The opposite of greed
In Luke chapter twelve, Jesus is teaching and somebody comes up to him with a question. “Tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me” he says, asking Jesus to … Continue reading The opposite of greed
Category: Discussion
A larger us, a longer future, a different good life
If you had just ten words to summarise the change in values that would unlock a fairer and greener future, what would they be? Alex Evans suggests the three part … Continue reading A larger us, a longer future, a different good life
Building a church out of straw bales
Holy Trinity Tulse Hill needed a new church hall, and they have built it themselves in one of the most radical construction projects we’ve heard of. Telling the story on … Continue reading Building a church out of straw bales
Consumerism is a symptom of a deeper problem
John Daniels contributes to our discussion of consumerism, arguing that it is an indicator of a bigger issue. In his recent post on the topic, Tony does us a great … Continue reading Consumerism is a symptom of a deeper problem
Ve have vays of making you buy
Tony Emerson considers consumerism and what role Joy in Enough might play. “Consumerism”, according to its Wikipedia definition, “is a social and economic order that encourages the acquisition of goods … Continue reading Ve have vays of making you buy
Is more always better?
Conspiracy of Freedom was a discussion series by The Breathe Network, in partnership with Tearfund, A Rocha and Stewardship. It aimed to start a conversation in the church about simpler … Continue reading Is more always better?
What is a wellbeing economy?
The Wellbeing Economy is a recurring phrase at the moment, thanks in large part to the advocacy work of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance, which launched last year. A broad range of … Continue reading What is a wellbeing economy?
Learning from what we regret
“Guard against every kind of greed,” Jesus warned his followers, because “life is not measured by how much you own.” That’s a warning that our consumer culture tends to ignore. … Continue reading Learning from what we regret
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