The Church And Social Problems
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| Author | : Titus Hjelm |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 269 |
| Release | : 2011-01-21 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 1136854134 |
Although students and scholars of social problems have often acknowledged the role of religion, no thorough examinations of the relation between the two have emerged. This book fills this gap by providing a definitive work on the impact of religion on social problems, religion as a solution to social problems, and religion as a social problem in itself.
| Author | : Rosemary Radford Ruether |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 311 |
| Release | : 2008-09-26 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0742565548 |
From the earliest interactions of Christians with the Roman Empire to today's debates about the separation of church and state, the Christian churches have been in complex relationships with various economic and political systems for centuries. Renowned theologian Rosemary Radford Ruether analyzes the ways the Christian church has historically interacted with powerful systems such as patriarchy, racism, slavery, and environmentalism, while looking critically at how the church shapes these systems today. With a focus on the United States, Christianity and Social Systems provides an introductory analysis of the interactions between the churches and major systems that have shaped western Christian and post-Christian society. Ruether discusses ideologies, such as liberalism and socialism, and includes three country case studies-Nicaragua, South Africa, and North and South Korea-to further illustrate the profound influences Christianity and social systems have with each other. This book is neither an attack on the relationship between Christianity and these systems, nor an apology, but rather a nuanced examination of the interactions between them. By understanding how these interactions have shaped history, we can more fully understand how to make ethical decisions about the role of Christianity in some of today's most pressing social issues, from economic and class disparities to the environmental crisis.
| Author | : Cynthia Franklin Ph.D. |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 526 |
| Release | : 2011-02-01 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 019983153X |
This all-in-one guide is designed to better equip clergy and the church leaders to meet their congregations' needs in a spiritually grounded and scientifically sound manner. Succinct, easy-to-read chapters summarize all a pastor needs to know about a given problem area, including its signs or symptoms, questions to ask, effective helping skills, and, most importantly, when to refer to a mental health professional. Synthesizing what research says about treatment approaches for mental health issues, this user-friendly reference is filled with guidelines, case scenarios, key points to remember, resources for further help, advice on integrating scripture and theology with the best available research, and tips on partnering with others to provide the best possible care for each church member. Each chapter is designed for quick lookup by problem area, empowering church leaders to understand and help meet the challenges facing the children, adults, families, and communities that they serve.
| Author | : Lyman Abbott |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 398 |
| Release | : 1896 |
| Genre | : Church and social problems |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Joseph Husslein |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 1912 |
| Genre | : Christian socialism |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Walter Rauschenbusch |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 478 |
| Release | : 1907 |
| Genre | : Christian ethics |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Dr. John R.W. Stott |
| Publisher | : Zondervan |
| Total Pages | : 530 |
| Release | : 2011-04-19 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0310862655 |
Terrorism. Same-sex marriage. Debt cancellation. The AIDS pandemic. These are just some of the critical contemporary issues addressed in this book. Issues Facing Christians Today helps thinking Christians sift through and respond to a sweeping array of complex and pressing topics. Thoroughly revised and updated by Roy McCloughry and fully endorsed by John Stott, this fourth edition continues a two-decades-plus legacy of bringing important current issues under the lens of biblically informed thinking. Combining a keen global awareness with a gift for penetrating analysis, the authors examine such vital topics as: Pluralism and Christian witness Cohabitation, environmentalism, and ecological stewardship War and peace Abortion and euthanasia And much more. An entirely new chapter on bio-engineering has been contributed by Professor John Wyatt of University College London. Including a study guide, Issues Facing Christians Today is essential reading for Christians who wish to engage our culture with insight, passion, and faith, knowing that the gospel is as relevant and deeply needed today as at any time in history. As the culture wars continue, this book will remain a critical contribution, helping to define Christian social and ethical thinking in the years ahead.
| Author | : Rudi Maier |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 808 |
| Release | : 2015-01-01 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780996030526 |
The Church has a reservoir of wisdom and truth in the Bible, and a role to play in witnessing to that truth. The Bible is full of mandates and challenges that ask us, the disciples of Jesus Christ, to "Make our light shine, so that others may see our good works and give glory to our God in heaven" (Matt 5:16).The purpose of this book--written by 34 dedicated Christian scholars and community practitioners--is to help Christ's church to understand how this "world" and the people who live in it think, feel, and react to some of the issues they face in their daily lives, and how to bring peace, justice and compassion to the society that surrounds our homes, churches, and communities.Jesus says, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God (Matt 5:9)." Shalom, which we translate as peace means more than the absence of conflict. To live in shalom, as a peacemaker, means we actively live our lives in a way that brings healing, wholeness, harmony and well being to the lives of people we meet.This is not a prescriptive book that will provide answers to all the social and missiological woes in society (though there will be some guidelines for how to start various ministries). Instead, the authors have attempted to describe some of the problems that exist in our societies and churches and have encouraged the readers as individuals, as well as groups, to find their own answers to many of the issues raised.Some of the issues raised will not be comfortable to discuss in Church circles, but we all hope that they will be treated with the same respect and compassion that Jesus gives in response to each one of our needs.
| Author | : A. Scott Matheson |
| Publisher | : Edinburgh ; London : O. Anderson & Ferrier |
| Total Pages | : 394 |
| Release | : 1894 |
| Genre | : Christian socialism |
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| Author | : Robert Chao Romero |
| Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
| Total Pages | : 252 |
| Release | : 2020-05-26 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0830853952 |
The Latina/o culture and identity have long been shaped by their challenges to the religious, socio-economic, and political status quo. Robert Chao Romero explores the "Brown Church" and how this movement appeals to the vision for redemption that includes not only heavenly promises but also the transformation of our lives and the world.
