Theologian and ethicist Craig Hovey exposes the flaws in the idea that science alone answers our moral questions. He directly engages the latest book by Sam Harris, The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values, on a host of questions.
Focuses on Mormonism as a case study of how unpopular new religions may survive and even flourish in spite of unrelenting opposition. Examines early patriarchal blessings bestowed upon early converts to Mormonism from 1834-1845, and their function as a commitment mechanism for converts.
This volume addresses a central problem of contemporary states, namely how to manage the eruption of public religions. While the liberal framework formerly regarded religion as simply a matter of private practice and conscience, in modern states religion has often come to challenge the so-called Westphalian ...
"GLORY! GLORY! PIECES OF GOD'S STORY" was written to point you to the Bible. It is not a replacement for the Bible. It is a book of poems--one for each of the 66 books of the Bible--which endeavors to summarize God's Word in rhyme. At the end of each poem is always a challenge and/or a plea which urges ...
"Through the characters of his play, Ron creatively invites us into the discussion and dialog so that our individual and community God-given healing may continue. How refreshing it is!" -Larry R. Welin, D.Min., LPCC, CEAP "I began reading "Healing Traumatized Churches" critically. However, I quickly ...
A collection of biographies of many women, including gospel singers, black nuns, preachers, missionaries and civil rights workers. These biographies look at the history and experiences of African-American women, in relation to their spirituality and activities in organized religion.
Offers an analysis of the economic world order and its ecological and theological dimensions. This title clarifies the value of the term 'deep economy'. It confronts us with the necessity of rethinking conceptions of life and death, sex and birth, wealth and work. It explores hidden places, both in society as a whole and in human imagination.
A sequence of words and music providing both the framework for a devotional service and a wide range of choral resources for use during the Epiphany Season.
Presents the major episodes of the Bible from both the Old and New Testaments, illustrated with depictions of biblical tales through history. In addition to the paintings and sculpture of masters both classical and modern, this book draws upon the rich visuals of film, including images such as the parting of the Red Sea in "Ten Commandments".
This book offers 27 interviews with distinguished intellectuals from different fields of expertise, presenting their viewpoints about the existence and nonexistence of God, the roles of religion and science, and other related-and controversial-topics.
An internationally bestselling fable about a spiritual journey, littered with powerful life lessons that teach us how to abandon consumerism in order to embrace destiny, live life to the full and discover joy.
