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Poll Results Indicate Growing Evangelical Concern
The group also announced that a new poll by Ellison Research showed strong
concern among evangelicals for responsible care of the environment. Leading Church Insurer Unveils First -Ever Insurance Products to Serve
Churchgoers

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, As one of America's largest
church insurers protecting more than 45,000 churches across the nation,
GuideOne Insurance is utilizing its 58-year history and expertise in insuring
churches to better serve and protect the people who attend church.M.m.
"Hans Kung has been the most articulate champion of the need for a
global ethic, drawing on the ethical beliefs of all religions," said
Kirk O.

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The document outlining theological and policy imperatives, issued by the
Evangelical Climate Initiative, was signed by leaders of evangelical Christian
denominations, mega-church pastors, Christian college presidents, and CEOs of
major evangelical world relief organizations.S.

Churchgoers Receive Exclusive Benefits and Discounts With GuideOne Insurance FaithGuard Auto and Home Policies

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Wallace believes the GuideOne FaithGuard policies are the first products
of their kind in the marketplace, offering protection and advantages that
ordinary auto and homeowners policies don't . A memorial gift will be made to the insured's
church when the auto is involved in a car accident that results in the death
of that person or an immediate family member.
FaithGuard Homeowners Insurance Special Features: Nonsmokers receive a
five percent discount.
Funding in 2005 is allocated to Habitat for Humanity, World Vision, America's
Second Harvest National Food Bank, American Red Cross, Mothers Against Drunk
Driving (MADD), the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), and more .

For a complete list of symposium speakers or symposium agenda, or
for a copy of the Universal Declaration of Human Responsibilities,
contact Almaz Negash at 408-554-7890 or anegash@scu. master 's universities, California's oldest higher-education
institution demonstrates faith-inspired values of ethics and social
justice.

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Evangelical Leaders Call Global Warming a Moral and Spiritual Crisis

"The most important step that
can be taken at the federal level," the statement reads, "is to pass and
implement national legislation requiring sufficient economy-wide reductions in
carbon dioxide emissions through cost effective, market-based mechanisms such
as a cap-and-trade program . The GuideOne
Foundation will now also fund mission and community development organizations
and groups that provide immediate need assistance to individuals and families."
Born in Switzerland in 1928, Kung studied in Rome and in Paris,
coming into contact with top theologians of his time.

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"The pilot study demonstrated that churchgoers view the unique features
and coverages of the FaithGuard products as distinct benefits to protect their
way of life," says Jan Beckstrom, GuideOne executive vice president. Other speakers include Malcolm Fraser, former
Prime Minister, Commonwealth of Australia , and Bertrand Ramcharan,
former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

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The Evangelical Climate Initiative Seeks National Legislation to Reduce
Emissions

New Poll Results Show Broad Evangelical Support For Effort

WASHINGTON, A group of more than 85 influential
evangelical leaders released a statement today expressing a biblically driven
commitment to curb global warming and called on the government to enact
national legislation to reduce carbon dioxide emissions that are contributing
to global climate change.

Calling on Leadership from Government and Business
For the first time, a major evangelical group is calling on the U.
"This is a positive step based on the hope that God will help Americans
lead on this issue," Borgdorff said. Medical limits are doubled if the insured is involved in an accident
while volunteering to drive for a church sponsored activity. Existing auto
loan payments are paid if the insured suffers a loss of income from a
disability caused by an accident in an insured auto while driving directly to
or from a church activity.

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GuideOne
is introducing FaithGuard auto and homeowners insurance, products specifically
designed for people of all faiths. Church tithing or donations are covered if the insured
suffers a loss of income from a disability caused by an accident in an insured
auto. Favorable results included increased call volumes and
requests for quotes. Nearly 70 percent of proposals presented resulted in the
sale of FaithGuard policies.
Kung will also participate in a symposium on Human Rights and
Responsibilities on April 1.

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Other signatories include denominational leaders Jack Hayford (Foursquare
Gospel), Peter Borgdorff (Christian Reformed Church ), and Berten Waggoner
(Vineyard), as well as David Neff, executive editor of Christianity Today, and
Duane Litfin, president of Wheaton College."

Concern for Impacts on People, Especially the Poor
The statement highlights a strong concern for the impact global warming
will have on people, especially poor nations and individuals. Kung's lecture on commonalities between
Hinduism , Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and
Islam will begin at 6.m. He was a noted spiritual advisor to the second Vatican
Council (1962-65) and is one of the 20 co-authors of the manifesto for
the U. The center at Santa Clara University in Santa
Clara, Calif.edu

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http://www. Medical limits for an injury are doubled if the
policyholder hosts an activity at home on behalf of their church and the
insured or an attendee is injured during the activity."
Kung's recent emphasis has moved from theology to the global
responsibilities of Christians. For more information, see www. More information is online at www.

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The text reads in part: "With the same love of God and neighbor that compels
us to preach salvation through Jesus Christ, protect unborn life, preserve the
family and the sanctity of marriage, defend religious freedom and human
dignity, and take the whole Gospel to a hurting world, we the undersigned
evangelical leaders resolve to come together with others of like mind to pray
and to work to stop global warming .
FaithGuard Auto Insurance Special Features: If the insured is involved in
an auto accident while driving directly to or from a church service, the
deductible is waived. Pastors and nondrinkers are
eligible for a premium discount. The insured's mortgage
is paid if they suffer a loss of income from a disability caused by an
accident at their residence.m.scu.

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In addition, "63 percent of evangelicals
believe that while global warming may be a long-term issue, the problem is
being caused today , so we must start addressing it immediately," Sellers said. "As signatories, we are committing
ourselves to use our influence as evangelical leaders to focus attention and
prompt action of Christian believers to work to limit the emissions that are
contributing to disastrous climate change."
Jo Anne Lyon, executive director of World Hope International, said: "The
evangelical community has worked in poor countries for many years, spending
billions of dollars to help people meet their basic needs and to share the
Good News about Jesus Christ. In the future, global warming puts at risk our
longstanding efforts to help the poor.ChristiansAndClimate. Best.

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Peter Borgdorff, head of the Christian Reformed Church, said the
statement was notable because of its Christian foundation and motivation, and
the specificity of its call for personal and government action on the issue of
climate change.
Prior to launching FaithGuard nationally, GuideOne conducted market
research with Barna Research Group, a leading research firm on religious and
faith trends. GuideOne carries an "Excellent" rating
from A.

Santa Clara University Hosts Hans Kung Catholic Theologian and Scholar; Kung to Open the World Religions Exhibit and Address Symposium on Global Human Respons

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Ron
Sellers, president of Ellison Research, said that 70 percent of the
evangelical respondents said they believed global warming would pose a serious
threat to future generations. With God's help
we can make a difference.

The deductible is waived if there is a loss of personal
property while located on church property . "GuideOne
agents also believe the FaithGuard products have excellent market potential. The opening reception is scheduled for March
31, from 5:30-6:30 p.

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"The
consequences of global warming," the statement reads, "will hit the poor the
hardest, in part because those areas likely to be significantly affected first
are the poorest regions of the world. GuideOne's
personal product lines include standard auto, homeowners, and life insurance
products underwritten by the Kansas City Life Insurance Company.m.
Kung is the author of the proposal of the InterAction Council for
a Universal Declaration of Human Responsibilities, starting with the
Fundamental Principals for Humanity, article 1, "Every person,
regardless of gender, ethnic origin, social status, political opinion,
language, age, nationality, or religion, has a responsibility to treat
all people in a humane way.edu

TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW, PLEASE CALL BRONWYN HOGAN AT
408-554-5126.

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Church tithing or donations are
paid if the insured suffers a loss of income from a disability caused by any
accident at their residence.
The World Religions exhibit, at SCU's Arts and Sciences Building,
runs through June 2005.edu/ethics

About Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University, a comprehensive Jesuit , Catholic
university located in California's Silicon Valley, offers its 8,213
students rigorous undergraduate curricula in arts and sciences,
business, and engineering, plus master's and law degrees .S.

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Citing higher sea levels, more frequent heat waves and droughts, increased
tropical diseases , and reduction in agricultural output as likely results of
"even small rises in global temperature ," the statement declares: "This is
God's world, and any damage that we do to God's world is an offense against
God himself. FaithGuard coverage is targeted
to a growing market made up of an estimated 93 million people in the United
States who actively attend church. GuideOne
employs approximately 800 individuals across the country, has branch offices
in Missouri, Indiana, Georgia, Texas, California , and is licensed to do
business in all 50 states.30 p. Ethics center
programs include: biotechnology and health care ethics; business
ethics; K-12 character education; philosophical questions in applied
ethics, public policy and government ethics; and emerging issues in
ethics.

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The statement , Climate Change: An Evangelical Call to Action, establishes
that Christian moral convictions demand a response to the climate change
problem, and calls on governments, business, churches and individuals to play
a role.org

Test marketing was then conducted in the Kansas City and
Springfield , Mo.----Catholic
theologian and philosophy scholar Hans Kung will open the Global Ethic
Foundation 's "World's Religions: Common Ethical Values" exhibit at
Santa Clara University. "Crossing the Divide: Dialogue among Civilizations.

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products also offer special discounts for church clergy, nondrinkers and
nonsmokers.N.

About the Markkula Canter for Applied Ethics

Founded in 1986, the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics has grown
into one of the four most active university -based ethics centers in
the United States. The center supports research, assists faculty in
integrating ethics into their courses and helps businesses, schools,
hospitals and other organizations put ethics to work.scu.

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government to establish limits on emissions. Leith Anderson, senior pastor of Wooddale Church near Minneapolis and
former president of the National Association of Evangelicals, said, "When a
major challenge like this is recognized, leaders must lead. GuideOne markets its products and services through
nearly 1,600 independent and career agents and currently has more than 66,000
homeowners and 85,000 auto policies.

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hopes that a global ethic will emerge out of the interaction between
religions.

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"By tailoring the FaithGuard products to meet churchgoers ' concerns, these
auto and homeowners policies provide enhanced protection for the church
activities , travel and lifestyles of religious individuals, at no extra cost,"
says Jim Wallace, GuideOne president and chief executive officer."
The GuideOne Foundation is expanding beyond its original social mission of
preventing drinking and driving and underage drinking to make a positive
impact on the same charitable causes that its customers support.
Founded in 1947 and headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, GuideOne
Insurance is one of the nation's largest church insurers, with approximately
45,000 church policyholders.

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The print ad has a partial list of the signatories and is headlined: "Our
commitment to Jesus Christ compels us to solve the global warming crisis.
GuideOne's FaithGuard products are available from approximately 200
GuideOne Career Agents and select independent agents located in the following
19 states where the company writes personal lines business: Alabama; Colorado;
Florida (FaithGuard auto only); Georgia (coming soon); Illinois; Indiana;
Iowa; Kansas; Kentucky; Minnesota; Mississippi; Missouri; Nebraska; Ohio;
Oklahoma; Oregon; Tennessee; Washington; and Wisconsin. The exhibit has been shown at the United
Nations Plaza, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank.
The InterAction Council has proposed a Universal Declaration of
Human Responsibilities to complement the United Nations Universal
Declaration of Human Rights.
Distinguished nationally by the second-highest graduation rate among
all U.

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30 p. The Declaration on Human Responsibilities
suggests an approach for balancing freedom with responsibility. The
symposium will explore ways in which these two concepts can reinforce
one another."

Both events are free and open to the public., is a nationally recognized resource for people and
organizations that want to study and apply an ethical approach to
decision-making.

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The signers include Rick Warren, author of the runaway best seller, The
Purpose Driven Life, and the leaders of the two largest charitable
organizations in the country: Rich Stearns, president of World Vision, and
Commissioner Todd Bassett, national commander of The Salvation Army.
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The Evangelical Climate Initiative is a group of more than 85 evangelical
leaders who -- as a result of their commitment to Jesus Christ and concern for
His creation -- have signed the statement entitled Climate Change: An
Evangelical Call to Action; it represents their efforts (signatories sign as
individuals, and not as spokespersons for their respective organizations) to
encourage action by evangelical Christians and all Americans to make life
changes necessary to help solve the global warming crisis, and to advance
legislation that will limit emissions, while respecting economic and business
concerns. GuideOne also insures faith-based private schools
and colleges as well as not-for-profit senior living communities. in the Mayer Theatre. He was appointed
chair of Fundamental Theology at Tubingen University, and later served
as director of the Institute for Ecumenical Research for the
university. Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied
Ethics.

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Some coverages or discounts not available in all states. The symposium (8:30 a.-4. in
SCU's Recital Hall) is sponsored by the Global Leadership and Ethics
Program of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, in cooperation with
the InterAction Council. He calls for every faith to
self-reflect, since, as he says, none has access to absolute truth.

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Advertising Campaign
The Evangelical Climate Initiative also announced an advertising campaign
that will present the themes of the climate statement through a series of
national television, radio, and print ads, beginning with a full-page ad in
The New York Times February 9 .

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. "We are honored to have him speak at Santa Clara University on
this critical topic.

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