Daily Archives: 22 November 22, 2010
New Bible drops gender-neutral language of ’05 version
The world’s best-selling Bible is getting an upgrade. At stake are millions of dollars in publishing revenue and the trust of millions of churchgoers. Since its debut in 1978, the New International Version — known as the NIV — has … Continue reading
Low incomes make poor more conservative, study finds
You might think that in a time when more money is concentrated in fewer hands and incomes vary wildly from billions to subsistence, poor people might increase their support for government policies that offer some help. Not in America. New … Continue reading
Nashville church fights $425,000 tax bill
A South Nashville megachurch facing a $425,000 property tax bill is fighting the assessment on its gym, bookstore and cafe. The Tennessee State Board of Equalization, which decides tax exemptions for churches, contends those are commercial enterprises, so the portion … Continue reading