cities

URBAN MISSION - SOCIAL IMPACT OF THE GOSPEL IN THE CITY

"seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace."

Church and State in the City provides the first comprehensive analysis of the city's long debate about the public interest. Historian William Issel explores the complex ways that the San Francisco Catholic Church—and its lay men and women—developed relationships with the local businesses, unions, other community groups, and city government to shape debates about how to define and implement the common good. - http://bit.ly/29fswqP

Protestantism spurred mass education, mass printing, widespread voluntary humanitarian organizations, and non-violent social protest movements.

Protestant missionaries spread these innovations globally and fostered major reform movements (including the abolition of slavery) which radically transformed the economies and political systems of the world."
- Dr. Bob Woodberry
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"A lot of immigrants don't know anything about Christianity," said Boone. "Through ESL [English-as- Second-language] class, we have seen about every nation on earth and religious sect come through. We had two Chinese teenagers who had never heard of Jesus before." For some, acts of mercy provide the first exposure to Christ's saving message of hope for the future. - http://bit.ly/29fqmY5

Regarding the church's impact on American culture, Dr. Al Mohler said the church was once an authoritative voice but has now been displaced . . . 77% of Americans polled believe religion is losing its influence in the United States - http://bit.ly/29fqYNB

"Last night I took an overdose of drugs, and I wanted so bad to die. I don't know why I'm alive today."
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