Faith & Culture
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Interfaith understanding remains elusive 10 years after 9/11
In a post-9/11 bid to better relations with local Muslims, Pastor Bob Roberts invited Muslims to his NorthWood Church in Keller for question-and-answer sessions, a cooking club and to help on a few home remodeling projects. The result: Roberts lost "a bunch of church members," he said.
09/06/2011 - By Administrator
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Churches offer ‘Soul Food,’ encouragement to the unemployed
When people are in trouble following natural disasters, churches usually respond rapidly and generously. The disaster of chronic unemployment creates a different set of challenges, but some churches across the country provide models of ministry to people affected by economic instability by meeting immediate needs for food and shelter.
08/26/2011 - By Administrator
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Christians called to address both immediate needs, social inequities
While many churches reach out to meet the immediate needs of people who have lost jobs, Christians also are called to tackle underlying social issues related to employment and to partner with others to help make long-term changes, some ethicists advocate.
08/26/2011 - By Administrator
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