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Author | : Thomas L. Shaffer |
Publisher | : Friends of the Library |
Total Pages | : 294 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : |
A discussion on the tradition of American legal positivism--the theory that ""it is necessary, in working with law, to set morals aside."" Notre Dame law professor Shaffer argues that modern-day attorney-client relationships are characterized either by the ""ethics of role"" (the lawyer does what the client wants, or tells the client what to do) or by the ""ethics of isolation"" (moral statements, but no dialogue). It is a delusion, Shaffer suggests, to pretend that conscience has nothing to do with serving a client or that lawyer and client do not influence each other. In place of ""adversary ethics,"" Shaffer urges the profession to adopt an ""ethics of care"": a professional relation marked by openness in moral dialogue, in which the lawyer's calling becomes a form of ministry. Telling the client, ""it's up to you,"" after a full exchange of views, is not the same as saying ""whatever you want.""For Shaffer, the American legal system's avoidance of moral ""witnessing"" is nurtured by the legal education; the (often unstated) choice is not against morals, but ""against morals as having intellectual importance."" Law-school instruction either flatly avoids moral questions or, by failing to explore students' stated moral positions, suggests that there is no discipline in moral discourse. Law school is where things have to begin changing: there, ""we can still try to tell the truth to one another."" In elaborating his ethical view, Shaffer segues neatly from Barth to Buber to Trollope's Orley Farm to American legal history to the lives of Thomas More and Franz Jagerstatter. This is an unremittingly ""learned"" book--tough sledding for the intellectually unprepared--but intelligent, well-argued, and bound to become controversial among law-and-ethics scholars.
Author | : Michael P. Schutt |
Publisher | : ReadHowYouWant.com |
Total Pages | : 542 |
Release | : 2009-12 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : 1458749053 |
BEING A CHRISTIAN LAWYER IS POSSIBLE, BUT NOT EASY. Law professor Michael Schutt believes that Christians belong in the legal profession and should regard it as a sacred calling. Schutt offers this book as a vital resource for reconceiving the theoretical foundations of law and gives practical guidance for maintaining integrity within a challenging profession. A hopeful and practical book for law students and those serving in the legal profession.
Author | : Thomas E. Baker |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : |
These 21 personal narratives answer the question of how each writer tries, sometimes but not always successfully, to be both a good Christian and a good lawyer. Reading about these real-life ethical dilemmas, conflicting loyalties, and personal difficulties should offer reassurance.
Author | : Mark Lanier |
Publisher | : Inter-Varsity Press |
Total Pages | : 211 |
Release | : 2014-06-20 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 178359148X |
Is Christianity reasonable? Is it more reasonable to believe that a god exists than not? Is it plausible that such a god would choose to create and communicate with humanity? Can we trust the alleged eyewitness testimony to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus? Mark Lanier, one of America's top trial lawyers, brings a legal eye to examine the plausibility of the Christian faith. Explaining the rules that courts follow to determine the likelihood of truth, he interrogates key witnesses from throughout history to explore whether it makes sense to accept the Christian world-view or not. We must choose what is worthy of belief and what is not. Weigh the arguments and decide for yourself.
Author | : Cecilia B. Loving |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 136 |
Release | : 2012-03-01 |
Genre | : Self-Help |
ISBN | : 9780979924781 |
GOD IS A LAWYER TOO: TEN LAWS OF UNLIMITED SUCCESS by Rev. Cecilia B. Loving is a powerful story illustrating how spiritual law can be applied to the work environment or to any aspect of our lives. Even though it takes place in a legal/corporate setting, the principles of success are applicable to any profession, dream or desire. If you are trying to find a job, change your job or leave the workplace to pursue your deeper calling, this book will help you succeed. GOD IS A LAWYER TOO teaches us how to prosper through the power of success -- not merely by financial wealth but by changing our consciousness to understand and utilize the gifts that the universe blesses us with. In GOD IS A LAWYER TOO, Najih Edwards, the main character finds himself in the sweatshop of the Tabernacle, a temp agency, where he -- along with hundreds of other lawyers -- reviews millions of pages of documents. He struggles to leave and reclaim his life as a successful lawyer, which seems like an impossible dream until he meets a partner at a prestigious law firm named Dale. Dale reveals the "Ten Laws of Unlimited Success," but the question is -- who is Dale? Why is he shrouded in mystery? Where did he come from? Does he have the ability to hire Najih at his firm? What is his secret, and how will it impact Najih's fate? If you liked THE GREATEST SALESMAN IN THE WORLD, THE PROPHET, or THE ALCHEMIST, then you will definitely love GOD IS A LAWYER TOO. Patrick A. Bradford, Esq., Secretary of the Board of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. calls this "Yet another literary and liturgical success for Rev. Loving. Her third book, GOD IS A LAWYER TOO, draws on Rev. Loving's 23 years of practice as a corporate litigator and her life-long love of Christ. She is a force of nature - evidencing God's unending grace in these difficult times." Yolanda Webb, Editor-In-Chief, E'LON Couture Magazine says "Cecilia's work gives us the unlimited ability to improve the quality of what we have to offer in this life." Attorney Vaughn Browne says "Cecilia is what every mentee desires in a mentor and thankfully she had the foresight to pen this incredible blueprint to share her uncommon gift with the world for generations to come." Attorney and Life Coach Femi Austin says "GOD IS A LAWYER TOO reminds us of the integrative nature of our existence in which a deeper connection to spirit enhances every aspect of our life, including our careers and relationships."
Author | : Robert F. Cochran |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2013-09-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0830825738 |
The Bible is full of law. Yet too often, Christians either pick and choose verses out of context to bolster existing positions, or assume that any moral judgment the Bible expresses should become the law of the land. Law and the Bible asks: What inspired light does the Bible shed on Christians’ participation in contemporary legal systems? It concludes that more often than not the Bible overturns our faulty assumptions and skewed commitments rather than bolsters them. In the process, God gives us greater insight into what all of life, including law, should be. Each chapter is cowritten by a legal professional and a theologian, and focuses on a key aspect of the biblical witness concerning civil or positive law--that is, law that human societies create to order their communities, implementing and enforcing it through civil government. A foundational text for legal professionals, law and prelaw students, and all who want to think in a faithfully Christian way about law and their relationship to it.
Author | : David Limbaugh |
Publisher | : Regnery Publishing |
Total Pages | : 418 |
Release | : 2014-11-17 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1621572552 |
In Jesus on Trial, New York Times bestselling author David Limbaugh applies his lifetime of legal experience to a unique new undertaking: making a case for the gospels as hard evidence of the life and work of Jesus Christ. Limbaugh, a practicing attorney and former professor of law, approaches the canonical gospels with the same level of scrutiny he would apply to any legal document and asks all the necessary questions about the story of Jesus told through Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. His analysis of the texts becomes profoundly personal as he reflects on his own spiritual and intellectual odyssey from determined skeptic to devout Christian. Ultimately, Limbaugh concludes that the words Christians have treasured for centuries stand up to his exhaustive enquiry—including his examination of historical and religious evidence beyond the gospels—and thereby affirms Christian faith, spirituality, and tradition.
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 376 |
Release | : 1975 |
Genre | : Christianity and law |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Lee Strobel |
Publisher | : ReadHowYouWant.com |
Total Pages | : 510 |
Release | : 2010-11 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1458759202 |
The book consists primarily of interviews between Strobel (a former legal editor at the Chicago Tribune) and biblical scholars such as Bruce Metzger. Each interview is based on a simple question, concerning historical evidence (for example, "Can the Biographies of Jesus Be Trusted?"), scientific evidence, ("Does Archaeology Confirm or Contradict Jesus' Biographies?"), and "psychiatric evidence" ("Was Jesus Crazy When He Claimed to Be the Son of God?"). Together, these interviews compose a case brief defending Jesus' divinity, and urging readers to reach a verdict of their own.
Author | : Marci A. Hamilton |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 430 |
Release | : 2005-05-30 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : 1139445030 |
God vs. the Gavel challenges the pervasive assumption that all religious conduct deserves constitutional protection. While religious conduct provides many benefits to society, it is not always benign. The thesis of the book is that anyone who harms another person should be governed by the laws that govern everyone else - and truth be told, religion is capable of great harm. This may not sound like a radical proposition, but it has been under assault since the 1960s. The majority of academics and many religious organizations would construct a fortress around religious conduct that would make it extremely difficult to prosecute child abuse by clergy, medical neglect of children by faith-healers, and other socially unacceptable behaviors. This book intends to change the course of the public debate over religion by bringing to the public's attention the tactics of religious entities to avoid the law and therefore harm others.