Religious Ethics

The second book of Peter has long troubled biblical scholars and interpreters. Not only is its authorship debated, but it seems to predict an imminent Second Coming, making many dispensationalists claim that it can only be understood in light of modern events. In this study, Peter Leithart offers a preterist reading of the epistle, arguing that it describes first-century events and not the end of the world. At the same time, he maintains orthodoxy, avoiding hyper-preterism and affirming the epistle's authenticity.

In the face of rapid medical advances in our world, bioethics is a serious concern for many in our society - Christians and non-Christians alike. Here, Gilbert Meilaender, professor of theological ethics at Valparaiso University in Indiana, contends that it is imperative for Christians to think consciously about bioethical issues as Christians if they are not to risk losing their Christian identity.

Preguiça , ou preguiça, não é algo que fazemos; pelo contrário, nao está fazendo algo que deveríamos que o torna tão pecaminoso. As palavras latinas " tristitia " ou "acedia" significam "sem cuidado". Quando paramos de cuidar, as coisas dão errado. Como a preguiça é tão destrutiva, especialmente quando na verdade não estamos fazendo algo errado?

La pereza, o la pereza, no es algo que hacemos; más bien, no está haciendo algo que deberíamos que lo hace tan pecaminoso. Las palabras latinas " tristitia " o "acedia" significan "sin cuidado". Cuando dejamos de preocuparnos, las cosas salen mal. ¿Cómo es que la pereza es tan destructiva, especialmente cuando en realidad no estamos haciendo algo mal? ¿Qué dice la Biblia sobre la pereza? ¿Es siquiera se menciona allí? ¿Existe tal cosa como "buena pereza? ” ¿Con qué caras de pereza de la era moderna nos enfrentamos?

Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American philosopher, lecturer, essayist, and poet, who is best remembered for leading the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. He was a a champion of individualism and wrote dozens of essays. Most criics consider "Self-Reliance" his best. It has the most thorough statement of one of Emerson's repeating themes, the need for each individual to avoid conformity and false consistency.

O dinheiro pode ser usado tanto que é uma das coisas mais desejadas neste mundo. Mas enquanto algumas pessoas trabalham, são pagas ou administram um negócio honesto, outras roubam e trapaceiam para conseguir mais. E uma vez que eles têm mais, não é suficiente.

This booklet begins by applying Norman Vincent Peale's theory of positive thinking to leadership. From this basis in Christian leadership, the booklet goes on to consider integrity from a Christian standpoint. Christian ethical leadership is then modeled on the Biblical figures of the servant, shepherd, and steward.

Vaughan Roberts surveys the Christian worldview and seeks to apply these principles to the many complex questions surrounding assisted dying. This short book gives an overview and a starting point for constructive discussion as we seek to live in a world with different values and love, serve, and engage with the questions surrounding euthanasia.

Deepak Chopra's passionate new book, Peace Is the Way, was inspired by a saying from Mahatma Gandhi: "There is no way to peace. Peace is the way." In a world where every path to peace has proved futile, the one strategy that hasn't been tried is the way of peace itself. "We must not bring one war to an end, or 30," Chopra tells us, "but the idea of war itself."

When most people think of Mother Teresa, they think of a saint - a spiritual hero of extraordinary humanitarian accomplishments, a Nobel Peace Prize winner. But Mother Teresa was also the leader of one of the world's largest and most successful organizations: the Missionaries of Charity.

From the clamor of the evening news to the hush of a judge's courtroom, there is a battle raging for marriage. The implications for society are profound. Yet many people of faith are confused, asking: Is it really that big of a deal?

La parola “blasfemia” viene dal latino blasphemia, a sua volta derivata dal greco βλασφημ?α, blasphemía, vocabolo composto dal verbo βλ?πτειν, bláptein, “ingiuriare”, e dal sostantivo φ?μη/φ?μα, phéme/pháma, “reputazione”. Ingiuriare reputazione! La bestemmia o blasfemia è una locuzione con contenuti dissacranti e svalutanti verso Dio, verso i santi, o più in generale verso quanto appartiene al mondo di Dio. Non lo so quale è il paese del mondo dove si bestemmia di più? Sicuramente l’Italia è un campione.

Jesus said, leave your material belongings to follow me. Televangelists say money is proof that Jesus loves you, and we accept all major credit cards. I once went to a church in San Diego, and the preacher's sermon was on tithing and how "we need to tithe and not be a spiritual leach". I never went back to church again. Well, that and some other reasons, for such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.

In this interview with Shari Karney, Esq., the attorney and commentator discusses her opinions on the subject of child molesting, specifically referencing the recent Sandusky trial.

There is increasing American national attention on the often secret subject of child molesting and child molesters. Attorney Shari Karney of Santa Monica, California, has been working on these kinds of cases with others in the United States and especially California - almost as a crusade, as revealed in this interview.

A simple soul who believes in completely rational, eternal, and heavenly happiness can be possible for all. Starting with you! Irrespective of who we are, it would greatly help us understand the most reasonable and the most useful divine concepts like the soul. Importantly, you may reap benefits of it personally and for all. We all seek for more blissful, meaningful, reliable, and sustainable everyday lives, starting from our own selves.

Tutti lo sappiamo, non ci vuole un professore o medico, in che modo avviene il concepimento di essere umano. Semplice, spermatozoo deve raggiungere l‘ovulo. Da questo momento si comincia lo sviluppo dell’uomo. L’insegnamento della Chiesa è chiaro: “ La vita umana deve essere rispettata e protetta in modo assoluto fin dal momento del concepimento.

You attend a beautiful church near downtown. The area is getting an influx of blacks and Hispanics. The church has a meeting to decide what to do. Do you sell the church and move to a "nicer" place? How would you vote? And how does God really feel about...White Flight.