http://www.christianpost.com/us/topics/economic-crisis Copyright (c) Christian Post. All Rights Reserved. 5 en-gb 144 17 http://www.christianpost.com http://www.christianpost.com/images/blogs/article/cpLogo.gif http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091121/faith-groups-called-to-action-on-poverty/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091121/faith-groups-called-to-action-on-poverty/index.html The Jubilee Debt Campaign has launched a new campaign encouraging faith groups to take action on global poverty and poor country debt. Charles Boyd Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:39:08 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091117/test-test-test-test-test-test-test-headline/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091117/test-test-test-test-test-test-test-headline/index.html Calling the new law – which broadens the definition of federal hate crimes to include attacks based on sexual orientation and gender identity – a clear threat to religious liberty, the group sought to defend their freedom to proclaim biblical truths. Aaron J. Leichman Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:26:22 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091116/report-americans-still-favor-faith-based-programs/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091116/report-americans-still-favor-faith-based-programs/index.html Most Americans still support government funding for faith-based initiatives, according to a new report. Only 25 percent oppose it. Audrey Barrick Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:05:59 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091114/elca-head-reports-painful-days/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091114/elca-head-reports-painful-days/index.html The head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America reported that 40 positions may be cut as the denomination struggles financially. "These have been very painful days in this organization." Lillian Kwon Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:35:11 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091112/falling-fertility-makes-for-happy-economists/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091112/falling-fertility-makes-for-happy-economists/index.html Is the fact that fertility is falling around the world good news? R. Albert Mohler, Jr. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:55:12 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091109/new-poverty-bible-zeroes-in-on-social-justice-verses/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091109/new-poverty-bible-zeroes-in-on-social-justice-verses/index.html Newly released The Poverty and Justice Bible highlights more than 2,000 verses that refer to poverty and social justice in Scripture. Jennifer Riley Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:31:25 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091028/giving-in-churches-stable-despite-recession/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091028/giving-in-churches-stable-despite-recession/index.html According to a new study, released Tuesday, more than two-thirds of congregations reported that their fundraising receipts increased or remained the same in the first half of 2009 compared to last year, even as the economic downturn was worsening. Audrey Barrick Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:12:07 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091024/christian-women-challenged-to-contend-for-new-level-of-faith/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091024/christian-women-challenged-to-contend-for-new-level-of-faith/index.html Thousands of women from around the world were challenged to upgrade their faith as they face battles and see the world shaken. Audrey Barrick Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:36:33 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091008/max-lucado-s-fearless-message-resonates-in-hard-times/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091008/max-lucado-s-fearless-message-resonates-in-hard-times/index.html Twenty-eight-year-old Zach from Chicago hates his job and is struggling with life and expectations. While his friends seem to have it all – a good job, a marriage and kids – he fears he'll be in the same place, living with regret 20 years from now. Audrey Barrick Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:22:40 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090904/reformed-church-gathers-to-analyze-economic-crisis/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090904/reformed-church-gathers-to-analyze-economic-crisis/index.html Members of Reformed churches began a theological critique of the economic crisis Thursday at a global gathering in South Africa. Ethan Cole Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:23:40 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090815/tough-times-for-wycliffe-as-donations-fall/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090815/tough-times-for-wycliffe-as-donations-fall/index.html Wycliffe Bible Translators in the U.K. says it is planning for a “tough” financial year ahead amid falling donations and a difficult economic climate. Jenna Lyle Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:00:29 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090813/us-religious-freedom-watchdog-lists-india-in-watch-list/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090813/us-religious-freedom-watchdog-lists-india-in-watch-list/index.html The U.S. government watchdog on religious freedom has placed India on its watch list for frequent outbreaks of violence against minorities, especially Christians. Rinu Varghese Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:22:24 EDT