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Invite Them In
In his editorial, "Invite Them In - A Response to the Occupy Movement," Editor Chris Iosso invites Christians into dialogue about the role the church should play in the Occupy Movement. What do you think of the Occupy Movement? What role should the church play?
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3 | 8 | 181 days |
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Capitalism and Christianity: Compatible Worldviews?
In her article, "Capitalism and Christianity: Compatible Worldviews?", the pastor and economist Elisa Owen argues that theology and economic theory are two distinct systems that nonetheless seek to answer many of the same questions. She goes on to contend that Capitalism and Christianity provide diametrically opposed answers to these questions. Do you agree?
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2 | 2 | 225 days |
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Loans for Life
In her article, "Loans for Life," student Emily Morgan discusses the burden of student loans and the anxiety she carries for the future. How do her experiences reflect your own? With what kind of loans are you struggling? How do you feel about the future? Hopeful? Anxious? Despairing?
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2 | 2 | 225 days |
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New Brunswick: The Plight of the Poor
In his article, "New Brunswick: The Plight of the Poor," student Dawan Buie discusses his experiences of homelessness and hunger in New Brunswick, New Jersey. What are your experiences of economic suffering in your community?
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2 | 2 | 225 days |
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The Divine Economy and A Theology of Debt
In his article, "The Divine Economy & A Theology of Debt," the Rev. Dr. James A. Noel argues, first, that the condition of the American economy is as much a religious as it is a political concern. He proceeds then to posit a theology of debt, in which all humans are seen as indebted to one another and to God through Christ, thereby challenging any claim to pride ("I did this!") and class division. Do you agree?
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The American Covenant and the American Dream
In his article, "The American Covenant and the American Dream: Can We Restore Our Sense of Community?", economist John Winfrey argues for an inter-connected community with members covenanted to one another, to God, and to this country. What do you think of this take on the American Dream? What do you think of his economic analysis?
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