Описание: A Christian theologian shares his journey, struggle, and reflections on providence, lament, and life in Christ in light of his diagnosis of incurable cancer.
Описание: Exploring the tensions of Christian practice in the modern world, Lynch demonstrates the ethical precarity that characterizes both religious and secular actions in international politics from early missions to contemporary humanitarianism. It will be of particular interest to students and scholars of international relations, religion and politics, and religious studies.
When her young son was diagnosed with brain cancer, Jessica Kelley couldn't stomach Christian clich s. God's will? Divine design? The Lord's perfect plan? In Lord Willing?, Kelley boldly tackles one of the most difficult questions of the Christian life: if God is all-powerful and all-loving, why do we suffer? For Kelley, this question takes an even more painful and personal turn: did God lack the power or the desire to spare her four-year-old son?
For those dissatisfied with easy answers to why evil and tragedy occur, Lord Willing? offers a refreshing, hopeful journey straight to the heart of God. Be prepared for something more beautiful, more pure, and more healing that you can dare to imagine.
Описание: In Fierce Faith, Alli Worthington reminds readers that Jesus`s call to "fear not" can seem like the hardest instruction to follow, but it is the path to serenity and a happier life. With humor and honesty, Alli offers real strategies for coping with life`s big fears and little everyday worries.
Christianity in America is experiencing a rapid decline. According to a Pew 2015 Research Report (America's Changing Religious Landscape) those that identify themselves as Christian dropped 7% in just seven years (between 2007 and 2014). Meanwhile, those who consider themselves atheist or agnostic almost doubled (from 3.7% to 7.1%) in the same time period. The trend among young adults is even more dramatic. More than a third of those 37 and under are religiously unaffiliated.
For those who left the faith, we could ask why? How did you come to the point of leaving? There would be a variety of reasons, including 'coverups of scandals, ' 'an abusive family, ' 'lack of answers in times of crisis, ' 'the existence of evil in the world, ' and 'past and present evil done by believers.'
More reasons can be unearthed with a fill in the blank question: Christians are _____. Expected answers include: 'hypocritical, ' 'judgmental, ' 'gossips, ' 'bigoted, ' 'narrow-minded, ' and 'uninformed.'
If we ask them another fill in the blank question: Christianity is ______, possible responses are 'full of rules, ' 'out of date, ' and 'false.'
Of course, these answers will be met with defensiveness and anger from those whose faith remains strong. Nevertheless, the responses are valid reasons for one to doubt and eventually turn away. The question is: 'do believers have answers that go beyond simply quoting a bunch of Bible verses?'
When one is a member of a group, they subconsciously accept an inherent set of worldview assumptions. Some of these may be valid. Others, not so much. When we experience a faith crisis, we begin to question those assumptions; all of them. Everything is up-for-grabs. Even the existence of God is not for sure. So, simply repeating religious dogma with a louder voice will not work. It will not convince; it is bound to fail and drive a person further away.
There are many catalysts that can trigger a faith crisis. In my case, my son's death was a first blow. This was followed by a second blow. I learned about the emotional, physical, and sexual abuse experienced by my wife and other missionary kids at Mamou Alliance Academy in Guinee. Then, we learned of similar atrocities committed by mainstream Christian denominations against indigenous children right up to the second half of the 20th century.
It was time to question everything. How can God allow these things to happen? Does He even exist? What do modern scientific discoveries have to say about evolution and the age of the Earth? Can a book like the Bible really be inerrant, or is it just a collection of ancient writings? The Old Testament is so violent and many of its laws seem so unreasonable. Why is modern Christianity focused on end time apocalyptic prophecies? TV evangelists use God manipulation strategies to prey on the week. So much seems to be emotionally-based wishful thinking.
So, my wife and I spent a number of years working through these issues. Eventually, with much difficulty, we found our way back to faith. The book, 'Wrestling with Faith' presents conclusions that work for us. I have to point out, that our issues might not be the same that others face. Our answers will most-certainly not resonate with everyone.
Nevertheless, we hope that this book will be helpful to those who are still hoping for answers. I believe that a living faith provides meaning to life. When we considered life without faith, we saw emptiness. In my wife's words, a black void to fall into with no way back.
I hope you find the book engaging. In our journey, we've had many interesting open family conversations. Everyone was free to express their hopes, their fears, and their thoughts. May you be able to do the same.
Автор: Mcgahern Название: Palestinian Christians in Israel ISBN: 0415728266 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415728263 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 6736.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book explores the complicated position of Christian Palestinians within Israel. It reveals the limitations of typical analyses which characterise the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a Jewish-Muslim conflict or which consider Christian Palestinians` primary identity residing within the wider transnational Christian community.
Описание: This book is about the how of project management and about how you as a project manager can use a proactive attitude to stay in control, even during difficult situations. It shows you how to become an influencer of the path to the end result, of your environment, of your team and of your effectiveness.Today`s project managers have to meet high expectations. Challenging goals, a strong focus on cost management and lead times, serving the interests of different stakeholders and many dependencies between subprojects make project management an increasingly complex affair - especially in an environment where change and uncertainty have become the new norm. In addition, the creative abilities of knowledge workers have to be optimally utilised, which requires less hierarchical organisational structures and more multidisciplinary collaboration. Having the right project management skills is therefore essential at virtually every level of an organisation.As a result of these challenges, there is a growing demand for comprehensive methods and the popularity of Agile is on the rise. On the other hand, the increased complexity also results in a need for simplicity. That is what this book is about: going back to the basics, being able to combine useful elements from different methods and focusing on the most important aspect of all: the person behind the project manager!This book contains a wealth of practical descriptions with useful examples and anecdotes. Readers are constantly stimulated to internalise the essence and put it into practice in a manner that suits their own style and personality. That is the only way to keep at it, be successful and make others believe in you!The book consists of three parts. Part 1 (chapters 1 to 4) describes how to set up and manage a project. The focus is on the basic principles, the essence of taking control, creating structure and using Agile behavior. Part 2 (chapters 5 and 6) explains how to draw up a plan and schedule in small steps, which results in improved completeness, coordination and support. Finally, part 3 (chapters 7 to 10) covers how to manage the project execution: how to realize the path to the final goal with a strict PDCA rhythm, how to evaluate the quality of interim results and how to keep your team and environment motivated.
Автор: Cahana-blum, Jonathan Название: Wrestling with archons ISBN: 1498566286 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781498566285 Издательство: Bloomsbury Рейтинг: Цена: 12623.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book demonstrates that ancient Christian Gnosticism was an ancient form of cultural criticism in a mythological garb. It establishes that, much like modern forms of critical theory, including the Frankfurt School and queer theory, ancient Gnosticism was set on deconstructing mainstream discourses and cultural premises.
Описание: Contemporary Muslim-Christian Encounters: Developments, Diversity and Dialogues addresses the key issues in the present day global encounter between Christians and Muslims. Divided into two parts, the first examines theoretical issues and concerns which affect dialogue between the two traditions. The second part highlights case studies from around the world. Chapters come from established scholars including Reuven Firestone, Douglas Pratt and Clinton Bennett, emerging scholars, as well as practitioner perspectives. Highlighting the diversity within the field of "Christian-Muslim" encounter, case studies cover examples from the US and globally, and include dialogue in the US post 9/11, Nigerian Muslims and Christians, and Christian responses to Islamophobia in the UK. Covering unique areas and those not explored in detail elsewhere, Contemporary Muslim-Christian Encounters: Developments, Diversity and Dialogues will be of interest to advanced students, researchers, and interfaith professionals.
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