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November 4, 2011
A House Divided

Churches should try behaving a little more like they're redeemed if they truly want to invite others to Christian faith.

Friedrich Nietzsche was a provocative 19th century German philosopher who is still frequently quoted. He was a severe critic of religion, especially the Christian religion. He once suggested, "The last Christian died on the cross." And concerning Christian evangelism, he said, "If the church wants the world to believe in redemption, then the church ought to look a little more redeemed."

November 28, 2011
Church AWOL on Its Call of Duty

The latest edition of an annual report on church giving shows that American Christians are doing a poor job of caring for the most vulnerable and spreading the gospel.

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).

November 8, 2011
Why Jesus Would Occupy Wall Street

Theologian Aaron Saari draws intriguing comparisons between the aims of the Occupy Wall Street movement and the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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]

September 22, 2011
Church and State

Church and state intersect in plenty of ways this week, from the U.S. Supreme Court hearing a labor case on the "ministerial execution" to the barbarity of state-sponsored executions.

There's lots of church-state intersection in Faith and the Common Good on this first official day of fall, so let's get right to it.

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A case involving the firing of a teacher with a disability from a religious school has gone before the U.S. Supreme Court in what many see as a test of the traditional "ministerial exception" regarding hiring practices for religious organizations.

August 3, 2011
Five Scriptures You Won't Hear at Rick Perry's Prayer Event

The heart of Christian faith and ethics is being a good neighbor, something that the sponsors of Gov. Rick Perry's Aug. 6 prayer event don't practice, writes Austin pastor Jim Rigby.

As a native Texan, I'm used to crazy religion and crazy politics. So, the announcement of Gov. Rick Perry's plans for "The Response," a prayer event scheduled for Aug. 6 at Houston's Reliant Stadium, was not a surprise.

April 18, 2011
Easter 2011

Broadcasts, webcasts and messages mark 2011 observances of Holy Week and Easter.

As Christians began their observance of Holy Week, religious groups around the world issued announcements of broadcasts and webcasts of seasonal celebrations, while bishops and other leaders issued Easter messages.

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November 12, 2010
Hymn Meditations

Songs of poor shepherds and holy wanderers reveal the gritty side of Christmas, writes Pam McAllister in Hymn Meditations.

Holy Wanderers and Shepherds' Questions

When the Poor Ones (Cuando el Pobre)
who have nothing share with strangers ...
then we know that God still goes that road with us.
By J. A. Olivar and Miguel Manzano, 1971