The Ten Commandments And Human Rights

Author : Walter J. Harrelson
Publisher : Mercer University Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0865545421

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The Ten Commandments and Human Rights by Walter J. Harrelson Pdf

The Ten Commandments and Human Rights sets out to evaluate the importance of the Ten Commandments for the life of faith today. The general thesis is that the commandments are immensely important not only for Jews and Christians, but for all persons seeking to find or to reaffirm a moral foundation for their life and for the life of their children, their religious community, and their society.The fact that the commandments are put negatively is immensely important, for it means that the community that claims these commandments and builds on them has to work out for itself the positive import of not having other gods, not worshipping idols, not profaning the sabbath, not killing and stealing, and committing adultery. Put negatively, these commitments become the groundwork for a humanly free and responsible search for the will of God for individual, family, and corporate life today and in any day.It is true that the commandments originate in ancient Israel, are central to the faith of prophets, priests, and sages, and are claimed and made foundational by Jesus for the Christian community. But these commandments also share much with, for example, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has been presented by the United Nations for adoption by all the nations of earth.The Ten Commandments and Human Rights seeks to show how to avoid moralistic use of the Ten Commandments in religious life today while still affirming that there are absolutely foundational prohibitions that can and must guide the moral life of all peoples. The Ten Commandments need very little revision in order to become such a foundation for a free and responsible life today.

Author : Michael K. Abel,Brent J. Schmidt
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781643001227

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America Versus the Ten Commandments by Michael K. Abel,Brent J. Schmidt Pdf

Ongoing debates about gay marriage, abortion, religious freedom, and many other issues remind us that a culture war is now being waged over what it means to be moral in America, calling into question biblical ideals that have shaped American society for hundreds of years. Some claim that the moral traditions of the past are oppressive and outdated while others believe they are the only hope to save a morally declining nation. It is in this context that the question motivating this book emerged: To what extent do Americans keep the Ten Commandments, sometimes called the Decalogue? How prevalent in America are adultery, dishonesty, theft, murder, coveting, and other behaviors prohibited in Judeo-Christian tradition? How much do Americans really focus on God, honor their parents, and keep the Sabbath Day holy? This book explores the historical context and meaning of each commandment in order to compare ancient understandings of right and wrong to those of modern America and then examines its compliance. Analysis of adherence to each of the Ten Commandments, using data collected from tens of thousands of Americans, paints an engaging picture of their commitment to the morals of the Decalogue. In contrast to most books exploring moral issues, this one does not tell readers what to think about the evidence. Rather, it encourages them to carefully consider the information and come to their own conclusions about the moral virtue or depravity of US society. Readers may use the evidence found in this book to satisfy curiosity, settle bets, shape public policy, create sermons, stimulate conversation, or, even better, to understand human nature. They will come away equipped with knowledge that will encourage self-reflection and increased understanding of twenty-first century American morality.

Author : Adam A. Seck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 743 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Christianity
ISBN : 0986692808

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The Destiny by Adam A. Seck Pdf

Author : Robert Traer
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1589018451

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Faith in Human Rights by Robert Traer Pdf

In this first comprehensive study of the problem of a universal definition of human rights, Robert Traer argues that contemporary theological discourse contains an affirmation of faith that unites members of world religious traditions with secular humanists in a common struggle to establish human rights as the basis for human dignity. Scholars of religion, law, and comparative religious ethics, as well as human rights advocates will find it an invaluable guide.

Author : Brian Orend
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2002-05-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781770481459

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Human Rights by Brian Orend Pdf

Winner: 2002 Choice Outstanding Academic Title Award What are human rights? What justifies us in believing we have them? What are rights-holders and duty-bearers? Who should bear the costs and responsibilities for making human rights real? Why have some criticized the human rights perspective? And how can those supportive of human rights best respond? These and other conceptual issues are discussed in full in the first part of this book. The second part offers a detailed account of how the human rights idea came to be such a powerful force in the contemporary world; it traces the evolution of human rights from their origins to their present position in our daily lives, in political struggles, and in both national and international law.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105119614183

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Military Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : William P. Brown
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664223230

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The Ten Commandments by William P. Brown Pdf

Offering a host of classic and new essays surveying the scholarly ethical and biblical debate surrounding the Ten Commandments, William Brown organizes his volume into three parts: the history of interpretation, contemporary reflections on the Decalogue as a whole, and contemporary reflections on individual commandments. A useful addition to ethics as well as Old Testament and Hebrew Bible courses, Brown'sThe Ten Commandmentswill be a standard reference for all Decalogue research, as it facilitates a helpful balance between moral, theological, and biblical study. The Library of Theological Ethics series focuses on what it means to think theologically and ethically. It presents a selection of important and otherwise unavailable texts in easily accessible form. Volumes in this series will enable sustained dialogue with predecessors though reflection on classic works in the field.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : OSU:32435050961093

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Professional Journal of the United States Army by Anonim Pdf

Author : Daniel E. Lee,Elizabeth J. Lee
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781139490801

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Human Rights and the Ethics of Globalization by Daniel E. Lee,Elizabeth J. Lee Pdf

Human Rights and the Ethics of Globalization provides a balanced, thoughtful discussion of the globalization of the economy and the ethical considerations inherent in the many changes it has prompted. The book's introduction maps out the philosophical foundations for constructing an ethic of globalization, taking into account both traditional and contemporary sources. These ideals are applied to four specific test cases: the ethics of investing in China, the case study of the Firestone company's presence in Liberia, free-trade and fair-trade issues pertaining to the coffee trade with Ethiopia and the use of low-wage factories in Mexico to serve the US market. The book concludes with a comprehensive discussion of how to enforce global compliance with basic human rights standards, with particular attention to stopping abuses by multinational corporations through litigation under the Alien Tort Claims Act.

Author : Yiu Sing Lúcás Chan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781442215559

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The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes by Yiu Sing Lúcás Chan Pdf

The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes are often considered significant texts for the Christian moral life. However, most interpretations of these passages either focus on the original meaning of the text or how the texts should impact ordinary living today. In The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes Yiu Sing Lúcás Chan brings together biblical studies and Christian ethics to look at these foundational texts in a new way. For each passage Chan asks both what the texts meant and what they mean today. He helps readers to carefully study the text’s original meaning, then interpret the text within a sound ethical framework. The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes is an excellent introduction to key concepts in biblical studies and Christian ethics that combines sound study with warmth and wisdom.

Author : Ronald Stone
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2005-11-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0567026418

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Prophetic Realism by Ronald Stone Pdf

After September 11, 2001, ordinary citizens faced a new world ruled by political and religious machinations against the threat of terrorism. While political leaders pursued a policy of militarism, many religious leaders advocated pacifism. Ronald H. Stone advocates a middle road between these two extremes, what he calls prophetic realism. Taking up Reinhold Niebuhr's notion of Christian realism, Stone argues that our current situation calls for hard answers to hard questions. Stone offers compelling evidence that Jesus provides the prophetic model of our interaction with our enemies. This book will change people's minds about the relationship of religion and politics in the contemporary world.

Author : Natan Lerner
Publisher : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004232150

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Religion, Secular Beliefs and Human Rights by Natan Lerner Pdf

Intended for law schools, human rights scholars and activists, and international organizations, this book discusses the legal meaning of religion and belief, the UN work in this respect, religious minorities, the issues of proselytism, religion and terrorism, the use of religious symbols, international criminal law, and other relevant issues.

Author : Bernard Jackson S
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134959495

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The Jewish Law Annual Volume 5 by Bernard Jackson S Pdf

Volume 15 of The Jewish Law Annual adds to the growing list of articles on Jewish law that have been published in volumes 1-14 of this series, providing English-speaking readers with scholarly material meeting the highest academic standards. The volume contains six articles diverse in their scope and focus, encompassing legal, historical, textual, comparative and conceptual analysis, as well as a survey of recent literature and a chronicle of cases of interest. Among the topics covered are: lying in rabbinical court proceedings; unjust enrichment; can a witness serve as judge in the same case?; Caro's Shulham Arukh v. Maimonides' Mishne Torah in the Yemenite community, the New Jersey eruv wards.

Author : Esther D. Reed
Publisher : Baylor University Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Civil rights
ISBN : 9781932792973

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The Ethics of Human Rights by Esther D. Reed Pdf

In The Ethics of Human Rights, Esther Reed constructs a Christian theology of "right," "rights" and "natural rights" and does so in constant awareness of and conversation with the public and political implications of such a theology. Reed's use of Genesis 9:1-17, God's covenant with Noah, enables her critical Christian engagement with issue of right and her application of this Christian theology of rights to the contemporary moral dilemmas of animal rights, the environment, and democracy.

Author : Katrine Evans
Publisher : Victoria University Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0864733623

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Human Rights and the Common Good by Katrine Evans Pdf

A range of contributors discuss biblical and theological interpretations of human rights issues and consider the "radical critique provided by liberation theology".