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You’re familiar with the story of the burning bush, right? This week at The Visionary, we're examining a couple burning bushes of our own, and trying to figure out what they represent. Are they a dire warning? A path to enlightenment? A reason to pray? As the planet boils in the midst of wildfire season, a new study shows that many people of faith remain unconcerned about climate change. Plus, how an oft-forgotten piece of 1930s legislation helped outlaw a much different kind of burning bush. And finally: how much is an answered prayer worth?

Prayerland

Construction will begin soon on a huge monument to “answered prayers” in England. With a price tag of more than £10 million, critics say the money would be better used helping the needy.

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Ring Of Fire

People of faith are split on both climate change and humanity’s role therein. Some say God has it all under control, but others say their faith actually compels them to be good stewards of the earth.

Are We Toast?

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The Secret History of How Cannabis Went From Sacred to Illegal

Today marks the 86th anniversary of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937, a key piece of legislation that gets overlooked by many history books. See exactly what this monumental law did, the devastating impact it had, and the secret motives that some suspect were behind its passing.

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