Investors can use their money to advance justice, compassion, and human flourishing by aligning their investments with their faith values. Faith-based investing and impact investing strategies can help shape a more just and compassionate world, and proxy voting can be a powerful tool for speaking truth and justice in the marketplace. [... more]

The concept of free will is a central debate in theology, with some arguing that God chooses individuals for salvation and others believing that humans make their own choices. Theologians such as Calvin and Luther have contributed to this discussion, with Calvin's views on total depravity and unconditional election sparking controversy. The idea that humans are unable to come to God without divine intervention is a key aspect of Calvin's theology, with Jesus' statement in John 6:44 being a pivotal text in this debate. [... more]

Jesus' teachings on the hard sayings of Scripture reveal the connection between suffering and sin, emphasizing the importance of repentance and salvation. He reminds us that we are not exempt from tragedy or suffering, and that God's judgment and mercy are at work in our lives. The eternal purpose of God is to bring us to repentance and salvation, and we must respond to pain and sorrow by seeking the solace and comfort of God's presence. [... more]