Michael Mushinski
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Faith-Branding: When Churches Become Organizations in a Market Society
Megachurches have become one of the most talked-about and controversial developments in modern religion, with some drawing tens of thousands of attendees each week, managing enormous budgets, expanding into publishing and media networks, and even selling branded merchandise alongside sermons… Continue reading
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Why Did Capitalism Grow in Protestant Societies? A Weberian Inquiry
Max Weber (1864-1920), German sociologist and historian, Capitalism did not appear everywhere at the same time. It did not take root with equal intensity in medieval Italy, Confucian China, Islamic North Africa, or Orthodox Russia. Instead, its most sustained and… Continue reading
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An Interview with Markets & Morality at Hope College
Markets & Morality is a student discussion group at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. We reached out to them for a short interview about their organization’s mission and work. The following answers are courtesy of program assistant Noel Vanderbilt, class… Continue reading
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Restraining Homo Avaris: Regulation and Economic Policy in Early New England
It is a unifying doctrine in Nicene Christianity that man, after the Fall, is sinful by nature. Sin mars the Imago Dei, resulting in man’s inability to please God by his own character. Calvinism, following the philosophical currents of Augustine… Continue reading
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Labor as Calling: The Cult of Work and Its Classical Protestant Roots
In modern American society, generally speaking, labor is conceived of not merely as a professional responsibility carried out in the workplace, but as something far deeper. Work is an integral part of human identity, an activity that people can derive… Continue reading
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The Inspiration Behind and Mission of Theonomica
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success. Continue reading
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“Self-Love”: Puritanism and Economic Individualism
Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning. Continue reading