Religious issues and debates Books

Le Traité de la religion chrétienne par rapport à la vie civile est un livre qui explore la relation complexe entre la religion et la vie civile. Il fournit des solutions aux problèmes causés par la religion dans la vie civile, tout en soulignant...

Dieses Buch ist eine Sammlung von Predigten, die sich mit der Würde des Menschen aus christlicher Sicht befassen. Georg Joachim Zollikofer, ein bekannter Schweizer evangelischer Geistlicher und Autor, behandelt in diesem Buch Themen wie Selbstachtung,...

Summa Theologiae Moralis is a comprehensive survey of Catholic moral theology, written by H. Noldin. The book explores various aspects of morality from a Catholic perspective, offering readers deep insights into the ethical teachings of the Catholic...

This book is a comprehensive survey of the wisdom of God in the creation. It covers topics such as natural philosophy, astronomy, and cosmology. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of science and religion, as well as...

Published in 1866, this pioneering work by businessman and philanthropist Stephen Colwell explores the role of Christianity in American life. Colwell draws on his own experiences as a member of the Society of Friends (Quakers) to argue for a more...

In this thought-provoking book, William F. English explores the relationship between evolution and the concept of God. He argues that a belief in evolution does not necessitate a rejection of religion, but rather can enhance one's spiritual experience...

This work of philosophical and theological reflection examines the challenges facing religious belief in the modern world. The author offers a critique of traditional religious institutions and practices, arguing that they are ill-equipped to meet the...

Written by the celebrated poet and philosopher Samuel Taylor Coleridge, this book offers a unique perspective on the role of religion in politics. Drawing on biblical teachings, Coleridge argues that political leaders must act with wisdom and foresight,...

This book examines the teachings of Christ on civil obedience, focusing specifically on the payment of tribute. John Brown provides a detailed analysis of the biblical passages that address this issue and their implications for modern Christians. Brown...

This book offers inspirational and thought-provoking insight into some of the most pressing social and moral issues of the time. It includes addresses and speeches delivered at the 3rd World's Christian Citizenship Conference, which brought together...

In this thought-provoking work, John Saltmarsh explores the complex issues surrounding religious diversity and tolerance. Drawing on a range of historical and contemporary sources, he argues for a spirit of forbearance and humility among believers of...

One of the most influential works of American theology, Whedon's magnum opus offers a compelling defense of free will and the moral responsibility of human beings. With careful analysis of theological and philosophical arguments, he makes a strong case...

Il volume di Faustinus Scarpazza è uno dei testi più importanti della teologia morale cattolica. Scarpazza, seguendo le tracce di Benedetto XIV, affronta una grande varietà di temi, dalla moralità delle azioni umane ai precetti della chiesa. Grazie alla...

The Bible appears to give mixed and even conflicting signals on the four case issues of slavery, Sabbath, war, and women. New Testament scholar Willard Swartley seeks to identify the difficulties surrounding these discussions and clarify basic learnings...

Genetic manipulation. Designer babies. Prenatal screening. The genomic revolution. Cutting-edge issues in reproductive bioethics grab our attention almost daily, prompting strong responses from various sides. As science advances and comes ever closer to...

In all the noisy rhetoric currently surrounding immigration, one important question is rarely asked: What ethical responsibilities do immigrants and citizens have to each other? In this book Tisha Rajendra reframes the confused and often heated debate...

This authoritative book is the most comprehensive examination ever of the sacredness of human life. Never before has one volume explored this subject in such a multifaceted way, encompassing biblical roots, theological elaborations, historical cases, and...

Religious beliefs and attitudes have long been recognized as playing an important role in sexual functioning, but the relationship between religion and sexual behavior has rarely been studied in a comprehensive way. The...

Do you have doubts that evolution and theology are compatible? In EvolutionFor Creationists, author Edward C. Mendler offers an intelligent analysis of whythere is no conflict between evolution and theology. Mendler explains evolution inlaymen's terms to...

In this book, Daniel K. Miller articulates a new vision of human and animal relationships based on the foundational love ethic within Christianity. Framed around Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan, Animal Ethics and Theology thoughtfully examines the...

The Postsecular Imagination presents a rich, interdisciplinary study of postsecularism as an affirmational political possibility emerging through the potentials and limits of both secular and religious thought. While secularism and religion can foster...

This book examines how major interpretations of quantum theory are progressing toward a more unified understanding and experience of nature. It offers subtle insights to address core issues of wave-particle duality, the measurement problem, the mind/body...

How do we know the difference between right and wrong? How can we make decisions about issues from germ-line genetic engineering to the regulation of banking, from nuclear power to ethnic bioweapons, from end-of-life care to global warming? What does it...

First published in 1977, this book has been recognised as one of the most successful studies to be made of the impact of a Christian mission in Africa. Starting with a survey of the economy and society of Malawi in the mid ninetieth century, the book...

Masterarbeit aus dem Jahr 2017 im Fachbereich Theologie - Sonstiges, Note: 1,1, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (Seminar für philosophische Grundfragen der Theologie), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Freiheit und christliche Moral, eine...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2018 im Fachbereich Politik - Region: Sonstige Staaten, Note: 1,3, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die Arbeit beschäftigt sich mit folgender Frage: Wie gestaltet der Front National in...

Flourishing on the Edge of Faith is a passionate meditation on the profound significance of Jesus's prayer. With years of study, teaching, and peacemaking around the world, Dr. Andrew DeCort uncovers Jesus's radical vision for human flourishing in the...

Dr. Amitava Dasgupta was born in Calcutta, India, in 1958 to a Hindu mother and an atheist father. A natural skeptic, he spent his early years searching for the meaning of life in the books of both theologians and scientists, but to no avail. It was not...

May beggars be excluded from public spaces? May vagabonds be denied access to foreign cities? Should assistance to the poor rely on private charity rather than public welfare institutions? These and similar questions are at the heart of Deliberation...

The dozens of petitions addressed to Parliament and the army in the five months before Charles I’s execution are widely recognised as having influenced the events that led to his trial and death. A few phrases or short passages from the texts have...

With subjects ranging from William Blacke to Nostradamus, this book considers all things apocalyptic and asks the question of why the end of time has captured the human imagination in so many ways.

Can a church that is compromised through dependence on temporal, political power speak with a powerful prophetic voice in the world?As the body of Christ, the church has a prophetic role in the world. Prophets have always spoken clearly to people in...

When Ideology Goes Wrong discusses the darkest corners of human behaviour that lead to extreme violence from delusional killers controlled by a twisted fantasy in their own minds.They need to satisfy some desperate urge in killing random victims. Then to...

Almost without noticing it happen, we have found ourselves shopping, communicating, playing and even worshipping online. The most profound effect of technology has been the transformation of culture. For Christians, the most important question is not...

Dr Amos Winarto Oei brings fresh clarity and understanding of the antitheses of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount. Providing a thorough evaluation of key historical and contemporary interpretations of Matthew 5:21–48 from notable theologians, Oei...

The Communist Manifesto was published in 1848 and is written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. It is without doubt one of the world's most influential political manuscripts. The text was commissioned by the Communist League to explain the League's aims...

چون تعالیم قرآن مجید ما را به سرچشمه خوشبختی و سعادت رهنمون می کند و سفارشات خداوند به اخلاقیات و موازین تربیتی پایه سعادت انسانها را در زندگی شان فراهم می کند، و همچنین قرآن با ظلمت های فردی مثل خودخواهی، منفعت طلبی، هواپرستی و با ظلمت های اجتماعی...

The American church is in crisis. The crisis is not caused by the politics of Trumpism, though that is the occasion for it. The crisis is evoked by the great challenge which every generation faces: to follow Jesus Christ in the way of discipleship. The...

In his memoir, What Are You Doing About It?, ethicist and activist David W. Gill takes readers on an exciting inside tour of the academic, cultural, religious, and political landscape in which he has lived and worked for the past several decades. From...

Can today's Christians reconcile a belief in self-actualization with the extreme ethical demands of the New Testament? The author argues that they can, although not easily, and that the felt uneasiness between two concerns--self-fulfillment and...