God S Resistance

Author : Dustin A. Gish,Daniel P. Klinghard
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780739182208

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Resistance to Tyrants, Obedience to God by Dustin A. Gish,Daniel P. Klinghard Pdf

Both reason and religion have been acknowledged by scholars to have had a profound impact on the foundation and formation of the American regime. But the significance, pervasiveness, and depth of that impact have also been disputed. While many have approached the American founding period with an interest in the influence of Enlightenment reason or Biblical religion, they have often assumed such influences to be exclusive, irreconcilable, or contradictory. Few scholarly works have sought to study the mutual influence of reason and religion as intertwined strands shaping the American historical and political experience at its founding. The purpose of the chapters in this volume, authored by a distinguished group of scholars in political science, intellectual history, literature, and philosophy, is to examine how this mutual influence was made manifest in the American Founding—especially in the writings, speeches, and thought of critical figures (Thomas Paine, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, Charles Carroll), and in later works by key interpreters of the American Founding (Alexis de Tocqueville and Abraham Lincoln). Taken as a whole, then, this volume does not attempt to explain away the potential opposition between religion and reason in the American mind of the late eighteenth- and early nineteenth- centuries, but instead argues that there is a uniquely American perspective and political thought that emerges from this tension. The chapters gathered here, individually and collectively, seek to illuminate the animating affect of this tension on the political rhetoric, thought, and history of the early American period. By taking seriously and exploring the mutual influence of these two themes in creative tension, rather than seeing them as diametrically opposed or as mutually exclusive, this volume thus reveals how the pervasiveness and resonance of Biblical narratives and religion supported and infused Enlightened political discourse and action at the Founding, thereby articulating the complementarity of reason and religion during this critical period.

Author : Jon Tyson
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780735290693

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Beautiful Resistance by Jon Tyson Pdf

In a time of compromise and disillusionment, God is calling his people to a movement of beautiful resistance. We live in a time when our culture is becoming increasingly shallow, coarse, and empty. Radical shifts in the areas of sexuality, ethics, technology, secular ideologies, and religion have caused the once-familiar landscape of a generation ago to be virtually unrecognizable. Yet rather than shine as a beacon of light, the church often is silent or accommodating. This isn’t a new phenomenon. During World War II, pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was deeply troubled by the compromise in the German church. Their capitulation to the Nazi party brought shame and dishonor to the gospel. In response, he helped create an underground movement of churches that trained disciples and ultimately sought to renew the church and culture of the day. In our compromised church, we need new underground movements of discipleship and resistance. Widely respected New York pastor Jon Tyson unveils a revived vision for faithful discipleship—one that dares to renew culture, restore credibility, and replace compromise with conviction. For all who have felt this conflict in the soul between who we are and who God calls us to be, Beautiful Resistance is a bold invitation to reclaim what’s been lost—regardless of the cost. Praise for Beautiful Resistance “Beautiful Resistance is one of the most compelling and defiant books I’ve read in a long time. I love Jon’s radical, no-messing vision of the church as a prophetic community. This is a wake-up call for us all from the heart of a man who lives his message, loves his city, and serves his Lord with a passion and intelligence destined to become less rare.”—Pete Greig, founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement

Author : Brad Christerson,Alexia Salvatierra,Robert Chao Romero,Nancy Wang Yuen
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781479816415

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God's Resistance by Brad Christerson,Alexia Salvatierra,Robert Chao Romero,Nancy Wang Yuen Pdf

"This book explores the power of faith in mobilizing resistance to restrictive immigration policies in the US by analyzing the strategies, successes, and failures of faith-based immigrant rights organizations"--

Author : Walter Brueggemann
Publisher : Presbyterian Publishing Corp
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611643886

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Sabbath as Resistance by Walter Brueggemann Pdf

Discussions about the Sabbath often center around moralistic laws and arguments over whether a person should be able to play cards or purchase liquor on Sundays. In this volume, popular author Walter Brueggemann writes that the Sabbath is not simply about keeping rules but rather about becoming a whole person and restoring a whole society. Importantly, Brueggemann speaks to a 24/7 society of consumption, a society in which we live to achieve, accomplish, perform, and possess. We want more, own more, use more, eat more, and drink more. Keeping the Sabbath allows us to break this restless cycle and focus on what is truly important: God, other people, all life. Brueggemann offers a transformative vision of the wholeness God intends, giving world-weary Christians a glimpse of a more fulfilling and simpler life through Sabbath observance.

Author : Ashley Abercrombie
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493430222

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Love Is the Resistance by Ashley Abercrombie Pdf

When it comes to disagreement, we are in perpetual fight-or-flight mode. Rather than respond with a posture of compassion and connection, we are encouraged to "resist" others personally and politically. Either we engage in fruitless arguments with people who refuse to see things our way or we retreat to our echo chambers where everyone agrees with us. But the real resistance, the kind that helps us grow, is learning to love others--especially those who disagree with us. If you're tired of seeing your real-life and online communities in turmoil and you long to be an agent of peace, understanding, and reconciliation, it's time to join a new kind of resistance movement--one that pushes us toward personal transformation. Grounded in Scripture and illustrated with compelling true stories, this new book from Ashley Abercrombie will help you gain the confidence to communicate and connect with others, stop avoiding necessary tension, and resolve your internal and external conflicts. When we make love our habitual reaction to the conflicts and divisions in our lives, we'll find that we can stay true to our convictions without sacrificing our relationships.

Author : Percival Lowell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Cults
ISBN : HARVARD:32044107252728

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Occult Japan, Or, The Way of the Gods by Percival Lowell Pdf

Author : Percival Lowell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Cults
ISBN : OSU:32435016186801

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Occult Japan : Shinto, Shamanism, and the Way of the Gods by Percival Lowell Pdf

"Shinto, or The Way of the Gods, is the oldest religious faith of the Japanese people. Based on the aboriginal worship of nature and ancestors, it is a religion of innumberable deities and rituals." " Percival Lowell... drew these descriptions from his own observations and experiences during his travels throughout Japan at the end of the nineteenth century." -- Cover description.

Author : Henry Donald Maurice Spence-Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Bible
ISBN : UIUC:30112082961571

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The Pulpit Commentary by Henry Donald Maurice Spence-Jones Pdf

Author : Лев Tolstoy
Publisher : Litres
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9785040546657

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The Kingdom of God is Within You; What is Art? by Лев Tolstoy Pdf

Author : Sharon Delgado
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506432854

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Shaking the Gates of Hell by Sharon Delgado Pdf

Shaking the Gates of Hell: Faith-Led Resistance to Corporate Globalization breaks new ground by describing the global economy and its effects from the perspective of an integrated theology of "the earth as primary revelation" and the institutional powers of this world. It reaches the conclusion that hope lies in nonviolent resistance and ecological and social responsibility based on God's action in Jesus and in the triumph of God over the powers. This book describes today's interrelated social, economic, and ecological crises and makes the case that we face a living hell on earth if we do not address them. It provides an overview of the global economic system and offers a comprehensive theological analysis of the network of primary institutions that make up what Walter Wink calls the "Domination System." It points readers in the direction of hope based on following the way of Jesus, who lived in nonviolent resistance to the powers of his day. This new, revised edition continues the powerful story of the original, extending the analysis of the global economy from the 2008 collapse and recession to its alleged recovery. It addresses the Obama administration's policies on economics, trade, and the environment, and provides further reflections on American foreign and military policy in this so-called New American Century.

Author : Eleonore Stump
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780192543400

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Atonement by Eleonore Stump Pdf

The concept of the atonement is one of the defining doctrine of Christianity. Over the course of many centuries, theologians, church forefathers, philosophers and more have proposed a huge expanse of interpretations of Christ's sacrifice for humanity, each different to the next. In this ambitious study, Eleonore Stump uses the context of this history of interpretation to reconsider the doctrine afresh with philosophical care. Whatever exactly the atonement is, it is supposed to include a solution to the problems of the human condition, especially its guilt and shame. Stump canvasses the major interpretations of the doctrine, highlighting their shortcomings as an explanation for this solution. In their place, she argues for an interpretation that is both novel whilst still using traditional theology, including Anselm's well-known account of the doctrine. Atonement is a rich exploration of the doctrine and all that it covers: love, union, guilt, shame, forgiveness, retribution, punishment, shared attention, mind-reading, empathy, and various other issues in moral psychology and ethics.

Author : Ginger Gaines-Cirelli
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781501856860

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Sacred Resistance by Ginger Gaines-Cirelli Pdf

In the midst of polarized communities and nations, religious leaders across the theological spectrum are seeking help with how to respond and lead in troubled times. The need for courage to speak out and act is ever-present, because every generation faces a new set of fears and troubles. Author Ginger Gaines-Cirelli pastors a church in the heart of Washington DC, adjacent to the White House, which actively works to bring justice and help for marginalized communities, refugees and immigrants, and the endangered earth. She inspires and leads this work through preaching and by organizing and developing strong leaders, deeply rooted in a well-developed theological understanding. Pastoral warmth and compassion characterize the recommended practices. Sacred Resistance addresses these questions, among others: • When Christians see that something is wrong in our nation or community, how and when should we respond? • When we see multiple instances of 'wrong', how do we choose which ones to address? • How can pastors and other leaders faithfully take risks without violating relationships with the congregation or denomination? • What historical, biblical, and theological safety nets can be relied on? • How can we take care of ourselves and one another, so that our ministries and lives are sustained?

Author : Keith Ruckhaus
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2002-11-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781592440900

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When God Stops Working by Keith Ruckhaus Pdf

Author : Veronika Weidner
Publisher : Springer
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-29
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783319975177

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Examining Schellenberg's Hiddenness Argument by Veronika Weidner Pdf

This book examines the so-called hiddenness argument of the Canadian philosopher John L. Schellenberg. ​The hiddenness of God is a topic evincing a rich tradition in the monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Rather recently, an argument emerged claiming that the hiddenness of God reveals on closer inspection the non-existence of God. Some say that Schellenberg ́s hiddenness argument is likely as forceful as the argument from evil rendering theism rather implausible or even false. In this book, an account of the traditional theistic notion of divine hiddenness is presented, which contrasts sharply from Schellenberg ́s use of the term. Moreover, a well-needed detailed exposition of the premises of the hiddenness argument is offered, thereby preparing the ground for an even more in-depth future hiddenness debate. Furthermore, a reply to the argument is given which challenges the truth of one specific subpremise, according to which belief that God exists is necessary in order to personally relate to God. Even though a plausible case is made that the hiddenness argument is unsound, it is beyond dispute that the argument deserves more serious reflection by theists and atheists alike.

Author : John Pearson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Apostles' Creed
ISBN : CHI:18043926

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An Exposition of the Creed by John Pearson Pdf