Did Christianity Cause the Economic Crisis?
By pushing the parishioners to get bigger loans and get into bigger houses? Hanna Rosin at The Atlantic, has a very interesting piece on the how pastors are one of the many negative influences on people to place them in homes that are well beyond their means. Not to say there weren’t other causes, but churches have a lot of power and sway in their communities. LIKE THE AMBITIONS of many immigrants who attend services there, Casa del Padre’s success can be measured by upgrades in...
Read MoreAlan Greenspan, former Fed Chairman and ::gasp:: Atheist
Don’t mind the poorly-written source, but apparently Alan Greenspan is a “devout” atheist and the Christians find this very important: Wethink it is relevant and important to understand that Alan Greenspan isa devout Atheist. More importantly his belief system can be directlyconnected to the financial meltdown. Many people are not aware thatAlan Greenspan was a disciple of Ayn Rand and a member of her groupknown as the “Collective“. After earning his Masters in...
Read MoreLaid-off religious workers not getting unemployment benefits
People getting laid off in the religion industry don’t qualify for unemployment benefits, at least not in Virginia. RICHMOND, Va., May 18 (UPI) — Some people recently laid-off from religious institutions in Virginia said they were shocked to find the state does not offer them unemployment benefits. Carol Bronson, who was laid off from her secretarial job at Temple Emanuel synagogue in Virginia Beach, said she was told her unemployment claim was denied because the tax exemptions for...
Read MoreThe real crisis? We stopped being wise.
Another great TED vid: Barry Schwartz makes a passionate call for “practical wisdom” as an antidote to a society gone mad with bureaucracy. He argues powerfully that rules often fail us, incentives often backfire, and practical, everyday wisdom will help rebuild our world. Celebrate your moral heroes! SHARE...
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