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The Working Poor Among Us

The working poor are growing in numbers, without healthcare or retirement benefits and forced to make tough financial choices. What is the Christian’s response to this issue of justice and equity? Click here to read an excellent article by Ken Camp, managing editor of The Baptist Standard. (Photo by jshj used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Ayn Rand: Goddess of the Great Recession

Inspired by populist and libertarian personalities to read and embrace the ideas of “Atlas Shrugged”? Not so fast, says Christian financial author Gary Moore. Ayn Rand’s philosophy is antithetical to Christian ethics and biblical witness. It glorifies greed and condemns social responsibility.

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Preach Labor Issues from the Pulpits

In the richest country in the world, more than 2 million full-time, year-round workers live below the poverty line, struggling to pay for necessities.  Interfaith Worker Justice suggests you join other churches in focusing Labor Day weekend services on the injustices facing low-wage workers. (Photo by Rob Shenk under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)