Lake Lambert, author of the new book, Spirituality, Inc., speaks to BiblEconomy about the growing trend to bring spirituality into the workplace. The professor of religion shares his favorite economic lessons from the Bible. Who is the model of a visionary and gifted manager? Do the Bible’s teachings encourage capitalism or socialism?
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Searching for meaning in the Haiti earthquake, author Rev. Mary McQueen writes about the Bible’s call for compassion and charity. Instead of asking “Why” such a terrible event occurred, it’s perhaps more productive to think about “How” we can help. She writes:
The Bible book of Ecclesiastes, (known as part of “Wisdom Literature”) focuses again and [...]

The Los Angeles Times looks at a new film “Sympathy for Delicious,” the directorial debut for Mark Ruffalo. Written by Christopher Thornton, the story revolves around a paralyzed DJ struggling on the streets of L.A. He turns to faith healing and mysteriously develops the ability to heal the sick, yet he can’t cure himself. Is [...]

The Michigan defense contractor we reported on last week will voluntarily stop stamping references to Bible verses on combat rifle sights made for the U.S. military.
The references to Bible passages raised concerns that the citations break a government rule that bars proselytizing by American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, which are predominantly Muslim countries.
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That’s what the  new book, “Spirituality, Inc.” by Lake Lambert III explores. In a Wall Street Journal Review :
… Lake Lambert III explains in “Spirituality, Inc.,” religious faith is on display in American business as perhaps never before, from Tyson Foods’ “workplace chaplains [who] roam the corporate halls and processing floors” to the never-open-on-Sunday Chick-fil-A’s [...]

Here’s more from ABC News on the Jesus codes inscribed in military rifles. The Marines Corps is going to talk with the manufacturer, apparently concerned how the guns might  be “perceived.” But CentCom says it sees no difference between this and U.S. currency, which has religious inscriptions. (Photo from ABCNews.com)

Here’s a glowing review of the new film “The Book of Eli.” It depicts a time after war leading to an apocalypse, where - among the vast destruction - nearly all of the Bibles have been destroyed. One Bible remains and it is held by Eli, played by Denzel Washington who travels west and from there must decide what to do with [...]

ABC’s investigative correspondent Brian Ross reports that coded references to Jesus Christ are inscribed on high-powered rifle sights provided to the United States military. The scopes - manufactured by a Michigan company - are used by U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and in training Iraqi and Afghan soldiers. “The maker of the sights, Trijicon, has [...]

A PR release for Christian “Faith Gatherings” next month that are focused on merging faith and work cites a high number:
“The Bible mentions work more than 800 times,” explains Gerard Long, executive director for Alpha USA. “You’re not supposed to turn off a switch when you leave church on Sunday. God wants to walk with us [...]

Some evidence found that the Bible may be centuries older than previously thought.
Biblical Studies Professor Gershon Galil, of Haifa University in Israel, deciphered ancient text found on a shard of pottery in Israel. Turns out this is the earliest known example of Hebrew writing. LiveScience.com reports:
Until now, many scholars have held that the Hebrew Bible originated in the [...]