Capitalism, the Crash, and Christianity
Keeping this in mind helps us recognize that while our various projects (economic and otherwise) of making the world look the way we want it to may be doomed, we need not succumb to the gloomy conclusion that there’s nothing for us to do and no way for us to move forward. We can train our desires because God has not abandoned us to the whirl. The Christian promise is that God has not and will not leave us bereft of Godself. So we train our desires in the faith that God has given up on neither the world nor our significance in it. Read more...Responses
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Editor's Notes
Editor’s Note- Spring 2009 issue
Almost any media commentator will tell you that we are in an economic crisis. There is a season of repentance upon us, where we take a good hard look at the way we have been spending our money and accumulating debt. Many businesses are folding or changing their mode of operation. Churches and higher governing bodies are making difficult decisions regarding staffing and mission.
The articles that you see in this issue reflect the times in which we live. They offer alternative visions based on a faithful interpretation of the biblical witness and Christian life. We hope that these articles, lesson plans, and resources offer you hope in the midst of the financial whirlwind.
Our Reader Response section this time invites you to share sermons and lesson plans or teaching ideas that you have used to address the economic situation in your church. We hope that all will benefit from the sharing of these fruits of your labors.
Many blessings on your ministries,
Kathy L. Dawson
Co-editor, @This Point
