The life and career of Louis-Joseph Francois is recounted. The article describes his many pamphlets against the oath required of the clergy during the French Revolution. These pamphlets were extremely influential and appeared in numerous editions. In September 1792, Francois was a victim of the massacre of priests in Saint-Firmin (better known as the College des Bons-Enfants), in part because of his writings. The massacre is also described.

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The How Of Ethical Decision Making, John W. Kleiner Oct 1984

The How Of Ethical Decision Making, John W. Kleiner

Consensus

In the process of ethical decision making, moral judgment is as important as moral commitment; thus ethical decision making calls for thoughtful consideration. To assist in this process the article proposes a model with four components: 1) theological reflection; 2) social context; 3) moral agent in community; and 4) resolution, response, action, decision, strategy, and planning. The article stresses the central role of the moral agent as the one who is shaped by the social context and theological reflection and also as the one who in dialogue with other Christians and in a reciprocal relationship with social context and theological …

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The Christian Face Of Peace In East Germany, Paul Oestreicher Oct 1984

The Christian Face Of Peace In East Germany, Paul Oestreicher

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

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Making Up What Is Lacking: Towards An Interpreation Of The Penitentes, Robert Sprott Sep 1984

Making Up What Is Lacking: Towards An Interpreation Of The Penitentes, Robert Sprott

SHRI Publications

The working paper explores the origin and reason for being of the penitents in New Mexico.

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Innovator, 1984-09-17, Student Services Sep 1984

Innovator, 1984-09-17, Student Services

Innovator

The Innovator was a student newspaper published at Governors State University between March 1972 and October 2000. The newspaper featured student reporting, opinions, news, photos, poetry, and original graphics.

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Tidings, September 12, 1984 Sep 1984