2009-11-12T16:49:21-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/capitalism/ http://gospel.com/blog/index.php/2009/11/12/finding-a-christian-perspective-on-black-friday-holiday-sales-and-yet-another-commercialized-christmas/ 2009-11-12T16:49:21-05:00 Brace yourselves for Black Friday! In a sign that the holiday season is finally and officially upon us, Wal-Mart, Target, and other major retailers have just released ads for their Black Friday sales—roadmaps for the annual shopping frenzy following Thanksgiving. What's a Christian to do? http://faithfacts.org/christ-and-the-culture/the-bible-and-government 2008-04-29T15:43:46-05:00 Many people today reject the notion that the Bible should be used as a basis for law. "Narrow minded and outdated!" they say. Ideas have consequences. Let's examine the implications if the Bible, and ultimately God, is or is not the standard for society and its legal system.