Confessions of a Christian Humanist
Title | Confessions of a Christian Humanist PDF eBook |
Author | John W. De Gruchy |
Publisher | Fortress Press |
Pages | 228 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780800638245 |
How can one genuinely follow Jesus today, and what does that mean about one's lifestyle, social and political commitments, and ethical stance? In this fine work, internationally renowned theologian John de Gruchy answers that question. Reviving an almost silenced tradition, he lifts the banner of Christian humanism - not secular humanism with a Christian veneer, but a critical retrieval of Christianity's core convictions and values in ways that are both critical of and yet constructively engaged with secular culture in serving the well-being of humanity.
Being Human
Title | Being Human PDF eBook |
Author | John W. De Gruchy |
Publisher | SCM Press |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780334029793 |
"How can one genuinely follow Jesus today, and what does that mean about one's lifestyle, social and political commitments, and ethical stance? In this work, theologian John de Gruchy answers that question. Reviving an almost silenced tradition, he lifts the banner of Christian humanism - not secular humanism with a Christian veneer, but a critical retrieval of Christianity's core convictions and values in ways that are both critical of and yet constructively engaged with secular culture in serving the well-being of humanity."--BOOK JACKET.
John Calvin
Title | John Calvin PDF eBook |
Author | John W. de Gruchy |
Publisher | Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Pages | 241 |
Release | 2013-07-05 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1620327732 |
2009 is the 500th anniversary of the birth of Calvin, the Reformed theologian whose legacy has played such an important role in the shaping of modern South Africa. The popular understanding of him as grim moralist, proponent of predestination and a tyrannical God is a caricature, but one that does spring from aspects of Calvin's legacy. In this book, De Gruchy attempts to restate the Reformed tradition as a transforming force, one that opposed slavery and apartheid and that participated in the struggle for liberation and transformation in this country. De Gruchy considers Christian humanism to be an alternative to both Christian fundamentalism and secularism, as "being a Christian is all about being truly human in common with the rest of humanity," and has come to the conclusion that there is much to retrieve and celebrate in the Reformed tradition that is of importance for the ecumenical church and global society in the 21st century. The "evangelical" element in the title refers to the literal meaning of the word - "good news" - which is at the heart of being both Christian and human.
Led into Mystery
Title | Led into Mystery PDF eBook |
Author | John de Gruchy |
Publisher | SCM Press |
Pages | 257 |
Release | 2014-07-28 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0334049865 |
Led into Mystery is an unanticipated sequel to John de Gruchy's book Being Human: Confessions of a Christian Humanist. It was prompted by the untimely and tragic death of his eldest son, Steve, in February 2010, and the questions this posed about the meaning of life and death from the perspective of Christian faith.
Confessions of a Secular Jesus Follower
Title | Confessions of a Secular Jesus Follower PDF eBook |
Author | Tom Krattenmaker |
Publisher | Convergent Books |
Pages | 258 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | Agnosticism |
ISBN | 1101906421 |
Offers an argument for secular non-believers maintaining that following Jesus Christ as a teacher, example, and primary guide for living can serve to give meaning and direction to those who don't believe in the supernatural elements of Christianity.
Confessions of a Former Fox News Christian
Title | Confessions of a Former Fox News Christian PDF eBook |
Author | Seth Andrews |
Publisher | |
Pages | 216 |
Release | 2020-07-07 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781977229793 |
Seth Andrews idolized Rush Limbaugh. He listened to Glenn Beck. He read Ann Coulter. He watched Fox News. He was an evangelical Christian once tethered to right-wing media, which constantly warned of an attack on American values by liberals and secular humanists. Today, Seth is a liberal and secular humanist. This book explores the Fox News culture, which both reflects and informs American conservatism, shaping public opinion on important issues like religion, government, race, foreign policy, war, protest, LGBT rights, and the Constitution. It's an exposé of conservative media's "closed systems" which constantly feed on (and feed into) public outrage, ignorance, bigotry, and fear. It's also the story of one man's personal journey into a larger and better world.
Religion and the Human Future
Title | Religion and the Human Future PDF eBook |
Author | David E. Klemm |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 216 |
Release | 2009-01-30 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1444304763 |
This powerful manifesto outlines a vision called theological humanism based on the idea that that the integrity of life provides a way to articulate the meaning of religion for the human future. Explores a profound quest to understand the meaning and responsibility of our shared and yet divided humanity amidst the uncertainty of modern society Articulates the idea that human beings are mixed creatures striving for integrity not only trying to conform to God's will Sets forth a dynamic and robust vision of human life beyond the divisions that haunt the humanities, social sciences, theology, and religious studies