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China's morally hollow economy
Regimes like China's are invariably associated with widespread corruption because of their propensity to meddle widely and deeply in every aspect of economic life.Government greed beeds an 'occupation,' too
Eminent domain abuse, bloated public pensions, deficit spending — which simply generate calls for future tax increases — and a tax code that discourages saving and investing are just a few examples of government greed.In Philadelphia, a model school kindles hope
An inner city school is finding new life through the cooperation of three not-always-cooperative entities: church, community, and government.With the rise of militant secularism, Rome and Moscow make common cause
Both Pope Benedict and Patriarch Kyrill share the conviction that European culture must rediscover its Christian roots to turn back the secularism that threatens moral collapse.The Arab Spring's forgotten freedom
The Arab Spring appears to be doing little to secure the freedom, if not the very existence, of ancient Christian churches, many of which were founded by people who in all likelihood knew Christ or his first disciples.Free-market Sweden, Social-Democratic America
Two historic countries, moving in opposite – and unexpected – directions.Class warriors for big government
Acting as unofficial scorekeeper, Sojourners Founder and CEO Jim Wallis recently declared, “There really is a class war going on, and the upper class is winning.” However, many of the class warfare protesters who are taking to the streets to “occupy” Wall Street and American cities are the disgruntled children of well-to-do parents. A quick sampling of video clips from the protests shows students from elite universities like Harvard, George Washington, and Columbia.Jobs and deficits: The moral equation
The Genesis account of creation tells us that from the beginning, humanity was created to work. God puts Adam in the garden to "work and watch over it." The Scripture provides an insight into our nature: We are all, man and woman, called into this life to find our vocation, the work that is uniquely ours and contributes to the flourishing of the wider community.Solyndra and the false hope of green jobs
The photos of President Obama at Solyndra depict the replacement of entrepreneurialism by government, and that’s the most troubling thing about the story.Time to end clergy tax breaks?
I wonder whether or not under such a standard a Christian community can “be faithful in carrying out” its “mission” to speak for those in material need while at the same time accepting for themselves preferential treatment under the tax code.Work and prayer: Of coins, sheep, and men
Work and prayer of finding the lost things of the world are foundational for what it means to be a steward, an image-bearer, of God.School choice gains traction
Some results we may reasonably expect from an expansion of education freedom include: More parents who take interest in and responsibility for their children’s education, more responsive and cost-conscious educational professionals, and more children who know how to read and add.