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In this uplifting and practical book, written in collaboration with
his biographer, Austen Ivereigh, the preeminent spiritual leader
explains why we must-and how we can-make the world safer, fairer,
and healthier for all people now. In the COVID crisis, the beloved
shepherd of over one billion Catholics saw the cruelty and inequity
of our society exposed more vividly than ever before. He also saw,
in the resilience, generosity, and creativity of so many people,
the means to rescue our society, our economy, and our planet. In
direct, powerful prose, Pope Francis urges us not to let the pain
be in vain. He begins Let Us Dream by exploring what this crisis
can teach us about how to handle upheaval of any kind in our own
lives and the world at large. With unprecedented candor, he reveals
how three crises in his own life changed him dramatically for the
better. By its very nature, he shows, crisis presents us with a
choice: we make a grievous error if we try to return to some
pre-crisis state. But if we have the courage to change, we can
emerge from the crisis better than before. Francis then offers a
brilliant, scathing critique of the systems and ideologies that
conspired to produce the current crisis, from a global economy
obsessed with profit and heedless of the people and environment it
harms, to politicians who foment their people's fear and use it to
increase their own power at their people's expense. He reminds us
that Christians' first duty is to serve others, especially the poor
and the marginalized, just as Jesus did. Finally, the Pope offers
an inspiring and actionable blueprint for building a better world
for all humanity by putting the poor and the planet at the heart of
new thinking. For this plan, he draws not only on sacred sources,
but on the latest findings from renowned scientists, economists,
activists, and other thinkers. Yet rather than simply offer
prescriptions, he shows how ordinary people acting together despite
their differences can discover unforeseen possibilities. Along the
way, he offers dozens of wise and surprising observations on the
value of unconventional thinking, on why we must dramatically
increase women's leadership in the Church and throughout society,
on what he learned while scouring the streets of Buenos Aires with
garbage-pickers, and much more. Let Us Dream is an epiphany, a call
to arms, and a pleasure to read. It is Pope Francis at his most
personal, profound and passionate. With this book and with open
hearts, we can change the world.
Take the next step to confronting racism in relationships and in
everyday life. This 10-session, video-based study guide (DVD/video
streaming sold separately) provides groups and individuals with
practical tools and suggestions, actionable items, and real-world
examples of change, to enable you to become proactive and effective
in the fight for racial justice. In his bestselling book, How to
Fight Racism, Jemar Tisby urged readers to move beyond talking
about racism and start equipping ourselves to fight against it.
This study guide is the next step on that journey for small groups,
churches, classes, and individuals. Tisby unpacks his "A.R.C."
model for racial justice, developing each of its stages in
practical and empowering ways: Awareness (sessions 2—4) focuses
on racial history, identity, and the image of God. Relationships
(sessions 5—7) presents effective ways to do reconciliation, make
friends, and build diverse communities. Commitment (sessions
8—10) concentrates on how to work for racial justice in your
life, community, and country. Â You'll be encouraged to
reject passivity and become active participants in the struggle for
human dignity across racial and ethnic lines. The study
guide—along with the video study—offers participants the
opportunity to be part of the solution to racial problems and
suggests that the application of these principles can offer us hope
that will transform our nation and the world. Designed for use with
How to Fight Racism Video Study (9780310113249), sold separately.
Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful
introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and
law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed
to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys
of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete
subject areas. This Advanced Introduction sets out the difficulty
of defining religion itself and the subsequent impact this has on
creating laws which regulate and protect it. Taking a global
comparative approach, Frank S. Ravitch guides the reader in how
this unique interaction plays out in differing legal systems
including in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Providing further context
by contrasting specific case studies, the book provides a rounded
and coherent exploration of the complexities of law in relation to
religion. Key Features: Addresses the many issues surrounding
religious exceptions to general laws Considers the extent of
separation between government and religion, and the role of courts
in deciding religious questions Looks at the ways in which law may
govern discrimination by government or by private entities, based
on religion or religious concerns Explores the multifaceted
interactions between religion and law in many areas, including
human rights; public schooling; health and property; tax
exemptions; and clergy abuse This foundational book offers a
platform for researchers and students in the fields of law,
political science, ethics, and religious studies. It also provides
valuable insight for lawyers, judges and legislators with a focus
on law and religion. .
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Morning Resolve
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Patrick Allen; Foreword by Canon Scott Gunn
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