What would Jesus do with an extra $52 billion?

Cathleen Falsani | Religion News Service | Apr 30, 2013

LOS ANGELES (RNS) Guilting or cajoling Christians to give the full 10 percent of a biblical tithe is likely a quixotic endeavor. But what if American Christians gave away just an additional 1 percent of their income?
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The 47 percent and dependency: Telling a different story

Josie Setzler | Toledo Faith & Values | Dec 25, 2012

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Between now and Dec. 31, Toledo Faith & Values will re-publish the 10 most-read articles since the website was launched Aug. 24. Today's article is No. 7.] It’s a fact: Nearly 47 percent of Americans did not pay federal income tax last year. But that same fact can tell different stories, including those of low-income workers who don't earn enough to pay federal income taxes.
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Remember the poor

David Yonke | Nov 5, 2012

Mary Jean McCarty, a member of the unofficial group "Faithful Catholics," demonstrates near Franklin Park Mall on Sunday (Nov. 4). The group was urging Catholic voters not to cast their ballots for president based on the single issue of abortion.
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Poverty, faith and reality

Larry C. Clark | Oct 11, 2012

I have had many conversations with people about poverty over the years. The stories, the experiences and the reality of poverty never seem to be the ones that are popularly given by indignant taxpayers or politicians seeking votes.
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As poverty remains stagnant, churches call for greater advocacy

Jeanie Groh | Religion News Service | Sep 12, 2012

Christian leaders said Wednesday (Sept. 12) that poverty must become a priority for Christians if it is not a priority for Washington.
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