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The Roots of the Global Economic Crisis

Posted on May 12, 2011 by disciplenations

[The following post, refreshed from its original publication, is highly relevant to the current political-economic environment.] The global economic crisis is, at its root, a moral and metaphysical crisis. Our economic principles and polices are founded on assumptions which are … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Poverty | Tagged Atheism, economic responsibility, free, Global Economic Crisis, long-term timeframes, Marxism, Metaphysical, moral, open system, redistribution, Resources, Socialism, Stewardship, Theism | 2 Comments

Global Economic Crisis – Part 6 of 6

Posted on November 20, 2008 by disciplenations

There are three primary options of governance: license, tyranny and freedom. License is what some people in the West mean by “freedom.” Freedom, in an Atheistic framework, is defined as the ability to do what one pleases. People do what … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Poverty | Tagged anarchy, capital, Freedom, giving, Global Economic Crisis, government, License, Morality, Resources, saving, self-government, tyranny, Virtue, work | 1 Comment

Global Economic Crisis – Part 4 of 6

Posted on November 14, 2008 by disciplenations

As we continue to reflect on the global economic crisis, we have said that the root of the problem is not technical or lack of money. The root of the problem is in mental infrastructure between Theism and Atheism, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, Economy, Poverty | Tagged consumption, frugal, giving, Global Economic Crisis, greed, Materialism, Morality, narcissism, saving, The Protestant Ethic, Theism, thrift, Values, Vice, Virtue, Waste, Wealth, work | 2 Comments

Global Economic Crisis – Part 3 of 6

Posted on November 11, 2008 by disciplenations

As mentioned in the previous blog, the current global economic crisis is really a moral and metaphysical crisis. All social, economic and political institutions are founded on what might be called a “mental infrastructure” or set of ideas and ideals. … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, Economy, Poverty | Tagged calling, Communism, Community, consumerism, Global Economic Crisis, hedonism, Individualism, Materialism, Secular, Stewardship, Theism | 2 Comments

Global Economic Crisis – Part 2 of 6

Posted on November 6, 2008 by disciplenations

Yes, we are faced with a global economic crisis. However, the root is a metaphysical crises. The Atheistic-Materialistic metaphysic that is at the foundation of the new global economy is insufficient to sustain either a personal-family economy or a healthy … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Poverty | Tagged Global Economic Crisis, Great Depression, Materialism, Western society | 1 Comment

Global Economic Crisis – Part 1 of 6

Posted on October 29, 2008 by disciplenations

If you are like me, you are wondering what is going on with the economy. This is certainly the worst financial crisis we have witnessed in our lifetimes, and yet it may reach or exceed the severity of what has … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Poverty | Tagged Global Economic Crisis, Great Depression, Materialism, Western society | 7 Comments

John Calvin, Sound Economy, and a Development Ethic

Posted on February 26, 2009 by disciplenations

Check out Catherine Hornby’s fine article Moral Rebound Finds Dutch Exploring Calvin online at REUTERS UK. With the emergence of the Global Economic Crisis, the Dutch are looking at their Protestant roots for answers. It would behoove Christians anywhere in … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, Economy, Freedom, History, Politics | Tagged Bible, Christianity, Economy, government, John Calvin, Materialism, Morality, Politics, Protestantism, reformation | 1 Comment

Music that Writes Culture, Part 7

Posted on January 21, 2009 by disciplenations

I mentioned earlier that years ago I had a “revelation” when I was singing this hymn. This was the stanza that startled me. There is an imperative here, “No more let sins and sorrows grow!” How far? “As far as … Continue reading →

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Time to Stand with the People of Japan

Posted on March 14, 2011 by disciplenations

Calling all DNA champions, supporters, partners, and friends, The news coming out of Japan is horrific. Last Friday’s earthquake and tsunami wrought the biggest disaster to strike that nation since the end of World War II. As of this writing, … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Current events, Servanthood | Tagged aid, Christ, Church, Community, disaster, earthquake, Japan, Kingdom, love, News, relief, serve | Leave a comment

China Blessed by the Puritans?

Posted on December 21, 2010 by disciplenations

We’ve written earlier about Chinese scholars attributing America’s success to its Christianity. Here’s another Oriental surprise: Who would have guessed that China owes a debt to some Christians who landed in North America 280 years ago? That’s part of the … Continue reading →