Poverty, Money, and Ecology as Pillars of Pope Francis' Pontificate (2013–2019)
Poverty, Money, and Ecology as Pillars of Pope Francis' Pontificate (2013–2019)

Author: Pablo Alberto Baisotti

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-11-01

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 1793654808

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This book will deal with arguments that analyze the Vatican policies of Francis, during the first seven years of his pontificate, in relation to some of the most urgent questions concerning humanity: migrants and refugees, the economy, and ecology. The logical choice of the time period for this work is given by Jorge Bergoglio's ascent to the "chair of St. Peter" until the end of 2019. That is why there is an interrelationship between history and the present, since it is written—in part—as his apostolic journeys, interventions, diplomatic actions, and discourses are carried out. To this is added an important quantity of writings of his authorship, as well as of some of his predecessors, in order to frame the question in a historically correct way and to understand his approach to issues of politics and international diplomacy, given his investiture as a religious and—at the same time—political leader

Tyranny or Fraternity: The perspective of Animal Liberation Theology
Tyranny or Fraternity: The perspective of Animal Liberation Theology

Author: Marco Túlio B. S. Procópio

Publisher: Marco Túlio Brandão Sampaio Procópio

Published: 2023-12-28

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13:

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Cohabitants of the same common home, brothers in existence in the adventure of life, co-participants in the immense and interdependent community of earthly life, animals stand side by side with humans before the eyes of the Creator. Fragile and simultaneously independent, while carrying with them everything they need for survival, they are absolutely vulnerable to growing human, manipulative and destructive power. And what have we done with this power? For some, who still remain in the wild, we invade their territories, betray their trust with traps and hunting, and take away their conditions of survival through the deterioration of the environment in which they live. Others, kidnapped and expropriated of their freedom, we enslave, torture and kill in endless processes of unfathomable suffering. Considered as “products” or “things” in our society: they suffer in circuses, zoos, rodeos, carts, slaughterhouses, farms, fur industries, research and education institutes, and in many other instances and places that we can barely imagine. Given this, it is necessary to expand theological categories from an inclusive perspective, considering animals as an oppressed face within liberation theology. Finding themselves in a situation of oppression and captivity, animals cry for liberation while perpetuating the pain of Christ, who suffers with all creatures. Their piercing moans shame us for being the very cause of their suffering. Every day, Christ continues to be crucified in our smallest brothers by our own hands, He who identified himself with the little ones. Within this horizon, this book, in dialogue with important authors, seeks to contribute to the construction of a theology of animal liberation, freely following the see-judge-act method. With this, we hope, by taking up the cause of Christ, to bring the reality of a world of peace, justice and fraternity for all a little closer.

Psychology in Brazil
Psychology in Brazil

Author: Silvia Helena Koller

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-04-16

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 3030113361

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This book presents an overview of the work of the most important Psychology researchers in Brazil, contributing to the internationalization of the discipline and fostering cross-cultural approaches in the field. Over the last two decades, Psychology research has experienced an enormous growth in Brazil, which has placed the country among the ten nations with the highest scientific output in the area. A big part of this output, however, remains inaccessible to the majority of the international community because it’s mainly published in Portuguese. This book intends to overcome this barrier, presenting a highly relevant sample of the best Psychology research produced in Brazil to those who are unable to read in Portuguese. In each chapter, a top Brazilian researcher is invited to present a summary of his/her main contributions to the field. The result is a rich overview of the main areas in which Brazilian psychologists have concentrated their work over the last decades, such as Developmental Psychology, Community Psychology, Educational and School Psychology, Evolutionary Psychology, Health Psychology, History of Psychology and Social Psychology. By putting together such a wide array of topics, Psychology in Brazil – Scientists Making a Difference offers a rich overview of the research in the country to psychologists, educators and social scientists in general interested in cross-cultural approaches within the Behavioral Sciences.

Risk Analysis, Dam Safety, Dam Security and Critical Infrastructure Management
Risk Analysis, Dam Safety, Dam Security and Critical Infrastructure Management

Author: Ignacio Escuder-Bueno

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2011-09-26

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 0203134346

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This book offers the state of the art on risk analysis, representing a primary tool for achieving effective management of critical infrastructures along with a suitable framework for the development of risk management models regarding natural, technological and human-induced hazards. Essential reading for graduate students and researchers interested in risk analysis as applied to all type of critical infrastructures, and for designers, engineers, owners and operators of critical infrastructures in general and dams in particular.

Caring Management in the New Economy
Caring Management in the New Economy

Author: Ora Setter

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-04-23

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 3030141993

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This edited book frames a new ethos of management that cares for society, future generations and nature whilst also serving the interests of business and the wider community. Employing the practical wisdom of faith traditions, the chapters develop the use of spirituality as a resource for creating business models that take pressing social problems – such as quality of life at work, over-consumption, environmental degradation and climate change – into account. Spanning entrepreneurship, leadership, management education and business models, the chapters in this book aim to develop a spiritually-based caring model of management to face the challenges and reality of the 21st century.

La síntesis teológica de la noción de bien común en patrística
La síntesis teológica de la noción de bien común en patrística

Author: Mathias Nebel

Publisher: Herder Editorial

Published: 2023-06-13

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 8425449928

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Para la patrística, Cristo representa el nuevo koinon o «bien común» de la humanidad, por el cual esta es redimida y unificada en su naturaleza. El desarrollo de esta noción en el ámbito eclesial, litúrgico, económico y político será de una importancia capital para el devenir de la filosofía política occidental en los siglos posteriores. Este libro, resultado de un proyecto de investigación internacional llevada a cabo por 7 autores, estudia las aportaciones particulares de los Padres de la Iglesia sobre la síntesis teológica de la noción de bien común. Sin esta referencia al trabajo patrístico, el análisis del tema entre los autores escolásticos se vería singularmente empobrecido. La originalidad y profundidad de la reformulación patrística del tema político del bien común es de capital importancia para la teología política actual y su diálogo con el liberalismo político.

Fatima Mysteries
Fatima Mysteries

Author: Grzegorz Gorny

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 2017-02-27

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 1621641635

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"The tragedies foretold in Fatima did not come to an end with the demise of Communism. The crisis has not been resolved. From a certain point of view it is still as serious as it ever was, as it is primarily a crisis of faith, hence a moral and social crisis." — Pope Benedict XVI The apparitions in 1917 of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three peasant children in Fatima, Portugal, are perhaps the most important private revelations in the history of the Church. At the height of World War I and on the eve of the Russian Revolution, Our Lady appeared in Fatima to warn us of another even greater world war, the spread of Communism, and a terrible persecution of the Church unless people returned to God. She asked for us to offer daily prayer and sacrifice for conversion of the world and salvation of souls. Because of the prophetic nature of Our Lady's messages and their potential significance for the entire world, they have been the subject of much study and controversy, and they have influenced the decisions not only of many individuals, but also of Popes, Bishops, and heads of state. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of these important apparitions and messages for the modern world, renowned author-photographer team Grzegorz Górny and Janusz Rosikon traveled throughout Europe to tell the story of Fatima and its impact on the destiny of both individuals and nations. With stunningly beautiful four-color photographs on every page, and in-depth detail and insights on all aspects of the story and message of Fatima, they probe the mysteries of Fatima and their continued relevance for our modern age. Lavishly Illustrated.