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Abortion? Gay marriage? It’s the (stupid) economy–again!
By
David Gibson
Do the hot-button culture war issues like abortion and gay marriage matter? If you read only blogs or the news coverage (such as this NYTimes story, “Abortion Issue Again Dividing Catholics”) you might get the impression that these are the central issues, and indeed the key to victory for McCain or Obama in November. Think…
Hunger Advocate and Former Congressman Tony Hall Connects Faith to Economic Woes
By
Mara Vanderslice
Beginning next week, the Matthew 25 Network will run a new ad on Christian radio stationsin Ohio connecting the Christian mandate to care for the least among uswith the economic crisis in Ohio and around the country. FormerCongressman Tony Hall, a pro-life Democrat from Dayton, Ohio is featured in the ad. Former Congressman Hall is…
Christian-omics?
By
David Gibson
The turmoil on Wall Street is continuing, and even though it is closer to me than even Russia is to Alaska, I understand less than little about economics. And yet the human toll of the crashes and crises is poignantly clear, and is spreading. Can the religious community have a voice in fixing this? Or is it just a…
Politically Speaking, Everything is a Value for a Values Voter… Like the Economy
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Burns Strider
How is it that many, from left to right, who believe and argue that “values” and religion play a primary role in driving voting choices don’t equate “economic” issues and concerns as values-driven? How is it that those who are hostile toward religious and values voters point to polls showcasing voters focus mostly on “economic”…
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