WGNNews.org   Posted : November 17, 2002

The Rev. Jim Ball, head of the Evangelical Environmental Network, is urging consumers to buy higher mileage cars.

Green ad asks: What car would Jesus buy?

ACTIVISTS TO LOBBY DETROIT
       In a separate action, the Interfaith Climate and Energy Campaign plans to send mailings this month to 100,000 congregations and synagogues discussing the relationship between fuel economy and religious teachings about stewardship and justice.
       The campaign is a joint effort of the National Council of Churches and the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life.
       The organizations plan a Nov. 20 news conference in Detroit, where they have requested meetings with executives from the Big Three automakers and the United Auto Workers’ union, campaign director Douglas Grace said.