A biblical account of Christian ethics for the twenty-first century.
Craig Hovey Libri
Craig Hovey esplora le intersezioni tra religione, etica e nonviolenza. Il suo lavoro si concentra spesso sui principi cristiani e sulla loro applicazione nel mondo contemporaneo. Gli scritti di Hovey incoraggiano una riflessione più profonda sulla veridicità nella pratica cristiana e su come il linguaggio religioso influenzi sia la chiesa che la società. La sua posizione accademica e il suo impegno per la nonviolenza conferiscono alla sua produzione letteraria autorevolezza e rilevanza.
Is science all we need to make us moral?In his recent book, The Moral Landscape, Sam Harris presents his vision of a world in which reason and science alone determine our values. Here, a leading Christian ethicist subjects this vision to a rigorous critique, providing general readers with a clear, concise, and compelling exposŽ of the most serious flaws in Harris's arguments.
Unexpected Jesus
- 174pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
Exploring the concept of encountering a surprising God, Craig Hovey delves into the complexities of knowing and trusting in God without confining Him to our expectations. He challenges readers to consider whether true knowledge of God involves openness to His unpredictable nature. The book emphasizes that genuine understanding may stem from God's freedom to act beyond our comprehension, inviting believers to embrace the risks of a faith that acknowledges divine surprises.
Speak Thus
- 172pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
A challenging exploration of the possibilities and limitations of the language of Christianity in the modern world.
Understanding America's Gun Culture
- 202pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
Drawing on a wide variety of disciplines and presenting perspectives on both sides of the gun debate, Understanding America's Gun Culture presents a fresh look at the issues surrounding guns in the United States today. The book moves past polarization to invite thoughtful, nuanced and innovative exploration of this important topic.
Joseph, ein frustrierter Angestellter, hat es satt, von seinen Kollegen und Chefs immer nur mies behandelt zu werden und in der Liebe den Kürzeren zu ziehen. Eines Morgens trifft er auf eine Kakerlake namens Gregory, die ihn in die zehn Gebote der Kakerlaken einführen will - als Ausgleich dafür, dass er sein Vorhaben aufgibt, sie zu erschlagen. Laut Gregory könnten ihm diese Gebote helfen, sein Leben erfolgreicher zu meistern.§Als Beweis führt Gregory an, dass Kakerlaken schon vor den Dinosauriern existiert haben und auch jede Atomkatastrophe überleben würden (hätten die Dinosaurier auf sie gehört, würde es sie heute noch geben, also solle Joseph nicht auch so doof sein, auf diese Ratschläge zu verzichten). Gregory erklärt Joseph die zehn Gebote und siehe da, in Josephs Leben ändert sich so einiges ...
