Alcohol, Addiction and Christian Ethics
Alcohol, Addiction and Christian Ethics

Author: Christopher C. H. Cook

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2006-05-04

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 1139454978

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Addictive disorders are characterised by a division of the will, in which the addict is attracted both by a desire to continue the addictive behaviour and also by a desire to stop it. Academic perspectives on this predicament usually come from clinical and scientific standpoints, with the 'moral model' rejected as outmoded. But Christian theology has a long history of thinking and writing on such problems and offers insights which are helpful to scientific and ethical reflection upon the nature of addiction. Chris Cook reviews Christian theological and ethical reflection upon the problems of alcohol use and misuse, from biblical times until the present day. Drawing particularly upon the writings of St Paul the Apostle and Augustine of Hippo, a critical theological model of addiction is developed. Alcohol dependence is also viewed in the broader ethical perspective of the use and misuse of alcohol within communities.

Religion & Alcohol
Religion & Alcohol

Author: Charles Kevin Robertson

Publisher: Peter Lang

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780820467931

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Religion and Alcohol: Sobering Thoughts is an intriguing and thought-provoking collection of ten essays divided into two main parts. The first part focuses on the use or prohibition of alcohol in various religious traditions, with chapters exploring the Christian New Testament, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and tribal religions. The second half of the book considers alcohol in its historical context, with chapters examining drinking in medieval monasticism, Victorian England, the American South, and films, as well as the influence of movements such as Alcoholics Anonymous.

Bound to Sin
Bound to Sin

Author: Alistair McFadyen

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2000-08-15

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 9780521438681

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This book tests the explanatory and descriptive power of the doctrine of sin in relation to two concrete situations: sexual abuse of children and the holocaust. Taking seriously the explanatory power of secular discourses for analysing and regulating therapeutic action in relation to such situations, the book asks whether the theological language of sin can offer further illumination by speaking of God and the world together. Through its discussion of abuse and the holocaust, an engagement with Augustine, original sin and feminism, a fresh and sometimes surprising perspective is offered, both on the theology of sin and on the pathologies under consideration. The understanding of sin that emerges is centred on joyful worship of the trinitarian God. This essay is more systematic and more theological than most practical, pastoral or applied theology and more practical and concrete than most systematic or constructive theology. It is a genuinely concrete, systematic theology.

The Christian Ethics Of Eating And Drinking
The Christian Ethics Of Eating And Drinking

Author: William Thornton Findley

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781021525512

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Food and drink hold a central place in Christian culture and tradition, and in this thought-provoking work, Findley delves into the ethical dimensions of this important aspect of daily life. Drawing on theology, philosophy, and scripture, he offers insights and guidance that are sure to inspire readers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Thirst
Thirst

Author: James B. Nelson

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 9780664226886

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This book explores the path of recovery. James Nelson writes, as he lives, with a very special blend of insight, wisdom, humor, and humility. Sobriety sustainers and spirituality seekers will be encouraged and enlightened by his work.

Hand Me a Dr Pepper, Please
Hand Me a Dr Pepper, Please

Author: Randy Shuler

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Published: 2010-04

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 1615665900

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You're going out to dinner with friends. The waiter asks what you'd like to drink: beer, wine, or a soda. What do you choose? In today's culture, much of the Christian community doesn't think twice about social drinking. For a growing number of Christians, there are plenty of instances in the Bible that seem to condone the consumption of alcohol, especially wine. Wait! Before dismissing the issue, you might stop to reconsider. Are there differences in how our cultures view drinking? Are we aware of the potential hazards alcohol poses for so many in our culture? Is it liberty to drink a beverage of choice or a license to follow a culture fascinated with alcohol? In this thought-provoking work, Randy Shuler provides ten reasons for choosing not to drink and presents a crucial understanding of alcohol in the Bible. Through research, reason, Scripture, and personal experiences, Randy challenges the reader to give serious thought to an issue once taboo in much of the Christian community. So take time to reconsider this important lifestyle choice. Who knows? The next time your waiter asks what you'd like to drink, you too may say, 'Hand Me a Dr Pepper, Please.'

Christianity and Alcohol (Wine)
Christianity and Alcohol (Wine)

Author: Benedict Kofi Amoabeng

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 31

ISBN-13: 1449086217

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The purpose of this book answer's the question, if drinking alcohol (wine) is a sin or not as a Christian. And the answer is, Drinking wisely as a Christian is not a sin. The book is written base on what the bible really teaches and this book is also written base on the direction and understanding from the Holy Spirit. I believe this book will give you a great understanding of the topic. It explains things like, ' Our bodies being the Temple of God ' and many many more. God bless you.

Addiction and Virtue
Addiction and Virtue

Author: Kent Dunnington

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2011-07-26

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 0830839011

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In this interdisciplinary work, Kent Dunnington brings the neglected resources of philosophical and theological analysis to bear on the problem of addiction. Drawing on the insights of Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas, he formulates a compelling alternative to the two dominant models of addiction--addiction as disease and addiction as choice.