# Roundup: Prisons, religious education, urban farms, fracking

> As more policymakers explore the so-called benefits of fracking, vocal opposition to the process is gaining momentum, led, in part, by voices within faith communities.

21 September 2011 · News

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## [On the immorality of fracking](https://blog.sojo.net/2011/09/20/on-the-immorality-of-fracking/)

As more policymakers explore the so-called benefits of fracking, vocal opposition to the process is gaining momentum, led, in part, by voices within faith communities.

## [Cities ease rules to encourage urban farms](https://www.usatoday.com/NEWS/usaedition/2011-09-20-urban-farms-storyART0_ST_U.htm)

Tomatoes hang from vines, rows of lettuce and peppers are ready to harvest, and the scent of compost fills the air.

## [Church to probe Access](https://www.theage.com.au/victoria/church-to-probe-access-20110920-1kjlz.html)

The Uniting Church, one of the key partners in Access Ministries that provides religious education in Victorian primary schools, has backed away from supporting the beleaguered agency.

## [Predator or prey?](https://www.smh.com.au/wa-news/graffiti-vandal-would-be-sport-for-jail-rapists-magistrate-20110920-1kjgo.html)

Government policy should focus on building communities rather than more prisons.