on The Huffington Post. Learn more about spirituality on Deily.

Evangelical Support for Death Penalty Comes to an End After Decades
After 42 years of supporting the death penalty, the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) has issued a new resolution on capital punishment. The resolution recognizesChristians who work to abolish the death penalty, flagging it for theological and social concerns. This new resolution has also affirmed the growing movement of Evangelicals who are against the death penalty, according to The Huffington Post. Read more aboutEvangelicalism on Deily.

Ben Carson Touts Creationism During Nashville Speech

GOP candidate and Seventh-day Adventist, Ben Carson stated his views on creationism during his visit to Tennessee mega church Cornerstone Church in Madison. According toUSA TODAY Network report Dave Boucher, Carson told the audience “It’s not true. And in fact, the more you know about God, and the deeper your relationship with God, I think the more intricate becomes your knowledge of the way things work, including the human body.” Visit Deily to explore more about Carson and his faith.

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11 Books That Will Introduce You To The Beauty Of Hinduism
Although Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions, no central ancient text about its basic tenets exists. In addition, there’s no single leader that Hidus can refer to as the founder of their faith. In fact, modern day Hinduism is a collection of different philosophies, traditions and teachings. These 11 books are the key to understanding and learning more about the age-old faith. Learn more about Hinduism and its teachings on Deily.

Texas Student: Teacher Taught ‘Got Is Not Real’
A seventh-grade teacher in Katy, Texas assigned her class an assignment that asked her students to deny the existence of God, according to USA TODAY reporter Josh Chapin.Christian student Jordan Wooley told her mother about the assignment, and the issue was brought to the attention of district authorities at the Katy Independent School District (KISD) Board of Education meeting last Monday. KISD has since issued an apology about the assignment. The teacher has yet to respond to any requests to comment. Visit Deily to learn more about God.

Suspect Charged With Setting Two In The String Of Seven St. Louis Area Church Fires
David Lopez Jackson, 35, was charged last Friday (Oct. 30) with setting two of the sevenchurch fires in St. Louis this month. While there is still no sure idea of motive behind the arson, all seven of the targeted churches have black congregations. Jackson has been charged with two counts of second-degree arson and bail was set at $75,000. Read more about the ongoing case on Religion News Service. Discover more about Black Christianity on Deily.

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