Tag: government shutdown

To think for oneself can be problematic, especially in politics and religion.

Republicans are threatening to shut down the government to try to defund Planned Parenthood.

A recent conversation via Facebook inspired me to address the continuing saga of the Affordable Care Act since it seems to be one of the main reasons the government shutdown continues.

WASHINGTON (RNS) As the government shutdown enters its second week, some religious groups are starting to feel the pinch, and they're also finding ways to reach out.

As a result of the partial government shutdown, some 50 Catholic military chaplains were placed on furlough and faced possible arrest if they attempted to minister on base, Todd Starnes reported at Fox News Saturday.

The issue of money and ethics within secular and theological communities has always been an interesting, controversial discussion. Despite the differing views, one thing remains consistent in that people are incredibly awkward and hesitant about money: how they spend their money, how much money they make, how other people should make and/or spend their money and so on.