According to a new poll, nearly half of all U.S. households say they have suffered financial hardship because of inflation.
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What We Profess on Sunday Ought to Apply to Black Friday
What would happen if we thought about every dollar we spend this season as an expression of our faith? We would spend differently. Would we spend our money in ways that help create a more just local economy, in ways that begin to address the racial wealth disparity and the needs of our neighbors? From what I understand of Scripture, that seems like a more fitting way to celebrate the birth of Christ.
Financial Health of America's Churches Stabilizes, Poll Shows, but Few Are Feeling a 'Positive Impact'
The financial health of America’s Protestant churches has either stabilized or improved since the pandemic ravaged the economy in 2020, according to a new Lifeway Research survey that has mixed results for the nation’s congregations.
President Joe Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill into Law
On Monday, President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law. According to White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, the passing of the bill is expected to help lower inflation.
A Free Market Works Not Because Wealth Is Valued, But Because Labor Is.
A free market works not because wealth is valued, but because labor is. Jesus said we can’t serve both God and money and that it’s more difficult for the wealthy to enter the kingdom of God. Jesus never said accumulating wealth itself is sinful. Exploitation of the poor is sinful. Looking to wealth for salvation and meaning is sinful. Failing to steward what we’ve been given and failing to care for those in need are sinful. When these potential downfalls are mitigated or avoided, a free market inspires people to give more.
Survey: 48 Percent of Protestant Pastors Have Seen Economic Shortfalls for Churches in 2020
According to a new LifeWay survey, nearly half of protestant pastors have seen a negative impact on their church amid a struggling economy.
American Capitalism Has Biblical Roots, Wall Street Veteran Says: 'Wealth Isn't a Curse'
Charles Mizrahi, an observant Jew, wrote a column over the summer for RealClear Religion asserting that capitalism “as practiced in America” is “based on Judeo-Christian values.”
'That's God Testing Me,' Trump Says of Virus-Induced Economic Crisis
President Trump said Monday that God is testing him through the economic crisis sparked by the coronavirus pandemic.
Nearly 2 Million Jobs Were Added in the U.S. in July
Despite the ongoing pandemic, about 2 million jobs were added in the U.S. in July.
Do We Do Everything in Our Power to Lower the COVID-19 Infection Rate?
Pope Francis has said rather dramatically that, in a manner of speaking, an economy can “kill.” And, indeed, the pope is on firm ground when he highlights the fact that those who live in poverty, especially when they do not have a strong social safety net, die at dramatically higher rates than those who are not in poverty.
