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¿Podemos clonar seres humanos para contar con órganos de repuesto? ¿Utilizarán nuestro ADN para clasificarnos y determinar nuestro futuro? ¿Se experimentan las nuevas técnicas biomédicas en humanos sin su consentimiento?
Si te haces estas preguntas es probable que hayas visto o leído mucha ciencia ficción. Y en este género los científicos suelen hacer lo que les da la gana o lo que el malo de turno les ordena.
En la vida real, no. A pesar...
2) Toxic Pulpit
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In "Toxic Pulpit," author Dr. Carl J Davis delivers a riveting exploration of the often-hidden world of narcissism within religious leadership. This groundbreaking book peels back the layers of charismatic figures who manipulate faith for personal gain, revealing the psychological tactics employed by narcissistic leaders to control, deceive, and exploit their followers.The narrative delves into the tenacious traits that define narcissistic church...
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Love Your Neighbor is a concise introduction to Christian ethics. It begins with a look at the biblical basis for morality, defines and describes various philosophical approaches to the subject of ethics, then connects biblical morality with the idea of absolute truth in philosophy.
The book then moves from its philosophical basis to a practical application of Christian ethics, considering a wide range of social, biomedical, and personal issues. It...
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This Companion to Theologian Herman Bavinck's Christian Worldview Explores Christianity's Contributions to Higher Education
After writing his well-known book Christian Worldview, Dutch Calvinist theologian and scholar Herman Bavinck focused his attention on how the Christian faith benefits higher learning, particularly religious studies, natural sciences, and the humanities.
Christianity and Science explores the pros and cons of Christian science...
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For the First Time in English, a Foundational Work of One of the Church's Most Important Theologians
As some point in life, we all wonder: Who am I? What is the world, and what is my place within it? Only Christianity offers answers to these questions in a way that meets our truest needs and satisfies our deepest longings.
In this important book, translated into English for the first time, Herman Bavinck provides a framework for understanding why...
6) Testament
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The author's undergraduate experience as a monk and subsequently as a soldier in Vietnam brought him face-to-face with the problem of evil: Why would an all-good, all-knowing, all-powerful being not prevent or stop the carnage? The question drove Goodwin to study theology at the University of Chicago, where he found the outlines of an answer. This book, based on his classes with students over the years, makes the case for--and for rethinking--theism....
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The U.S. invasions and occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan have cost more than three trillion dollars and caused tens of thousands of deaths. Was either war morally justifiable? Did either war make the world a safer, more peaceful place? Forging Swords into Plows develops a twenty-first century Christian perspective on war and then argues that both wars were immoral and resulted in a more dangerous, less stable world.The analysis begins with a critical...
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To solve a dilemma between unescapable selfishness of human nature and "the absence of all egoistical motivation" as "a criterion for an action of moral worth", the concept is proposed to distinguish Ethics and Morality, ethical behavior and moral actions. Code of ethical behavior, Ethical Contract is founded on men's recognition of mutual benefits, even necessity, of establishing and enforcing of the rules of behavior in human communities. Morality,...
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Friedrich Nietzsche was a philosopher, writer, poet, philologist, and musician, and is considered one of the most influential and important modern thinkers of the 19th century. The Gay Science (in German: Die fröhliche Wissenschaft) is the last work of Nietzsche's positive phase, resembling "Dawn" and "Human, All Too Human" in its light, pleasant, and flowery style of composition. This is one of the author's most widely read works. It is also in...
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"Living the Karma Way: A Practical Guide to a Fulfilling and Harmonious Life" is an illuminating journey into the profound philosophy of karma, offering readers a comprehensive and accessible roadmap for a purposeful existence. Authored as a transformative guide, the book explores the historical and cultural context of karma, providing a deep understanding of its principles. Purpose-driven and practical, the guide delves into the three types of karma,...
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¿Puedo ser feliz siendo madre? Si elijo mi profesión o mis metas personales por encima de la maternidad ¿me sentiré plena como mujer? Inquietudes como estas asaltan el corazón femenino. La capacidad de acoger y gestar la vida es sin duda un don que cuestiona, desafía y pone a las mujeres en la difícil tarea de decidir sobre el rumbo de su existencia.
Este libro presenta un diálogo filosófico entre dos pensadoras que reflexionaron en torno...
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This two-volume collection of essays on the Bible and social justice, liberation theology, and radical Christianity by Christopher Rowland addresses the question raised by Gustavo Gutierrez about how we can speak of God as a loving parent in a world that continues to be so inhumane. These essays by an esteemed New Testament scholar represent intellectual interests of a lifetime as he integrated exegesis of the New Testament texts in their first-century...
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The meditations in this collection originated from a series of questions about suffering, death, and eternal life put to the author by a friend who was dying from cancer. These questions included: How do we wait upon God and cancer at the same time? What do we know of the God to whom we go when we experience only the silence of God in our suffering? How do we long for heaven when what we want most is to continue on with our families and loved ones...
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Wise Sayings/Philosophical Aphorisms is a collection of 48 Sayings/Philosophical Aphorisms. Each aphorism stands on a page. The book alludes to the nine cardinal virtues of Yoruba land--morality, love, honesty, honor, bravery, temperance, prudence, justice and fortitude.
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Pensar el que hacer de la ciudadanía en sociedades con un déficit de ciudadanos críticos, reflexivos y participantes, se considera que es una tarea prioritaria para estos días. Los ciudadanos se encuentran sumergidos en una sociedad de consumo, desbocados en una sociedad que genera necesidades artificiales y cuya tiranía es la imitación de estereotipos construidos por la sociedad de mercado; ciudadanos refugiados cada vez más en sus intereses...
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Theology and Technique is a posthumous, incomplete volume drafted in the 1970s that nevertheless constitutes a significant addition to the Ellul corpus. Working from Jacques Ellul's original outline, a collaborative team including three of Ellul's children, a grandson, and Ellul scholars has assembled previous partial publications that Ellul himself approved for eventual incorporation along with relevant unpublished essays and notes into a book which...
19) The Stoic Man's Guide: Daily Strategies for Modern Men: How to Embrace Timeless Stoicism for Happ
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Wrestling with life's greatest demands? Find answers within yourself with a little Stoic guidance. Marcus Aurelius penned many of his incredible thoughts working off of Ancient Stoic teachings. It's unreal how you can still grasp his concepts and apply them to your daily problems!Modern problems require modern Stoicism. Often, men find themselves as the first line of defense when it comes to family and professional problems. These circumstances are...
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What is moral courage? Why is it important and what drives it? An argument for why we should care about moral courage and how it shapes the world around us.
War, totalitarianism, pandemics, and political repression are among the many challenges and crises that force us to consider what humane people can do when the world falls apart. When tolerance disappears, truth becomes rare, and civilized discourse is a distant ideal, why do certain individuals...
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