Tag Archives: Socialism

Jesus, Socialism, and Michael Youssef

Posted on November 3, 2011 by disciplenations

Generally, it seems, it is evangelical Christians who are accused of politicizing faith. “Religion should be private” is often heard from those who object when Christ-followers seek to bring biblical principles to the public square. But as Egyptian-born social anthropologist Michael … Continue reading →

Posted in Kingdom, Politics | Tagged Christianity and socialism, Michael Youssef, politics and faith, politics and the Christian, Socialism | 4 Comments

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

Great Commission Utilitarianism, Part 3

Posted on December 7, 2009 by disciplenations

Oikonomia vs. Chrematistics In direct opposition to what those possessing a GCU (Great Commission Utilitarianism) mindset state, God’s ends reveals that human beings are placed on earth for economic purposes: to be the catalysts to allow families, communities and nations … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Culture, Development, Economy, Ideas Shapers, Language, Politics | Tagged Capitalism, Communism, creation, Economics, Morality, Socialism, Stewardship, Wealth | 4 Comments

New YouTube Videos about Obama, History, & Christianity

Posted on January 8, 2009 by disciplenations

Check out http://www.YouTube.com/VishalMangalwadi in light of Obama’s upcoming inauguration. Should he swear in on the Bible? Plus, other interesting thoughts about race, change, merit, and politics. We think a lot of Vishal’s work, reflections and important cultural insights. -Tim C. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ideas Shapers, Politics | Tagged Barack Obama, Bible, biblical worldview, Christianity, History, Politics, Religion, Secular, self-government, Socialism, Values, Vishal Mangalwadi | 3 Comments

The Cornerstone

Posted on December 8, 2008 by disciplenations

In my reading this morning, I was reflecting on Paul’s words in Romans 9:33. He speaks of Christ as the stumbling stone when he writes: “See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes men to stumble and a rock … Continue reading →