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Reflections On The Death Penalty And Catholic Social Teaching, Dr. Roger C. Barnes Ph.D.
Reflections On The Death Penalty And Catholic Social Teaching, Dr. Roger C. Barnes Ph.D.
Verbum Incarnatum: An Academic Journal of Social Justice
Catholic social teaching has a great deal to guide us on the topic of the death penalty. especially with respect to the inherent dignity of the human person. The death penalty remains a staple of the American criminal justice system.for a majority ofthefifiy slates and.federal government, hut public sentiment is becoming increasingly skeptical about its ultimate effectiveness. In thefollmrinx I revinv that part of Catholic social teaching that speaks to the death penalty and I reflect on the struggle to abolish the death penalty.
Who Do You Say That I Am?: The Jesus Question At Catholic Universities And Colleges, Dr. Glenn Ambrose Ph.D.
Who Do You Say That I Am?: The Jesus Question At Catholic Universities And Colleges, Dr. Glenn Ambrose Ph.D.
Verbum Incarnatum: An Academic Journal of Social Justice
The question concerning the identity and message of Jesus of Nazareth is fundamentally important for Catholic universities and colleges. This has always been true, but today's pluralistic and ecumenical setting presses us to think in new ways. This essay draws attention to two types of Christologies, one Fom "above" and one .fom "below, " that have been a part of the Christian tradition and examines their viability in contemporary Christian faith-based education. In conclusion. it is argued that a Christology from Below, which rejects theological claims concerning the divine identity of Jesus as a starting point in favor of beginning …
The Shame Of Being Number One, Dr. Philip E. Lampe Ph.D.
The Shame Of Being Number One, Dr. Philip E. Lampe Ph.D.
Verbum Incarnatum: An Academic Journal of Social Justice
Americans are accustomed to saying and hearing that the United States is the greatest, most powerfi1l nation in the world Citizenship is considered to be a source of pride. Although the United States is, in fact, number one in many areas, not all are something Americans should he proud of There appears to be a greater concernfor. andfocus on, those at the lop than those at the boltom. The result is great inequality. The United States. which claims to be the world leader, should attempt to be the leader in social justice. To accomplish this, policies and actions should be …