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The Buddha's Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony

An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon

by Bhikkhu Bodhi ...

Series series The Teachings of the Buddha
In a world of conflict and strife, how can we be advocates of peace and justice?In this volume acclaimed scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi has collected and translated the Buddha’s teachings on conflict resolution, interpersonal and social problem-solving, and the forging of harmonious relationships. The selections, all drawn from the Pali Canon, the earliest record of the Buddha’s discourses, are ... Read more

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In a world of conflict and strife, how can we be advocates of peace and justice?In this volume acclaimed scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi has collected and translated the Buddha’s teachings on conflict resolution, interpersonal and social problem-solving, and the forging of harmonious relationships. The selections, all drawn from the Pali Canon, the earliest record of the Buddha’s discourses, are
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Magnifica Humanitas

Encyclical on Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence

by Pope Leo XIV ...

**“A defense of human dignity in the era of A.I. . . . including a dramatic plea for guardrails to ensure that artificial intelligence eases — rather than exacerbates — inequality and poverty.” — The Washington PostA stirring call for humanity vs machines issued by the leader of the Roman Catholic Church . . .**Artificial intelligence encroaches on our lives more insidiously by the day, bent on ... Read more

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**“A defense of human dignity in the era of A.I. . . . including a dramatic plea for guardrails to ensure that artificial intelligence eases — rather than exacerbates — inequality and poverty.” — The Washington PostA stirring call for humanity vs machines issued by the leader of the Roman Catholic Church . . .**Artificial intelligence encroaches on our lives more insidiously by the day, bent on
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The Garden of God

Toward a Human Ecology

by Pope Benedict ...

In this collection of his writings, Pope Benedict XVI speak to the important relationships between the environment, Catholic social teaching, and theology.During his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI repeatedly drew attention to the environment. He spoke of preserving it, such as his address concerning the Amazon rainforest and his letter regarding the Arctic, and of distributing its vital resources—such ... Read more

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In this collection of his writings, Pope Benedict XVI speak to the important relationships between the environment, Catholic social teaching, and theology.During his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI repeatedly drew attention to the environment. He spoke of preserving it, such as his address concerning the Amazon rainforest and his letter regarding the Arctic, and of distributing its vital resources—such
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The Screwtape Letters

by C. S. Lewis ...

A Masterpiece of Satire on Hell’s Latest Novelties and Heaven’s Unanswerable AnswerC.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the unique vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to “Our Father Below.” At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis ... Read more

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A Masterpiece of Satire on Hell’s Latest Novelties and Heaven’s Unanswerable AnswerC.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the unique vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to “Our Father Below.” At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis
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By Man Shall His Blood Be Shed

A Catholic Defense of Capital Punishment

by Edward Feser, Joseph Bessette ...

The Catholic Church has in recent decades been associated with political efforts to eliminate the death penalty. It was not always so. This timely work reviews and explains the Catholic Tradition regarding the death penalty, demonstrating that it is not inherently evil and that it can be reserved as a just form of punishment in certain cases.Drawing upon a wealth of philosophical, scriptural, ... Read more

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The Catholic Church has in recent decades been associated with political efforts to eliminate the death penalty. It was not always so. This timely work reviews and explains the Catholic Tradition regarding the death penalty, demonstrating that it is not inherently evil and that it can be reserved as a just form of punishment in certain cases.Drawing upon a wealth of philosophical, scriptural,
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On the Genealogy of Morals

by Friedrich Nietzsche ...

Friedrich Nietzsche published "On the Genealogy of Morals" in 1887. This period of Nietzsche's life is considered by many scholars to be his most productive and significant. "On the Genealogy of Morals"" was preceded in 1886 by "Beyond Good and Evil", and both texts are concerned with similar ideas involving the historically constructed nature of morality. Nietzsche challenged most of the main ... Read more

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Friedrich Nietzsche published "On the Genealogy of Morals" in 1887. This period of Nietzsche's life is considered by many scholars to be his most productive and significant. "On the Genealogy of Morals"" was preceded in 1886 by "Beyond Good and Evil", and both texts are concerned with similar ideas involving the historically constructed nature of morality. Nietzsche challenged most of the main
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Doing Right and Being Good

Catholic and Protestant Readings in Christian Ethics

by David Oki Ahearn, Peter R. Gathje ...

Continuing the unbroken conversation on ethics that has endured across the Christian generations, David Oki Ahearn and Peter R. Gathje present Doing Right and Being Good. For Ahearn and Gathje, ethics is the critical reflection on morality, focusing on our beliefs, our practices, our held values.In addition to the book's wide-reaching selected readings, Ahearn and Gathje offer introductions to ... Read more

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Continuing the unbroken conversation on ethics that has endured across the Christian generations, David Oki Ahearn and Peter R. Gathje present Doing Right and Being Good. For Ahearn and Gathje, ethics is the critical reflection on morality, focusing on our beliefs, our practices, our held values.In addition to the book's wide-reaching selected readings, Ahearn and Gathje offer introductions to
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Climate Justice, Climate Hope

by Michael Malcom, abby mohaupt ...

Series series Building a Moral Economy
Addressing climate change in ways that build capacity, equity, and compassion among people may be the great moral-spiritual challenge of our time in history. This slim volume is an invitation to face that challenge with hope and in companionship with people worldwide. In this latest addition to the Building a Moral Economy series, Reverends Malcom and mohaupt equip readers for fruitful, ... Read more

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Addressing climate change in ways that build capacity, equity, and compassion among people may be the great moral-spiritual challenge of our time in history. This slim volume is an invitation to face that challenge with hope and in companionship with people worldwide. In this latest addition to the Building a Moral Economy series, Reverends Malcom and mohaupt equip readers for fruitful,
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Food and Faith

A Theology of Eating

by Norman Wirzba ...

This book provides a comprehensive theological framework for assessing the significance of eating. Drawing on diverse theological, philosophical, and anthropological insights, it offers fresh ways to evaluate food production and consumption practices as they are being worked out in today's industrial food economy. Unlike books that focus primarily on vegetarianism and hunger-related concerns, this ... Read more

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This book provides a comprehensive theological framework for assessing the significance of eating. Drawing on diverse theological, philosophical, and anthropological insights, it offers fresh ways to evaluate food production and consumption practices as they are being worked out in today's industrial food economy. Unlike books that focus primarily on vegetarianism and hunger-related concerns, this
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Listening to the Spirit

The Radical Social Gospel, Sacred Value, and Broad-based Community Organizing

by Aaron Stauffer ...

Series series AAR Academy Series
Broad-based community organizing (BBCO) is perhaps the most widely used form of political participation supported by American religious institutions today. As organizing groups become more religiously diverse, however, so do the conceptions of sacred value that ground organizing in the first place. In today's political climate what we hold most dear, those sacred values such as human life, a land, ... Read more

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Broad-based community organizing (BBCO) is perhaps the most widely used form of political participation supported by American religious institutions today. As organizing groups become more religiously diverse, however, so do the conceptions of sacred value that ground organizing in the first place. In today's political climate what we hold most dear, those sacred values such as human life, a land,
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A Plea for the Animals

The Moral, Philosophical, and Evolutionary Imperative to Treat All Beings with Compassion

by Matthieu Ricard ...

Every cow just wants to be happy. Every chicken just wants to be free. Every bear, dog, or mouse experiences sorrow and feels pain as intensely as any of us humans do. In a compelling appeal to reason and human kindness, Matthieu Ricard here takes the arguments from his best-sellers Altruism and Happiness to their logical conclusion: that compassion toward all beings, including our fellow animals, ... Read more

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Every cow just wants to be happy. Every chicken just wants to be free. Every bear, dog, or mouse experiences sorrow and feels pain as intensely as any of us humans do. In a compelling appeal to reason and human kindness, Matthieu Ricard here takes the arguments from his best-sellers Altruism and Happiness to their logical conclusion: that compassion toward all beings, including our fellow animals,
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Sin

The Early History of an Idea

by Paula Fredriksen ...

Ancient Christians invoked sin to account for an astonishing range of things, from the death of God's son to the politics of the Roman Empire that worshipped him. In this book, award-winning historian of religion Paula Fredriksen tells the surprising story of early Christian concepts of sin, exploring the ways that sin came to shape ideas about God no less than about humanity.Long before ... Read more

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Ancient Christians invoked sin to account for an astonishing range of things, from the death of God's son to the politics of the Roman Empire that worshipped him. In this book, award-winning historian of religion Paula Fredriksen tells the surprising story of early Christian concepts of sin, exploring the ways that sin came to shape ideas about God no less than about humanity.Long before
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Deism Rules: 50 Proofs for a Revival of Deism

by Andrew Bushard ...

Historians, Philosophers, and Religionists have declared that Deism has died. They note that Deism lacks the appeal it enjoyed during its heyday.Friends, we need not resign ourselves to this fate. We can answer the call to revive Deism!Why revive Deism? Because Deism rules. Why does Deism rules? Friends, this work presents 50 proofs why Deism rules.When you want to show the world you believe Deism ... Read more

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Historians, Philosophers, and Religionists have declared that Deism has died. They note that Deism lacks the appeal it enjoyed during its heyday.Friends, we need not resign ourselves to this fate. We can answer the call to revive Deism!Why revive Deism? Because Deism rules. Why does Deism rules? Friends, this work presents 50 proofs why Deism rules.When you want to show the world you believe Deism
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Beyond Racial Gridlock

Embracing Mutual Responsibility

by George Yancey ...

Christians have struggled with racial issues for centuries, and often inadvertently contribute to the problem. Many proposed solutions have been helpful, but these only take us so far. Adding to this complex situation is the reality that Christians of different races see the issues differently.Sociologist George Yancey surveys a range of approaches to racial healing that Christians have used and ... Read more

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Christians have struggled with racial issues for centuries, and often inadvertently contribute to the problem. Many proposed solutions have been helpful, but these only take us so far. Adding to this complex situation is the reality that Christians of different races see the issues differently.Sociologist George Yancey surveys a range of approaches to racial healing that Christians have used and
... Read more
A Primer in Christian Ethics

Christ and the Struggle to Live Well

by Luke Bretherton ...

How does Christian belief and practice relate to living well amid the difficulties of everyday life and the catastrophes and injustices that afflict so many today? In his introduction to Christian ethics, Bretherton provides a new, constructive framework for addressing this question. Connecting the theory and practice of Christian moral thought to contemporary existential concerns, this book ... Read more

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How does Christian belief and practice relate to living well amid the difficulties of everyday life and the catastrophes and injustices that afflict so many today? In his introduction to Christian ethics, Bretherton provides a new, constructive framework for addressing this question. Connecting the theory and practice of Christian moral thought to contemporary existential concerns, this book
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Ethical Questions in Healthcare Chaplaincy

Learning to Make Informed Decisions

by Pia Matthews ...

This textbook untangles the complicated ethical dilemmas that arise during the day-to-day work of healthcare chaplaincy, and offers a sturdy but flexible framework which chaplains can use to reflect on their own practice.Tackling essential issues such as consent, life support, abortion, beginning and end of life and human dignity, it enables chaplains to tease out the ethical implications of ... Read more

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This textbook untangles the complicated ethical dilemmas that arise during the day-to-day work of healthcare chaplaincy, and offers a sturdy but flexible framework which chaplains can use to reflect on their own practice.Tackling essential issues such as consent, life support, abortion, beginning and end of life and human dignity, it enables chaplains to tease out the ethical implications of
... Read more
Religious Trauma

Queer Stories in Estrangement and Return

by Brooke N. Petersen ...

Series series Emerging Perspectives in Pastoral Theology and Care
Through the rich stories of eight participants, the author explores the psychological, spiritual, and ritual dimensions of religious trauma among queer people. Drawing on current scholarship in the field of trauma studies, the author makes a case for religious trauma as an important frame to understand the experiences of queer people in non-accepting faith communities. Though previous scholarship ... Read more

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Through the rich stories of eight participants, the author explores the psychological, spiritual, and ritual dimensions of religious trauma among queer people. Drawing on current scholarship in the field of trauma studies, the author makes a case for religious trauma as an important frame to understand the experiences of queer people in non-accepting faith communities. Though previous scholarship
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The Divine Conspiracy Continued

Fulfilling God's Kingdom on Earth

by Dallas Willard, Gary Black Jr. ...

Dallas Willard, the author of the bestselling spiritual classic, The Divine Conspiracy, now fulfills his revolutionary vision of how the kingdom of God is made real on earth in this sequel, the last book he was working on before his recent death.In The Divine Conspiracy, revered Christian philosopher and scholar Dallas Willard critiqued the church's obsession with "sin management" and ... Read more

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Dallas Willard, the author of the bestselling spiritual classic, The Divine Conspiracy, now fulfills his revolutionary vision of how the kingdom of God is made real on earth in this sequel, the last book he was working on before his recent death.In The Divine Conspiracy, revered Christian philosopher and scholar Dallas Willard critiqued the church's obsession with "sin management" and
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Fields of Blood

Religion and the History of Violence

by Karen Armstrong ...

A sweeping exploration of religion and the history of human violence—from the New York Times bestselling author of The History of God • “Elegant and powerful.... Both erudite and accurate, dazzling in its breadth of knowledge and historical detail.” —The Washington PostIn these times of rising geopolitical chaos, the need for mutual understanding between cultures has never been more urgent. ... Read more

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A sweeping exploration of religion and the history of human violence—from the New York Times bestselling author of The History of God • “Elegant and powerful.... Both erudite and accurate, dazzling in its breadth of knowledge and historical detail.” —The Washington PostIn these times of rising geopolitical chaos, the need for mutual understanding between cultures has never been more urgent.
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Homilias y discursos

by Oscar A. Romero ...

Series Book 3 - Vaticanoterzo
Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez, conocido como monseñor Romero, fue un sacerdote católico salvadoreño y el cuarto arzobispo metropolitano de San Salvador (1977-1980), célebre por su prédica en defensa de los derechos humanos y por haber muerto asesinado durante la celebración de la misa.Como arzobispo, denunció en sus homilías dominicales numerosas violaciones de los derechos humanos y manifestó ... Read more

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Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez, conocido como monseñor Romero, fue un sacerdote católico salvadoreño y el cuarto arzobispo metropolitano de San Salvador (1977-1980), célebre por su prédica en defensa de los derechos humanos y por haber muerto asesinado durante la celebración de la misa.Como arzobispo, denunció en sus homilías dominicales numerosas violaciones de los derechos humanos y manifestó
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Problem of Evil

by Fr Martin D'Arcy, SJ ...

Series series Explanations
In this classic text Fr Martin d'Arcy turns his vast intellect to the age-old problem of why God permits innocent suffering. His answers are tightly argued, and he concludes that evil casts no shadow on God but rather where sin abounded, there most of all did love abound.With introduction by Prof. John Haldane. ... Read more

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In this classic text Fr Martin d'Arcy turns his vast intellect to the age-old problem of why God permits innocent suffering. His answers are tightly argued, and he concludes that evil casts no shadow on God but rather where sin abounded, there most of all did love abound.With introduction by Prof. John Haldane.
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Rethinking Christ and Culture

A Post-Christendom Perspective

by Craig A. Carter ...

In 1951, theologian H. Richard Niebuhr published Christ and Culture, a hugely influential book that set the agenda for the church and cultural engagement for the next several decades. But Niebuhr's model was devised in and for a predominantly Christian cultural setting. How do we best understand the church and its writers in a world that is less and less Christian? Craig Carter critiques Niebuhr's ... Read more

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In 1951, theologian H. Richard Niebuhr published Christ and Culture, a hugely influential book that set the agenda for the church and cultural engagement for the next several decades. But Niebuhr's model was devised in and for a predominantly Christian cultural setting. How do we best understand the church and its writers in a world that is less and less Christian? Craig Carter critiques Niebuhr's
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Art and Moral Change

A Reexamination

by Ki Joo Choi ...

Series series Moral Traditions series
A first-of-its-kind critical overview of how art leads to moral action in the field of theological ethicsOne question that remains insufficiently addressed in theological ethics is the question of how art leads to moral action. While many modernist theories consider art to be a morally irrelevant activity, others think that the arts, and the emotions they elicit, are integral to moral formation ... Read more

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A first-of-its-kind critical overview of how art leads to moral action in the field of theological ethicsOne question that remains insufficiently addressed in theological ethics is the question of how art leads to moral action. While many modernist theories consider art to be a morally irrelevant activity, others think that the arts, and the emotions they elicit, are integral to moral formation
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Top 7 Classics on HOLINESS: Purity of Heart, Heart Talks on Holiness, Holiness, God's Way of Holiness, Christian Perfection, Serious Call, Holy Living

by William Law, John Wesley, J. C. Ryle ...

This fantastic compilation brings together some of the greatest clazzics on HOLINESS in Christian life and ministry. Learn the secret of walking in God’s presence and power from those whose writings have stirred and challenged countless Christians throughout history.The Top 7 Classics on HOLINESS contains the full texts of:• Purity of Heart – by William Booth (1902), 10 chapters.• Heart Talks on ... Read more

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This fantastic compilation brings together some of the greatest clazzics on HOLINESS in Christian life and ministry. Learn the secret of walking in God’s presence and power from those whose writings have stirred and challenged countless Christians throughout history.The Top 7 Classics on HOLINESS contains the full texts of:• Purity of Heart – by William Booth (1902), 10 chapters.• Heart Talks on
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