IFWE scholar Jay Richards and other leading experts have teamed up to offer a free course designed to teach what…
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- Economics 101
Though we live in a fallen world full of bad news and pessimism, Christians have hope that one day, Christ will renew the earth. One of the ways in which they can show this hope to the rest of the world is to promote flourishing in society through their work and through market trade.
- Economics 101
- Public Square
Even the most humanitarian plans can have negative side effects when they turn into laws. In this case, legislation caused Wal-Mart to abandon plans to expand into Washington D.C., costing the District 1,800 new jobs.
- Economics 101
Host Tommy Ruff interviewed IFWE scholar Paul Cleveland on his radio show Common Sense Economics for the Family. Listen…
- Arts & Culture
- Economics 101
- Public Square
The pilgrims attempted to survive on a communal system and almost starved. When they adopted private property rights, they flourished. Read what the Bible and history have to tell us about private property rights.
- Economics 101
- Public Square
Spirituality and Economics Both Say Hurricane Sandy Does Not Present Financial Opportunity
By: Dr. Anne Bradley
5 minute read
It’s a common policy misconception that disasters are good for economic growth. Hurricane Sandy provides us with an ideal opportunity to reflect on a profound and important economic lesson.
- At Work
- Theology 101
Dr. Art Lindsley
Do you have the desire to serve God and make a significant difference in the world but are unsure how? There are a large number of myths and misconceptions about what a true Christian calling is and how to find it. In this webinar, Dr. Lindsley discusses how to free yourself from those myths and find delight in your true calling.
- Public Square
- Theology 101
How Should Christians Respond to Government Growth and Spending?
By: Dr. Jay W. Richards
6 minute read
Every year, the federal government spends well over a trillion dollars more than it takes in. If our faith applies to every aspect of life, then it must have something to say about this moral outrage.
- Economics 101
- Public Square
In a recent TED talk, Peter Singer suggested that people in wealthy countries should work hard so that they can donate large sums of money to those in need in less developed countries. As Christians, we’re skeptical of Singer’s hyper-utilitarian approach.
- Economics 101
- Public Square
The Bible and church tradition give us guidelines and principles, but no detailed blueprint as to godly government. On most individual issues we are left with the apostle James’ injunction to ask for wisdom, which God “gives generously to all without finding fault” (James 1:5). What should people of faith expect their government to do?
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