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The Progressive Christian Suspends Publication

One of the nation's oldest continuously published social justice magazines ceased publication Jan. 1, falling to the same social and economic forces that have decimated other non-profit organizations and periodicals in recent years.

The Progressive Christian, a 189-year-old magazine of Christian social witness, suspended publication “indefinitely," according to its Board of Directors, after a winter fund-raising campaign fell far short of the financial resources needed to keep the faith-based social justice periodical afloat.
Church AWOL on Its Call of Duty

Adapted from empty tomb release

Unlike video gamers who reported in record numbers to buy the new "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3," the church in the United States appears to be AWOL on its call of duty outlined in Matthew 25 and 28.

That's the conclusion of the 21st edition of The State of Church Giving, produced by empty tomb inc. as a measure of faithful Christian discipleship in America. (empty tomb uses all lower-case letters in its name).
Interfaith Groups Plan Budget Super Vigil

WASHINGTON – As U.S. Super Committee lawmakers grind down to a Nov. 23 deadline to slash $1.2 trillion from the federal budget, humanitarian agency Church World Service will be among a gathering of the nation's interfaith leaders in Washington for a Nov. 20 Super Vigil pressing for a budget that preserves what is viewed as vital domestic and international assistance funding.
Why Jesus Would Occupy Wall Street

As the Occupy Wall Street movement grows, an increasing number of Republican legislators and media personalities are claiming that the members are overwhelmingly anti-Semitic. From Newt Gingrich to Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck to Bill Kristol, the charge of anti-Semitism is becoming a common trope.^[i]
An Appeal from the TPC Board

October 28, 2011

Dear Friends of The Progressive Christan®,

This is a letter we really never wanted to write: Unless a financial miracle occurs during the next two months, The Progressive Christian® will cease publication on Dec. 31.
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Technical Update Causes Temporary Shift
‘Faithful Budget’ Prayer Vigils Resume
The Gospel in Action
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