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The Parables: Understanding Jesus' Strange Good News

Matthew L. Skinner | Posted 05.25.2011

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Matthew L. Skinner

Jesus has his moments when he speaks plainly, but much of what the Gospels convey is a lot more elusive. That's what makes his teachings so evocative, and sometimes offensive, and sometimes restorative.

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The Parable of the Unmerciful Bankers

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Wallis

It's estimated that the bonus pool of just one of these big banks would have been enough money to prevent or significantly delay foreclosure for all 2.3 million people who lost their homes last year.

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