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Jesus could have walked on ice, says Florida State Researcher April 4, 2006 11:47 AM PDT A large, somewhat rare piece of floating ice in the Sea of Galilee may explain one of the signature events in Christian theology, according to a report from Florida State University. Doron Nof, a Florida State professor widely known for his studies on ancient lakes, says in a study published this month that cooler climates in what is now Northern Israel combined with the unique environmental chemistry in the body of water (known as Lake Kinneret to ancient Israelis) could have lead to the...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- A group of 86 evangelical Christian leaders are reportedly supporting a major initiative to fight global warming. Warning "millions of people could die in this century because of climate change," the leaders include the presidents of 39 evangelical colleges, aid groups and churches, such as the Salvation Army, and pastors of megachurches, including Rick Warren, author of the best seller "The Purpose-Driven Life," The New York Times reported Wednesday. "For most of us, until recently this has not been treated as a pressing issue or major priority," the Christian leaders said in a statement to...