Timmy 2000 and The Church (An article by Michael Hoggatt)
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Michael Hoggat is also the author of Moving to the Manger: A Journey from Exclusion to Inclusion.
I’ve been looking around for good “Christian” examples of people with disabilities in several different mediums for use in this column. However, I found very little from within Christian circles that dealt with issues of any relevance. Therefore, I looked to the secular entertainment industry and found a show that fearlessly addresses issues of utmost importance, and realized that it had a lot to teach me. Unfortunately, due to the reputation for profanity, inappropriate humor and the mocking of certain Christian values, most Christians remain unaware that South Park has been discussing disability, stem-cell research and right-to-die issues with a candor one should expect from within the Church. Many of the episodes that deal with these issues revolve around a fourth-grade boy named Timmy.
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Q&A with:V. Kasturi Rangan HBS Alumni Bulletin Author:Roger Thompson A new generation of business leaders and philanthropists is experimenting with hybrid forms of social enterprises while demanding more transparency and accountability from the organizations they are funding. Harvard Business School professor Kash Rangan discusses what he sees as a sector on the brink of transformation. From the HBS Alumni Bulletin. …
Read MoreBecoming Human
When I was growing up in my Nazarene Church we had a particular tradition. Whenever a month would have a fifth Sunday, that evening (back when people still went to Church twice on Sundays) would be heralded as a Singspiration. This meant that anyone, and everyone, was welcomed to take a stab at singing a solo, duet or some makeshift ensemble in the service. I can’t remember the names or songs sung by most of the members of our congregation, but I do remember three gentlemen who took their opportunity every Singspiration to praise God with a joyful sound. The only name I remember from the group is Jay.
Read MoreHow the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Buyout Will Affect Urban Housing
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The recent conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two government sponsored enterprises conducting mortgage financial operations, is going to have a huge impact on the housing market. Ruth Simon and Michael Corker, writing for the Wall Street Journal, discuss how this buyout will affect the social mission of the two organizations in their article, Social Mission in Doubt As the Firms Enter Conservatorship.