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Sep 9, 2005

What would Pearson do?

Isolationism is irrelevant. Realism no longer holds sway. Democratic internationalism has won the argument. But now, the debate is over how democratic internationalism can be legitimately implemented. Through the United Nations? By way of American-led multilateralism? Consider Pearson.

Aug 19, 2005

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The Spirit and institution-building

To be sure, the Spirit’s transforming work among the people of God is vital to considering human organizations, and I will not neglect it here. Before entering familiar territory, however, we must begin elsewhere. There is more to the Spirit’s work than regeneration and sanctification. The Spirit fulfills an unacknowledged, foundational role in the arduous task of institution-building.

Aug 5, 2005

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The destructive power of good

12.3 million people work in slave-like conditions in the world of human trafficking. Philanthropic activist Heidi Metcalf offers a glimpse into this dark world in which the humanity of its victims remains, intact. Heidi Metcalf works with the philanthropic organization Geneva Global, Inc.

Aug 5, 2005

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North America and the New Christendom

The center of gravity in the Christian world has shifted inexorably southward, to Africa, Asia, and Latin America. What does this mean for North American neocalvinists?
Gideon Strauss is the editor of Comment.

Jul 22, 2005

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Yes, But . . .

How are Christian to respond politically to the presence in the public square of many diverse religious communities? In this article Richard Greydanus responds to a dialogue between Dr. David Koyzis, a proponent of principled pluralism, and Fr. Gassalascus Jape, who criticizes Koyzis’ central argument.

Jul 15, 2005

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Building Institutions: The Work Research Foundation

Think tanks are in the business of influencing culture. It was when a few of my friends and I realized that trying to work for cultural change only within our personal spheres of influence was too limiting that we decided to try and develop the Work Research Foundation into the think tank it is today.

Jul 8, 2005

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Building Institutions: Political parties

What role should Christians play in the building and strengthening of political parties? Should we shun them? Should we attempt to gain control of or, more modestly, to try to influence, one or more of them? Should we found our own distinctively Christian political party as an alternative?