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Infographic: Where our money goes, how it can build

How does your spending and saving habits compare to other Americans? What does saving money look like over time? How can we make the most of our finances and have our money contribute to a more satisfying lifestyle? This comprehensive infographic sheds light on all these things! (Graphic from One Block Off the Grid.)

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Why are Christians silent about the unemployed?

Unemployment has hovered at high levels for the last few years, but the talk from commentators and politicians is all about how American workers aren’t trying hard enough to get a job. Where are the voices of Christians to speak the truth against these harmful caricatures? (Photo by Jetportal used by Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Is the Gospel Offensive to You?

Sojourners Communications Director Tim King writes, “Jesus’s teaching on possessions and wealth offended people 2,000 years ago and they should still offend us today.” Read his thought-provoking and convicting blog post here. (Photo by Peat Bakke used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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The Sustainable Oikos

There’s much conversation right now about the economy and how governments should exercise fiscal leadership. Here’s a link to various religious perspectives on sustainable economies from the National Religious Partnership for the Environment. Click the title to read more about how we might keep our oikos (house) in sustainable order. Photo by yogendra174 used under… Read more»

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Scarcity and God’s Abundance

The  economic downturn is debunking the faulty assumptions that drove the crazy expansion of the 1990s. In its wake is a realization that it’s time for a new theology of abundance that emphasizes relationships over wealth, argues the Alban Institute’s Dan Hotchkiss.  (Photo by Snrang, used by 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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Giving USA

We are in the midst of the country’s worst economic crisis in decades. Indicators up, indicators down, indicators flat, but what do the data about trends in charitable giving — especially giving to churches — mean? In his Sightings column, Martin Marty analyzes.