Ethics in the Community of Promise Faith, Formation, and Decision

Name: Ethics in the Community of Promise Faith, Formation, and Decision
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ISBN: 9780800637972

ISBN-10: 0800637976

ISBN-13: 9780800637972

Edition: 2nd 2006 (Revised)

Authors: James M. Childs

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In this excellent and accessible introduction, now in a second edition, Childs helpfully articulates the shared features of Christian faith and shows how that communal commitment forms our values, character, virtues, and "eagerness to do what is right." Who we are informs what we choose. This dynamic, dialogical basis for ethics is an open framework. Childs applies it to a host of tough, real-life dilemmas such as affirmative action, end-of-life decisions, medical ethics, truth telling, environmental justice, and war-making. Previously published by Fortress Press in 1992 as Faith, Formation, and Decision, the new edition updates discussions throughout, adds numerous cases and illustrations,…

Book details

List price: $19.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: 1517 Media
Publication date: 7/31/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 6.08" wide x 9.04" long x 0.53" tall
Weight: 0.814
Language: English



Preface



Faith



Ethics and the Congregation



Grace, Faith, and the Good



Hope and Witness: Ethics as Anticipation



Formation



Formed by Love



Poverty of Spirit



Solidarity in Suffering



Mercy and Peace



Decision



Dialogical Ethics



Autonomy



Justice



Sanctity of Life



Truth-Telling and Promise-Keeping



A Theology for Outreach



The Stem-Cell Bill



The Just War Debate



Sexual Ethics and Parental Responsibility


For Further Reading


Notes


Index