Author: mwkruse
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Calmly Considered: Free Speech and Cancel Culture
In this month's installment of Calmly Considered, Allan Bevere and I discuss free speech, cancel culture, and the complexities of political engagement in a pluralistic society.
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Calmly Considered: Scarcity or Abundance– Which Is Our World?
Last month, Dr. Allan Bevere and I got together to discuss the nuances of "scarcity and abundance" from theological perspectives. Too often people from the two fields talk past each other with unfair characterizations on this topic. Our conversation hopefully shines some light.
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Calmly Considered Videocasts
Calmly Considered is a videocast hosted by Allan Bevere. Below are links to videocasts he and I have done on topics relating to economics and Christianity. The list is in reverse chronological order. Calmly Considered Videocasts Global Living Conditions– Better Or Worse? Immigration– The Biblical Witness And Current Challenges How The Church Fails Businesspeople Race…
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Calmly Considered: Immigration– The Biblical Witness and Current Challenges
Immigration is a complex topic. Unfortunately, our public discourse produces much more heat than light on the topic. Allan Bevere and I recently had a conversation that only skims the topic, but maybe it will provide some food for thought and encourage helpful conversation.
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The Future of Black-Owned Enterprises
The rate of Black entrepreneurship has always been lower than for other communities due to systemic and overt racism over past generations. This CNBC piece does a good job explaining the ongoing obstacles faced by Black-owned enterprises.
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Calmly Considered: How The Church Fails Businesspeople
Last week, I participated with Allan Bevere in a discussion centered on John Knapp's book "How The Church Fails Businesspeople (And What Can Be Done About It)." Discussion focuses on integrating our faith and working lives, with reflection on why that integration is so challenging.
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Calmly Considered: Race in America– History, Story, and Changing Faces
This is the latest installment in Calmly Considered, hosted by Allan Bevere. This month we are talking about racism in America. We barely skimmed the surface of the topic, as would be expected in a one-hour discussion. Hopefully, our conversation will inspire some deeper thought and encourage more reflection. Are there books or resources you…