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Grandpa's Using Your Credit Card: Why the National Budget is a Moral Issue

August 5, 2012

For almost fifty years, the federal government has spent more (often much more) than it took in. Continuing that pattern for another ten or twenty years would lead to economic disaster. But the problem is not...

Why Christians Shouldn’t Be Offended By So-Called “Socialism”

Morgan Guyton

July 8, 2012

Global

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In a recent interview with George Stephanopoulos, Congressman Paul Ryan said that he had a basic philosophical difference with the Democrats: he believes that rights come from God while they think rights come ...

Bankers are Going to Hell (and Other Ways to Play Fast and Loose with the Bible)

Craig M. Watts

June 21, 2012

Theology

Source: Gaston Gazette “Bankers are going to Hell!” the woman I was speaking to brusquely insisted. A bit surprised, I asked, “What makes you think so?” “Jesus teaches it!” s...

Look Up America! An Interview with Gary Moore

RLC Editor

June 14, 2012

General

In a society of 24/7 media, political pundits and an "economic crisis" once a day, Gary Moore is a prophet. His latest book, Look Up America, carries the subtitle: "Financial Insights for Tea Partiers Looki...

A National Crisis – It is Time for the Church to Create an Act of God

Kirk Lyman-Barner

June 5, 2012

General

Before -- This Foreclosed Home was Donated by a Bank in Lousiville, KY The foreclosure crisis is a national disaster. The Christian Church should treat it as such and respond. When a tornado, flood or h...

Foreclosure Resistance, A Prayer

Jeremy John

February 26, 2012

General

Oh Lord, save your servant who trusts in you. -Psalm 86 A prayer lifts up from the city, like the smoke of incense. A single prayer, in the myriad of others, a strand of smoke amidst a great burning. Oh L...

I Apologize for Inaccurate Statistics on US Gov't War Spending

Shane Claiborne

February 13, 2012

Global

I APOLOGIZE FOR INACCURATELY QUOTING HOW MUCH THE US GOVERNMENT SPENDS ON WAR. For several years, I have been using a statistic that is grossly understated. I often say that the US spends over 200, 000 dollar...

I’m Thankful for My Government

Morgan Guyton

November 24, 2011

General

It might seem strange to say, but I'm thankful for my government. I'm not necessarily talking about the politicians in Congress whose commitment to ideology over reality is driving our country into the ground....

10 Years After 9/11: The Good and the Bad

Jim Wallis

September 12, 2011

General

On the morning of September 11, 2001, I was at home in Washington, D.C. getting ready to go to Sojourners' office. I was upstairs listening to the news on NPR when I heard the first confusing report of ...

Ayn Rand is the New Jesus: Dave Ramsey’s Gospel of Self-Reliance

Morgan Guyton

August 1, 2011

General

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As our leaders battle over the budget crisis in Washington, Christian finance guru Dave Ramsey has started a movement called the Great Recovery that is described as “a grassroots movement spread by people w...