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This collection of essays brings to the surface vital dimensions in the in the engagement between religion and ecology. The authors are aware of both the political urgency, but also the need to delve into a variety of diverse traditions in order to resource such a task, namely, what might religious traditions contribute to ecological debates? A core issue addressed here is how contemporary theology might become public theology, one that is deeply relevant to the particular problems and issues of today. This then raises important theoretical questions about how theology might engage with politi

Becoming God's Children: Religion's Infantilizing Process was written, its author says, to alert readers to the role of infantilization in the Judeo-Christian tradition generally and in Christian rite and doctrine particularly. Because religion plays such an important role in so may lives, it is essential to understand the underlying appeal and significance of religious doctrines.||To that end, Becoming God's Children offers the reader an in-depth account of human neuropsychological development, while unearthing the Judeo-Christian tradition's explicitly infantilizing doctrines and rites. This

"This book tells the story of how God brought together incredible resources to help meet the incredible needs. Also scattered throughout this book are short stories from some of the missions that MFI serves-- stories of lives saved, loved ones found, families reunited-- stories that will boost your faith"--Missionary Flights International website

Säkularisierung im Sinne von Verweltlichung meint eine der produktivsten Entwicklungen der europäischen Kulturgeschichte. Lange Zeit als eine Form des Glaubensverlustes beklagt, erzeugt die Säkularisierung von religiösen Strukturen die Kulturformen des modernen Staates und Rechtswesens, der modernen Philosophie und Ästhetik. Diese übernehmen dabei Funktionen und auch Formen der Rellgion und laden sich selbst auf mit religiöser Bedeutung. Vor allem seit der Romantik zeigt sich dabei auch eine gefährliche Seite dieses Geschichtsprozesses. Säkulare Systeme neigen dazu, das religiöse Potential zu absorbieren und sich an Stelle der Relligion zu setzen