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Are we willing to see the ways that poverty kills?
a poem (with commentary) about the relationship between poverty and suicide—and our common willingness to ignore it.
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Contrasting shepherds and hired hands
In calling himself the Good Shepherd, Jesus sets up a way for his followers to contrast him with those who don’t have to care about them.
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Usury—the enemy of trust
The concept of usury—the lending of money immorally, to exploit another—is widely condemned by religions. And practiced everywhere.
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Liberating Economics — the restorative love of Jesus in action
In the parable of the laborers in the vineyard, Jesus offers us a chance to look at our relationships completely differently: with generosity.
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Yes, it really is all about the money
In a parable that draws our minds to fairness and merit, Jesus compels us to address how money affects our neighbors and neighborhoods.
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A ridiculously bold prediction
We like to think important things are priceless. And incredibly expensive. And that maybe we can’t have them at all.
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The real way AI is an existential threat
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay. And the impact is legion. But in spite of sci-fi fears, we pose the real threat.
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What I love about the $100 bill
As kids, big bills are exciting. Adults often treat them like a burden to get rid of. But I find them freeing.