Social Gospel

Creating A New Progressive Ecumenical Church Relationship

Rev. Chuck Currie | Posted 05.02.2012

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Rev. Chuck Currie

I simply do not believe that at this point in time the distinctiveness of our different churches is more important than the values and common understandings of Scripture that unite us.

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Remembering The LA Riots With Rev. Dr. Cecil Murray Of F.A.M.E

Varun Soni | Posted 04.29.2012

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Varun Soni

During the 1992 civil unrest in Los Angeles, the Rev. Dr. Cecil "Chip" Murray became a household name as the city's most visible and effective peacemaker. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with him to discuss the impact and legacy of the riots for South Los Angeles.

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When Will The Christian Right To Return To The Teachings Of Their Gospel?

Allan Brawley | Posted 05.11.2012

Read More: Teachings of Jesus, Religion and Politics, Christianity, Walter Rauschenbusch, Social Gospel, Christian Right, Christian Social Justice, George D. Herron, Religion News
Allan Brawley

Social Gospel Christians have been replaced by an extreme right-wing obsessed with obliterating women's medical and reproductive rights, denying equal treatment for gays, demonizing scientific findings, and otherwise attempting to impose their fundamentalist beliefs on everyone.

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Justin Bieber's Ecce Homo

Cathleen Falsani | Posted 03.13.2012

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Cathleen Falsani

It is entirely possible that Justin has more of an influence in the young-person-you-love's life than any clergyperson -- living or dead -- does. That sounds scandalous, I know, but it's true.

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Krista Tippett's OnBeing Features HuffPost Religion Editor Paul Brandeis Raushenbush

being.publicradio.org | Posted 11.20.2011

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HuffPost Religion's Senior Editor is interviewed by NPR Host Krista Tippett on the continuing influence of the social gospel movement of his great-gra...

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Rich And Poor, From St. Luke To Warren Buffett

Thomas Worcester | Posted 12.18.2011

Read More: Taxes, US Poverty, Christian Social Justice, Catholic Church, Lazarus and the Rich Man, Catholic Saints, Gospel of Luke, All Saints Day, Social Gospel, Good Samaritan, Christian Social Teaching, Luke the Evangelist, Religion News
Thomas Worcester

In Luke's story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus makes clear that his disciples must not spurn the poor and the injured, they must not pass by those requiring healing and assistance.

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Occupy America: A New Great Awakening

Rev. Chuck Currie | Posted 12.17.2011

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Rev. Chuck Currie

For Christians, supporting the Occupy America protests should be clear-cut. The protesters are lifting up principles of compassion, justice and love. These principles are central to the Christian faith.

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Occupy Wall Street, Nirvana, and the Kingdom of God?

Bradley B. Onishi | Posted 12.09.2011

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Bradley B. Onishi

Perhaps a new song--one more akin to a spiritual cry for justice, rather than a guttural grunge anthem--has begun to been sung. Instead of, "here we are now, entertain us," the chorus beckons for a equality and democracy.

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Jaweed Kaleem

What Is God's Role In The Jobs Crisis?

HuffingtonPost.com | Jaweed Kaleem | Posted 11.20.2011

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DURHAM, N.C. -- As the nation struggles with 9.1 percent unemployment and President Barack Obama pushes a $447 billion job creation bill, a new survey...

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An Evangelical Social Gospel?

Tim Suttle | Posted 07.28.2011

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Tim Suttle

Billy Graham and Martin Luther King Jr. were both evangelical Christians. They both preached a gospel which was incomplete without the other. Graham's message needs King's message and vice versa.

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Called To A Larger View Of Life

Tihomir Kukolja | Posted 07.19.2011

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Tihomir Kukolja

A larger view of life, as seen through the eyes of Jesus, informs us that the life of a homeless person begging on the street corner is just as sacred as the life of a president of the state.

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Why Evangelicals Hate Jesus

Phil Zuckerman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Phil Zuckerman

Evangelicals don't exactly hate Jesus -- they do love him dearly. But not because of what he tried to teach humanity. Rather, Evangelicals love Jesus for what he does for them.

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The Stewardship Report on Connecting Goodness Announces Editorial Calendar

Jim Luce | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Luce

A bright new face has been added to the crowded Web, drawing a large readership and uploading more than 900 stories in its first twelve weeks. Still ...

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