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Mid-Missourians respond to Oklahoma tornado

A devastating tornado swept through Moore, Okla., on Monday afternoon. And as in the wake of other disasters, people took to Twitter. Here's a look at what mid-Missourians were tweeting. 
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The lessons of the Earth

| Apr 24, 2013

The energy of the earth rises to meet my hands as I dig them deep into the soil. The dark loam, rich with nutrients, covers my fingers and gets under my nails. This simple joy reminds me of a time when I played in the earth for fun, when there wasn’t the pain that comes with life and aging.
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Stephanie Kaza connects Buddhism, environmental crisis

| Apr 19, 2013

Stephanie Kaza, professor of environmental studies at the University of Vermont, shared insights Zen Buddhism provides in understanding environmental challenges. Ultimately, she said the overall goal in preventing further environmental degradation is to bring about necessary change without aggression, but instead with creativity and mindfulness.
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Snow: Nature’s way to make you think

| Mar 20, 2013

The snow in Columbia a few weeks ago was far from idyllic. But as springtime comes, there are lessons to be learned from those cold, dark, snowy days of winter.
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Just in time for Passover, Israel braces for locust invasion

| Mar 6, 2013

JERUSALEM (RNS) With Passover just three weeks away, the timing of a massive infestation of locusts in Egypt is striking many Israelis as downright biblical.
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‘Earth Sabbath’ helps activists tend spiritual side of environmentalism

| Nov 7, 2012

While many religious congregations have sought ways to reduce energy consumption, few have paid attention to the spiritual dimensions of this work. Several North Carolina churches are finding a remedy through a service they call the Earth Sabbath.
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Teens clean up the community in fourth annual Columbia Youth Service Day

| Oct 21, 2012

Instead of sleeping in on Saturday morning, some Columbia teens woke up early to help clean up the community. 
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Religion and science: The perfect pair for helping the environment?

| Oct 1, 2012

Cliff Cain, a religious studies professor at Westminster College, spoke about the relationship between religion, science and the environment at Renew Missouri's Power to the People event on Sunday. 
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Religious roots of trees branch into many faiths

| Jul 30, 2012

One biology professor hopes to inspire conservation and appreciation of trees by sharing how trees and religion intersect. 
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