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Author : Miroslav Volf
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781587432989
An intellectual and applied Christian engagement with what it really means to flourish as human beings in relationship to God and one another.
Author : Miroslav Volf,Ryan McAnnally-Linz
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493404667
Celebrated Theologian Offers Wisdom for Civic Engagement Christian citizens have a responsibility to make political and ethical judgments in light of their faith and to participate in the public lives of their communities--from their local neighborhoods to the national scene. But it can be difficult to discern who to vote for, which policies to support, and how to respond to the social and cultural trends of our time. This nonpartisan handbook offers Christians practical guidance for thinking through complicated public issues and faithfully following Jesus as citizens of their countries. The book focuses on enduring Christian commitments that should guide readers in their judgments and encourages legitimate debate among Christians over how to live out core values. The book also includes lists of resources for further reflection in each chapter and "room for debate" questions to consider.
Author : Jonathan Malesic
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781587432262
Provocatively argues that concealing Christian identity in American public life is the best way to maintain faithful witness and integrity.
Author : William Stringfellow
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1999-02-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725206502
'A Private and Public Faith' is a heartfelt protest against the self-serving religiosity that characterizes so much of religion in contemporary American society, and which affects to such a large degree the life of the churches of American Protestantism. Stringfellow's protest is motivated by a passionate concern that the authentic life of the Word of God should operate freely in the church and in the world. His exposition of this life for individual, church, and society is profound yet simple. An excerpt on discerning God's presence: In other words, the most notorious, plain, and victorious truth of God is that God participates in our history -- even yours and mine. Our history -- all our anxieties -- have become the scene of His presence and the matter of His care. We are safe. We are free. Wherever we turn we shall discover that God is already there. Therefore, wherever it be, fear not, be thankful, rejoice, and boast of God."
Author : Kevin Vallier
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317815754
In the eyes of many, liberalism requires the aggressive secularization of social institutions, especially public media and public schools. The unfortunate result is that many Americans have become alienated from the liberal tradition because they believe it threatens their most sacred forms of life. This was not always the case: in American history, the relation between liberalism and religion has often been one of mutual respect and support. In Liberal Politics and Public Faith: Beyond Separation, Kevin Vallier attempts to reestablish mutual respect by developing a liberal political theory that avoids the standard liberal hostility to religious voices in public life. He claims that the dominant form of academic liberalism, public reason liberalism, is far friendlier to religious influences in public life than either its proponents or detractors suppose. The best interpretation of public reason, convergence liberalism, rejects the much-derided "privatization" of religious belief, instead viewing religious contributions to politics as a resource for liberal political institutions. Many books reject privatization, Liberal Politics and Public Faith: Beyond Separation is unique in doing so on liberal grounds.
Author : William Carr Peel,Walter L. Larimore
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310246091
"Going Public with Your Faith" is a call for believers to be ordinary followers of Jesus, taking their faith to work and living it out daily in the ordinary transactions of life. It includes personal stories from individuals who have made an impact in their workplaces and examines biblical characters in their places of work.
Author : Miroslav Volf
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441232076
Covering such timely issues as witness in a multifaith society and political engagement in a pluralistic world, this compelling book highlights things Christians can do to serve the common good. Now in paperback. Praise for the cloth edition Named one of the "Top 100 Books" and one of the "Top 10 Religion Books" of 2011 by Publishers Weekly "Accessible, wise guidance for people of all faiths."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Highly original. . . . The book deserves a wide audience and is one that will affect its readers well after they have turned the final page."--Christianity Today (5-star review)
Author : Rowan Williams
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781408187586
Rowan Williams on critical contemporary issues in his final book as Archbishop of Canterbury.
Author : Preston Manning
Publisher : Castle Quay Books
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781927355923
The connection between faith, leadership and public life is a complex one as Preston Manning knows all too well from his years as a scout and trailblazer on Canada’s political frontiers. Now, in his new book Faith, Leadership and Public Life: Leadership Lessons from Moses to Jesus he fearlessly tackles this subject by drawing upon his own years in Canada’s parliament and political arena and upon relevant lessons to be learned from the public lives of the founding giants of Judaism and the Christian faith. Starting with the public life of Jesus himself, he also draws upon the experience of those leaders whom Jesus most frequently referenced such as Moses and David, as well as examining the lives of leaders such as Joseph and Daniel who were called upon to exercise their faith in societies and political systems hostile to their beliefs. He challenges people of faith today to learn from their examples about how to conduct ourselves responsibly at the faith-political interface, while bringing what Jesus called “salt and light” to bear on the political issues and structures of our times. If you are a person of faith, currently active in politics or leadership, or contemplating involvement in either, the following pages will help you in meeting those challenges.
Author : Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830836482
2019 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award - Political and Social Sciences The religious Right taught America to misread the Bible. Christians have misused Scripture to consolidate power, stoke fears, and defend against enemies. But people who have been hurt by the attacks of Christian nationalism can help us rediscover God's vision for faith in public life. Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove explores how religious culture wars have misrepresented Christianity at the expense of the poor, and how listening to marginalized communities can help us hear God's call to love and justice in the world. He highlights people on the frontlines of issues ranging from immigration policy and voting rights to women's rights and environmental stewardship. Through these narratives, we encounter a recovery of values that upholds the dignity of all people. Rediscover hope for faithful public witness that serves the common good. Join the revolution.
Author : George Carey,Andrew Carey
Publisher : Monarch Books
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780857210302
Secular assumptions are being introduced piecemeal into our way of life. From the Millennium Dome (what exactly was it celebrating?) to the restrictions on the wearing of crosses and abolition of nativity plays, Christianity is being marginalised. Christian social initiatives at local levels are now so severely restricted that several Christian bodies issue guidelines on handling local council prejudice. There is a widespread if illdefined sense that a valuable heritage is slipping away. Yet the Bible and Prayer Book are seminal for our language and literature; Christian social action predated the modern welfare state; our laws are based on Christian ethical systems. Christians should push back, re-engaging with politicians and opinion formers. Christians must be salt and light. Introverted Christianity must give way to engagement with the world, not defensively but with confidence and hope. It is time for a proper debate about the place of faith in modern Britain.
Author : Miroslav Volf,Tony Blair
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780300190557
More than almost anything else, globalization and the great world religions are shaping our lives, affecting everything from the public policies of political leaders and the economic decisions of industry bosses and employees, to university curricula, all the way to the inner longings of our hearts. Integral to both globalization and religions are compelling, overlapping, and sometimes competing visions of what it means to live well. In this perceptive, deeply personal, and beautifully written book, a leading theologian sheds light on how religions and globalization have historically interacted and argues for what their relationship ought to be. Recounting how these twinned forces have intersected in his own life, he shows how world religions, despite their malfunctions, remain one of our most potent sources of moral motivation and contain within them profoundly evocative accounts of human flourishing. Globalization should be judged by how well it serves us for living out our authentic humanity as envisioned within these traditions. Through renewal and reform, religions might, in turn, shape globalization so that can be about more than bread alone.
Author : Ivor J. Davidson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : IND:30000101122418
The second volume of the Baker History of the Church, this book covers the years AD 312-600, explaining how the church defended itself against unorthodox views and clarified its definition of Jesus Christ.
Author : Melissa Rogers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Religion and politics
ISBN : 1481309706
Introduction: Religion's Role in American Public Life -- Religion and the Constitution : Historical Origins -- Religion and the Constitution : Some Key Concepts and Cases -- Faith and 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue : The Role of Religion in the White House -- Religion, Policy, and Politics : Barring Religious Texts--Protecting Rights to Engage in Policy and Politics -- Religious Expression on Government Property : Prohibiting Government Speech Endorsing Religion--Protecting Nongovernmental Religious Speech -- Government Partnerships with Faith-Based Organizations : Creating Partnerships to Serve People in Need -- Faith and Federal Funds : Supporting Secular, Not Religious, Activities -- Religious Exemptions and Accommodations : Balancing Claims of Conscience with Other Interests -- Faith and the Workplace : Respecting Religious Freedom in Employment -- Religious Discrimination and Hate Crimes : Fighting Hatred and Bias--Protecting Freedom and Pluralism -- Conclusion: A Crossroads for Faith in American Public Life.
Author : Michael J. Himes,Kenneth R. Himes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015029543199
Agreeing with scholars such as David Tracy, Martin Marty, and Rheinhold Niebuhr, Michael and Kenneth Himes affirm that there is indeed such a thing as public theology and take up the task of proposing themes and the framework for bringing theology into dialogue with societal issues and concerns. A great resource for those wishing to understand the social implications of religious belief.