Religion Roundup
EU Urges Religious Leaders to Help Fight Climate Change
The Associated Press
May 6, 2008
BRUSSELS, Belgium - European Union officials are urging Europe's Jewish, Muslim and Christian leaders to increase awareness of climate change among their congregations.
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said churches, mosques and temples all have a role to play to help save the planet.
Combating climate change was the focus of talks with 20 religious leaders from across Europe.
Barroso said the participants also committed to work to improve understanding among cultures and religions following the release in March of an anti-Quran film in the Netherlands.
A Muslim leader from Bosnia said freedom of speech should be balanced with mutual respect for the beliefs of others.
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