Tag: voluntary associations
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Living Simply in Abundance (20)
We have reviewed the concept of subsidiarity and the importance of the family. But what about single folks? What about nuclear families who are isolated from family support systems? There are needs for relationships beyond the family. Voluntary associations are one way we connect. Educational associations, youth sports leagues, hobby groups, service groups, and political…
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Living Simply in Abundance (13)
The Bible's recurring economic theme is that God owns all that exists. We were created to be stewards (corporately and individually) of God's resources, and God intends for stewards to live in community-wide abundance. Human rebellion entered the equation, and that intention has been terribly marred. Part of the Good News of the coming shalom…
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Household: Voluntary Associations
Up to this point, we have focused almost exclusively on the two institutions of the household and the state. Roman mythology suggests Rome was founded and ruled by kings in the 8th Century B.C.E., but the aristocrats unseated the king and formed a Republic in the late sixth century. That Republic prevailed until the mid-first…