Faith As An Option
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Author |
: Hans Joas |
Publisher |
: Stanford University Press |
Total Pages |
: 205 |
Release |
: 2014-09-03 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780804792783 |
ISBN-13 |
: 080479278X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Synopsis Faith as an Option by : Hans Joas
Many people these days regard religion as outdated and are unable to understand how believers can intellectually justify their faith. Nonbelievers have long assumed that progress in technology and the sciences renders religion irrelevant. Believers, in contrast, see religion as vital to society's spiritual and moral well-being. But does modernization lead to secularization? Does secularization lead to moral decay? Sociologist Hans Joas argues that these two supposed certainties have kept scholars from serious contemporary debate and that people must put these old arguments aside in order for debate to move forward. The emergence of a "secular option" does not mean that religion must decline, but that even believers must now define their faith as one option among many. In this book, Joas spells out some of the consequences of the abandonment of conventional assumptions for contemporary religion and develops an alternative to the cliché of an inevitable conflict between Christianity and modernity. Arguing that secularization comes in waves and stressing the increasing contingency of our worlds, he calls upon faith to articulate contemporary experiences. Churches and religious communities must take into account religious diversity, but the modern world is not a threat to Christianity or to faith in general. On the contrary, Joas says, modernity and faith can be mutually enriching.
Author |
: Mark Mittelberg |
Publisher |
: NavPress |
Total Pages |
: 284 |
Release |
: 2015-10-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781496415103 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1496415108 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Synopsis Choosing Your Faith by : Mark Mittelberg
In a world of spiritual options, people constantly tell us what to believe. Yet, while we hear these pleas, we're already functioning with existing beliefs—even if they are beliefs by default. So how do we choose what to believe—especially in the area of faith? Do we need to choose? In Choosing Your Faith, Mark Mittelberg encourages us, as Socrates does, not to lead an unexamined life. He invites us to examine why we believe what we believe. This examination will resonate with Christians and seekers alike.
Author |
: Rod Dreher |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 274 |
Release |
: 2017-03-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780735213319 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0735213313 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Benedict Option by : Rod Dreher
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Already the most discussed and most important religious book of the decade." —David Brooks In this controversial bestseller, Rod Dreher calls on American Christians to prepare for the coming Dark Age by embracing an ancient Christian way of life. From the inside, American churches have been hollowed out by the departure of young people and by an insipid pseudo–Christianity. From the outside, they are beset by challenges to religious liberty in a rapidly secularizing culture. Keeping Hillary Clinton out of the White House may have bought a brief reprieve from the state’s assault, but it will not stop the West’s slide into decadence and dissolution. Rod Dreher argues that the way forward is actually the way back—all the way to St. Benedict of Nursia. This sixth-century monk, horrified by the moral chaos following Rome’s fall, retreated to the forest and created a new way of life for Christians. He built enduring communities based on principles of order, hospitality, stability, and prayer. His spiritual centers of hope were strongholds of light throughout the Dark Ages, and saved not just Christianity but Western civilization. Today, a new form of barbarism reigns. Many believers are blind to it, and their churches are too weak to resist. Politics offers little help in this spiritual crisis. What is needed is the Benedict Option, a strategy that draws on the authority of Scripture and the wisdom of the ancient church. The goal: to embrace exile from mainstream culture and construct a resilient counterculture. The Benedict Option is both manifesto and rallying cry for Christians who, if they are not to be conquered, must learn how to fight on culture war battlefields like none the West has seen for fifteen hundred years. It's for all mere Christians—Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox—who can read the signs of the times. Neither false optimism nor fatalistic despair will do. Only faith, hope, and love, embodied in a renewed church, can sustain believers in the dark age that has overtaken us. These are the days for building strong arks for the long journey across a sea of night.
Author |
: Ellen Painter Dollar |
Publisher |
: Presbyterian Publishing Corp |
Total Pages |
: 207 |
Release |
: 2012-01-31 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781611641554 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1611641551 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Synopsis No Easy Choice by : Ellen Painter Dollar
In No Easy Choice, Ellen Painter Dollar tells her gut-wrenching story of living with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI)a disabling genetic bone disorder that was passed down to her first childand deciding whether to conceive a second child who would not have OI using assisted reproduction. Her story brings to light the ethical dilemmas surrounding advanced reproductive technologies. What do procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) say about how we define human worth? If we avoid such procedures, are we permitting the suffering of our children? How do we identify a "good life" in a consumer society that values appearance, success, health, and perfection? Dollar considers multiple sides of the debate, refusing to accept the matter as simply black and white. Her book will help parents who want to understand and make good decisions about assisted reproduction, as well as those who support and counsel them, including pastors and medical professionals.
Author |
: Derek Prince |
Publisher |
: Whitaker House |
Total Pages |
: 140 |
Release |
: 1998-11-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781603744270 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1603744274 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Synopsis Faith To Live By by : Derek Prince
Derek Prince answers your questions about faith in this resource for every Christian who wants to receive the promises of a faith-filled life.
Author |
: Paul Helm |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages |
: 186 |
Release |
: 2000 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780198238454 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0198238452 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Synopsis Faith with Reason by : Paul Helm
He argues that the reasonableness of faith depends not only on beliefs about the world but also on beliefs about oneself (for instance about what one wants, about one's hopes and fears) and on what one is willing to trust. Helm goes on to look at the relations between belief and trust, and between faith and virtue, and concludes with an exploration of one particular type of belief about oneself, the belief that one is oneself a believer. This is a book for anyone interested in the basis of religious faith."--BOOK JACKET.
Author |
: Brian D. McLaren |
Publisher |
: Harper Collins |
Total Pages |
: 308 |
Release |
: 2000-06-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780310238386 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0310238382 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Synopsis Finding Faith by : Brian D. McLaren
Is there a God? - What might God be like? - What is the relationship between faith and certainty? - Can intelligent people believe in spiritual realities? - Why are there so many religions? - Is it possible to experience a relationship with God--and if so, how? If you've asked questions like these, you're in good company. From songwriters such as Bob Dylan and Jewel Kilcher to TV shows such as The X Files and Touched by an Angel, the media and the arts reflect postmodern men and women's search for a living faith and a spiritually oriented life. Real faith isn't blind believism. It is a process that engages your intellect as well as your emotions. If you think faith requires turning your back on truth and intellectual honesty, then Finding Faith is one book you really ought to read. With logic, passion, and even-handedness that the thinking person will appreciate, this book helps you face your obstacles to faith by focusing not on what to believe, but on how to believe. Whether you want to strengthen the faith you have, renew the faith you lost, or discover faith for the first time, Finding Faith can coach, inspire, encourage, and guide you, and help you discover more in life than you'd ever imagined or hoped for.
Author |
: Jonathan Merritt |
Publisher |
: FaithWords |
Total Pages |
: 148 |
Release |
: 2012-05-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781455519279 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1455519278 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Faith of Our Own by : Jonathan Merritt
Every day, major headlines tell the story of how Christianity is attempting to influence American culture and politics. But statistics show that young Americans are disenchanted with a faith that has become culturally antagonistic and too closely aligned with partisan politics. In this personal yet practical work, Jonathan Merritt uncovers the changing face of American Christianity by uniquely examining the coming of age of a new generation of Christians. Jonathan Merritt illuminates the spiritual ethos of this new generation of believers who engage the world with Christ-centered faith but an un-polarized political perspective. Through personal stories and biblically rooted commentary this scion of a leading evangelical family takes a close, thoughtful look at the changing religious and political environment, addressing such divisive issues as abortion, gay marriage, environmental use and care, race, war, poverty, and the imbalance of world wealth. Through Scripture, the examples of Jesus, and personal defining faith experiences, he distills the essential truths at the core of a Christian faith that is now just coming of age.
Author |
: Stephen T Davis |
Publisher |
: Lion Books |
Total Pages |
: 193 |
Release |
: 2017-02-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780745980072 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0745980074 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Synopsis Rational Faith by : Stephen T Davis
If God exists, why doesn't he eliminate suffering and evil? Does evolution disprove Christianity? Can religion be explained by cognitive science? People have grappled for ages with these kinds of questions. And many in today's academic world find Christian belief untenable. But renowned philosopher Stephen Davis argues that belief in God is indeed a rational and intellectually sound endeavor. Drawing on a lifetime of rigorous reflection and critical thinking, he explores perennial and contemporary challenges to Christian faith. Davis appraises objections fairly and openly, offering thoughtful approaches to common intellectual problems. Real questions warrant reasonable responses. Examine for yourself the rationality of the Christian faith.
Author |
: James Conner |
Publisher |
: HarperCollins |
Total Pages |
: 174 |
Release |
: 2020-06-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780062938442 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0062938444 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Synopsis Fear Is a Choice by : James Conner
“Life is full of choices and decisions, and it’s clear in Fear Is a Choice that James chose not to be a victim of his circumstances. His vulnerability makes this book so relatable. James decided during one of the toughest battles in his life to be an inspiration for everyone who will follow. Fear Is a Choice is more than a great book—it’s a mentality.” — Akbar Gbajabiamila, host of American Ninja Warrior "Fear Is a Choice will inspire every reader to become better through invaluable lifelong lessons and powerful perspective. James teaches us that if we harness fear and meet life's challenges with faith, determination, and hard work there is nothing we can't accomplish." — Kyle Carpenter, USMC Medal of Honor recipient and national bestselling author of You Are Worth It "You don’t have to be a football fan to be inspired by James Conner. On the field, James has never backed down from an opponent. He scored the biggest victory of his life—beating cancer—with that same courage and resolve. Like one of James’s powerful touchdown runs, this very personal story will make you want to stand and cheer." — Pat Narduzzi, head coach of the University of Pittsburgh football team "When faced with the biggest adversity an athlete can face, James Conner chose every emotion but fear. In Fear Is a Choice, he shares his journey and his belief that we are all playing for someone who can’t. We must give it our best shot. A truly inspirational book by an incredible role model we all can learn from." — Brittany Wagner, star of Last Chance U