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Author: Sophie Bjork-James Publisher: Rutgers University Press ISBN: 1978821840 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 199
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The Divine Institution provides an account of how a theology of the family came to dominate a white evangelical tradition in the post-civil rights movement United States, providing a theological corollary to Religious Right politics. This tradition inherently enforces racial inequality in that it draws moral, religious, and political attention away from problems of racial and economic structural oppression, explaining all social problems as a failure of the individual to achieve the strong gender and sexual identities that ground the nuclear family. The consequences of this theology are both personal suffering for individuals who cannot measure up to prescribed gender and sexual roles, and political support for conservative government policies. Exposure to experiences that undermine the idea that an emphasis on the family is the solution to all social problems is causing a younger generation of white evangelicals to shift away from this narrow theological emphasis and toward a more social justice-oriented theology. The material and political effects of this shift remain to be seen.
Author: Virginia Ramey Mollenkott Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers ISBN: 1625646054 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 129
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Endorsements: "A calm, well-balanced, carefully prepared book. . . . Excellent for adult Bible discussion groups, for occasional sermons, for suggesting ways of inclusive language. This book teaches and directs without antagonizing." --The Bible Today "A persuasive book, useful for personal reflection and group discussion, and ideal for gift-giving." --Daughters of Sarah "This is no dry erudite volume. It rubs salve in personal wounds inflicted by centuries of biblical misreading." --Sojourners "The book reflects careful research; it is written in a style that will appeal to those interested in the implications of biblical research but without the time or inclination to follow the involved discussions of biblical scholarship." --National Catholic Reporter
Author: David Baldacci Publisher: Grand Central Publishing ISBN: 0446545155 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 320
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With a master spy and the U. S. government after him, former CIA assassin Oliver Stone is America's most wanted man-but escaping D.C. won't protect him from a lethal world of political corruption in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller. Known by his alias, "Oliver Stone," John Carr is the most wanted man in America. With two pulls of the trigger, the men who destroyed Stone's life and kept him in the shadows were finally silenced. But his freedom comes at a steep price: The assassinations he carried out prompt the highest levels of the U.S. government to unleash a massive manhunt. Yet behind the scenes, master spy Macklin Hayes is playing a very personal game of cat and mouse. He, more than anyone else, wants John Carr dead. With their friend and unofficial leader in hiding, the members of the Camel Club risk everything to save him. As the hunters close in, Stone's flight from the demons of his past will take him from the power corridors of Washington, D.C., to the coal-mining town of Divine, Virginia--and into a world every bit as bloody and lethal as the one he left behind.
Author: Virginia Prodan Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. ISBN: 1496411838 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 331
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"I should be dead. Buried in an unmarked grave in Romania. Obviously, I am not. God had other plans." At just under five feet tall, Virginia Prodan was no match for the towering 6' 10" gun-wielding assassin the Romanian government sent to her office to take her life. It was not the first time her life had been threatened--nor would it be the last. As a young attorney under Nicolae Ceausescu's brutal communist regime, Virginia had spent her entire life searching for the truth. When she finally found it in the pages of the most forbidden book in all of Romania, Virginia accepted the divine call to defend fellow followers of Christ against unjust persecution in an otherwise ungodly land. For this act of treason, she was kidnapped, beaten, tortured, placed under house arrest, and came within seconds of being executed under the orders of Ceausescu himself. How Virginia not only managed to elude her enemies time and again, but how she also helped expose the appalling secret that would ultimately lead to the demise of Ceausescu's evil empire is one of the most extraordinary stories ever told. A must-read for all generations, Saving My Assassin is the unforgettable account of one woman's search for truth, her defiance in the face of evil, and a surprise encounter that proves without a shadow of a doubt that nothing is impossible with God.
Author: Sophie Bjork-James Publisher: Rutgers University Press ISBN: 1978821840 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 199
Book Description
The Divine Institution provides an account of how a theology of the family came to dominate a white evangelical tradition in the post-civil rights movement United States, providing a theological corollary to Religious Right politics. This tradition inherently enforces racial inequality in that it draws moral, religious, and political attention away from problems of racial and economic structural oppression, explaining all social problems as a failure of the individual to achieve the strong gender and sexual identities that ground the nuclear family. The consequences of this theology are both personal suffering for individuals who cannot measure up to prescribed gender and sexual roles, and political support for conservative government policies. Exposure to experiences that undermine the idea that an emphasis on the family is the solution to all social problems is causing a younger generation of white evangelicals to shift away from this narrow theological emphasis and toward a more social justice-oriented theology. The material and political effects of this shift remain to be seen.
Author: Sandra Lynne Carlton Publisher: Page Publishing Inc ISBN: 1645845753 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 210
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When Washington Post correspondent Julia Baldwin is assigned to cover a local neo-Nazi group, the chain-smoking, hard-line reporter had no idea it would take her across the globe to witness deadly conflicts between world governments and beyond. As she soon discovers in her investigation, there seems to be a mysterious "entity" involved in her personal history and congenital heart condition, all linked to the stunning chain of events. US State Department agent David Lassiter is her partner in unraveling the mystery that takes them back to Middle Ages Jerusalem and the shattering truth about Julia's very own family. And there is always the blue-eyed stranger watching her... Take a journey through time with Julia as she discovers a deadly plot to bring the entire planet to its knees and create the chaos surrounding the last days in biblical proportion.
Author: Various Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 325
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In Various's 'The Divine Right of Church Government,' the author explores the concept of church governance and its divine origins. Written in a clear and concise manner, the book delves into the historical context of church authority and the implications of the 'divine right' theory. Drawing on both biblical texts and historical examples, Various presents a compelling argument for the hierarchical structure of the church. The book's academic tone and thorough analysis make it a valuable resource for scholars and students of religious studies and history. The author's meticulous research and attention to detail are evident throughout the text, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the topic. 'The Divine Right of Church Government' is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of church organization and authority, offering valuable insights into the development of ecclesiastical structures and practices.
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