Archive for February, 2008

The Pulpit and the Podium: Part 4

Part 4 of our “Pulpit and the Podium” series looks at what the goal Christian public policy efforts should be. Begin with Part 1, at Part 2 or Part 3 or continue reading…
What is the goal?

The goal of Christian advocacy in public policy is to protect and promote a society which accommodates the Christian life [...]

IKEA partners for reading in Albania


‘Albania Reads’ is a UNICEF and IKEA-supported Government initiative to restore a culture of reading among the country’s youth.

The Pulpit and the Podium: Part 3

Part 3 of our “Pulpit and the Podium” series looks at what the distinctions set forth in Part 2 mean for Christian public policy efforts. Begin with Part 1 here or continue reading…

Ethanol’s Dirty Secret

U.S. corn producers promote ethanol as a green alternative to petroleum. They don’t tell you about its hidden costs: greater carbon dioxide emissions in the production process and depletion of food reserves for the developing world.

Gaza’s children bear brunt of ongoing conflict


Gaza’s children, inheritors of the world’s longest-running conflict, now also bear the brunt of new import and border controls.

Football legend David Beckham in Sierra Leone


UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham travelled to Sierra Leone to draw attention to the issue of child survival.

Humanitarian Action Appeal 2008


UNICEF’s annual Humanitarian Action Report appeals for funds for children and woman affected by emergencies around the world.

The Pulpit and the Podium: Part 2

Part 2 of our “Pulpit and the Podium” series looks at the difference between Christian Standards and Biblically based ethics. Begin with Part 1 here or continue reading…

The Pulpit and the Podium: 4 part series

With the election season now in full swing the discussion about Christian political responsibility must fully engaged. In order to remain diligent, tactful, and properly motivated in engaging public policy Christians must constantly ask themselves what exactly they are advocating — or better — what they should be advocating. Continue reading for part one [...]