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Reassessing Religion's Place In A Liberal Democracy, Brian Stiltner
Reassessing Religion's Place In A Liberal Democracy, Brian Stiltner
Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies Faculty Publications
Reviews by Brian Stiltner of five books published between 1996 and 1997 on the topic of religion's role in politics and a liberal democracy.
Originally published: Religious Studies Review 26.4 (October 2000). pp. 310-325.
The Church As Counterculture, Michael Budde
The Church As Counterculture, Michael Budde
Michael Budde
The question, "What does it mean to be 'the church'?" has always been among the most controversial and of vital concern to political, economic, and ecclesial leaders alike. How it is answered influences whether Christianity will be a force for legitimating or subverting existing secular relations of power, influence, and privilege. The Church as Counterculture enters the debates on Christian identity, purpose, and organization by calling for the churches to reclaim their roles as "communities of disciples"-distinct and distinctive groups formed by the priorities and practices of Jesus-to constitute a countercultural reality and challenge to secular society and existing power …
Invisible Lines Of Connection: Sacred Stories Of The Ordinary, Lawrence Kushner
Invisible Lines Of Connection: Sacred Stories Of The Ordinary, Lawrence Kushner
Richard L. Horwitz Lecture on Ethics
Lawrence Kushner has served as Rabbi of Congregational Beth El in Sudbury, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston, for the past 27 years and is widely regarded as one of the most creative religious writers in America. Through his lectures, articles and ten books, he has helped shape the present agenda for personal and institutional spiritual renewal.
He originated the concept of synagogue havurot, family fellowship groups, led his congregants to publish their own prayerbook, V'Tahaer Libenu (Purify Our Hearts), the first gender-neutral liturgy ever written, and has conducted over seventy-five kalla weekends for personal religious growth. He was the …
"Pledging Allegiance: Reflections On Discipleship And The Church After Rwanda", Michael Budde
"Pledging Allegiance: Reflections On Discipleship And The Church After Rwanda", Michael Budde
Michael Budde
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"Introduction", Michael Budde