Economics
Immigration and the Economy: Beyond the Zero-Sum Game
Galen Carey Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Throughout our nation's history, immigration has been closely correlated with economic growth. Immigrants and native-born Americans play complementary roles in the American economy, rather than directly competing for the same jobs.
Read more: Immigration and the Economy: Beyond the Zero-Sum Game
A Judeo-Christian Approach to "Comprehensive" Immigration Reform
Carol Swain Wednesday, 16 February 2011
An authentic Judeo-Christian approach to reform should recognize the context of the scriptures and respect the rule of law. Truly comprehensive immigration reform must address a host of issues including birthright, citizenship, and family reunification.
Read more: A Judeo-Christian Approach to "Comprehensive" Immigration Reform
Immigration and Free Market Morality: A Christian Perspective
James Edwards Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Five biblical principles have significant bearing on the immigration issue. God gives Christians the power to create wealth; Christians ought to love their neighbors; God holds Christians accountable for business practices; workers deserve a fair wage; and, authorities should be obeyed and respected.
Read more: Immigration and Free Market Morality: A Christian Perspective
A Christian Dialogue on Immigration and the Workforce
Galen Carey, Carol Swain, James Edwards, Richard Land, Michel Martin Wednesday, 16 February 2011
To what degree might an expansive immigration policy suppress wages or limit opportunities for workers in the United States? There is some competition between low‑skilled American workers and undocumented immigrants, and racism and poverty exacerbate anti-immigrant sentiments.
Read more: A Christian Dialogue on Immigration and the Workforce
A Developing Story
Dennis Hoover Monday, 29 November 2010
Religion received less attention than it deserved in the recent discourse about the Millennium Development Goals and a new US global development strategy. Fortunately, however, in other quarters religion is faring better in the development discussion. [FREE]
Max Weber is Alive and Well, and Living in Guatemala: The Protestant Ethic Today
Peter Berger Monday, 29 November 2010
A century after Weber's famous essay, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, Protestantism has changed dramatically. Today, there is an affinity between Pentecostalism—a movement vibrant in Latin America and Africa—and modern economic development. [FREE]
Read more: Max Weber is Alive and Well, and Living in Guatemala: The Protestant Ethic Today
Economic Globalization: The View from the Pews
James Guth Monday, 29 November 2010
How do religious factors influence public attitudes toward "cooperative internationalism"? This article presents findings from four large-sample studies of public attitudes that include questions on both economic globalization and religious affiliation.
Read more: Economic Globalization: The View from the Pews
Evangelicals, Pope Benedict, and the Financial Crisis
Paul Williams Monday, 29 November 2010
Evangelicals at a recent conference responded to Pope Benedict's encyclical Caritas in Veritate, finding common ground and offering critique. Participants found the encyclical's responses to the financial crisis lacking, and they questioned its apparently unqualified enthusiasm for globalization.
Read more: Evangelicals, Pope Benedict, and the Financial Crisis
Work and Love in the Global Village: Responding to Caritas in Veritate
Ray Pennings Monday, 29 November 2010
Unions ought not to be about merely rights, redistribution, or social support. They are about stewarding human capital, ensuring its potential is realized, and providing a fair return on investment.
Read more: Work and Love in the Global Village: Responding to Caritas in Veritate
Fundraising: A Christian Perspective on Enabling Radical Hospitality
Robert Seiple Monday, 29 November 2010
When it is done properly, fundraising for Christian humanitarian organizations is not transactional. It is relational, and the depth of the relationship determines the on-going quality of the ministry.
Read more: Fundraising: A Christian Perspective on Enabling Radical Hospitality
Page 1 of 3