In 1987, Pope John Paul II named solidarity a virtue. Sister Marie Vianney Bilgrien, Director of Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Baker, Oregon, looks at the power of solidarity to tear down unjus
Medieval clerics believed that original sin had rendered their "fallen bodies" vulnerable to corrupting impulses—particularly those of a sexual nature. They feared that their corporeal frail
Essays discuss proslavery arguments in the churches, the urge toward compromise and unity, the coming of schisms in the various denominations, and the role of local conditions in determining policies
Though sometimes a source of controversy regarding certain issues, the Catholic Church has in many ways lead the struggle for social justice and rights for the poor in our age. Pope John Paul II never
Sexual orientation is a topic of intense debate within America's religious traditions. These discussions have had a significant impact on the formation of public policy, as speakers who locate themsel
The underlying premise of this study is captured in the first verse of Psalm 24, which states that "the earth is the Lord's" and no one else's. This is a major theological tenet that undergirds the bi
Written in rivetings fashion by the coauthors of The Secret War Against the Jews, Unholy Trinity tells one of the darkest tales of World War II. After the war had ended, fearing a surge of Soviet gro
Christian and Muslim writers explore their shared history, providing short accounts of the scriptural bases of their laws of war and the historical development of their scholarly interpretation. They
A living religious tradition continually reassesses its practices. In our contemporary situation, the task of reassessment must attend to the presence of persons with disabilities who are increasingly
Would you like todiscover how to break through gender barriers at the office?learn how to work through conflicts on ministry teams?have a healthy friendship with a man or woman who is not your spouse?
This book traces the development of the catechetical movement in late-medieval and early modern Germany, revealing the emergence of a cross-confessional program that aimed to reform society under the
