Faith in Moderation
Author: Jillian Schwedler
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2006-06-19
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13: 0521851130
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In Defense of Religious Moderation
Author: William Egginton
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 186
ISBN-13: 023114878X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWilliam Egginton laments the current debate over religion in America, in which religious fundamentalists have set the tone of political discourse--no one can get elected without advertising a personal relation to God, for example--and prominent atheists treat religious belief as the root of all evil. Neither of these positions, Egginton argues, adequately represents the attitudes of a majority of Americans who, while identifying as Christian, Jewish, or Muslim, do not find fault with those who support different faiths and philosophies. In fact, Egginton goes so far as to question whether fundamentalists and atheists truly oppose each other, united as they are in their commitment to a "code of codes." Fundamentalists--and stringent atheists--unconsciously believe that the methods we use to understand the world are all versions of an underlying master code. This code of codes represents an ultimate truth, explaining everything. The moderately religious, with their inherent skepticism toward a master code, are best suited to protect science, politics, and other diverse strains of knowledge from fundamentalist attack and to promote a worldview based on the compatibility between religious faith and scientific method.
Faith in Moderation
Author: Jillian Schwedler
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2006-06-19
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13: 1139936646
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDoes political inclusion produce ideological moderation? Schwedler argues that examining political behaviour alone provides insufficient evidence of moderation because it leaves open the possibility that political actors might act as if they are moderate while harbouring radical agendas. Through a comparative study of the Islamic Action Front party in Jordan and the Islah party in Yemen, she argues that the IAF in Jordan has become more moderate through participation in pluralist political processes, while the Islah party has not. The variation is explained in part by internal group organization and decision-making processes, but particularly by the ways in which the IAF has been able to justify its new pluralist practices on Islamic terms while the Islah party has not. Based on nearly four years of field research in Jordan and Yemen, Schwedler contributes both an important theory of ideological moderation and detail about these powerful Islamist political parties.
Al-Ghazali's "Moderation in Belief"
Author: Al-Ghazali
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2017-10-06
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780226526478
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCenturies after his death, al-Ghazali remains one of the most influential figures of the Islamic intellectual tradition. Although he is best known for his Incoherence of the Philosophers, Moderation in Belief is his most profound work of philosophical theology. In it, he offers what scholars consider to be the best defense of the Ash'arite school of Islamic theology that gained acceptance within orthodox Sunni theology in the twelfth century, though he also diverges from Ash'arism with his more rationalist approach to the Quran. Together with The Incoherence of the Philosophers, Moderation in Belief informs many subsequent theological debates, and its influence extends beyond the Islamic tradition, informing broader questions within Western philosophical and theological thought. The first complete English-language edition of Moderation in Belief, this new annotated translation by Aladdin M. Yaqub draws on the most esteemed critical editions of the Arabic texts and offers detailed commentary that analyzes and reconstructs the arguments found in the work’s four treatises. Explanations of the historical and intellectual background of the texts also enable readers with a limited knowledge of classical Arabic to fully explore al-Ghazali and this foundational text for the first time. With the recent resurgence of interest in Islamic philosophy and the conflict between philosophy and religion, this new translation will be a welcome addition to the scholarship.
Faith in Moderation
Author: Jillian Schwedler
Publisher:
Published: 2007
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781139931243
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFaces of Moderation
Author: Aurelian Craiutu
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Published: 2017-01-12
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 0812248767
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExamining the writings of twentieth-century thinkers such as Raymond Aron, Isaiah Berlin, Norberto Bobbio, Michael Oakeshott, and Adam Michnik, Faces of Moderation argues that moderation remains crucial for today's encounters with new forms of extremism.
Christian Moderation
Author: Joseph Hall (successively Bishop of Exeter and of Norwich.)
Publisher:
Published: 1840
Total Pages: 46
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKFaith and Politics
Author: John Danforth
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2006-09-19
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 1101218762
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNew York Times–bestselling author John Danforth, an ordained Episcopal priest and former US senator, is uniquely qualified to write about one of the most contentious issues in America: the intersection of government and religion. In Faith and Politics, he explores the widening rift between left and right, conservative and liberal, believer and nonbeliever. Danforth takes on many of the polarizing hot-button issues, including stem-cell research, abortion, school prayer, and gay marriage, and addresses how we can approach them with less rancor. Arguing that voters must call for our leaders to turn away from wedge-issue politics and work on our country’s pressing problems, Danforth’s book is a much-needed clarion call to all Americans. “A lucid, powerful book that is at once reflective and instructive.”—Jon Meacham, former editor of Newsweek “[A] meditation about the contested terrain where politics and religion intersect.”—George F. Will “Danforth calls for a radical change in how his party operates.”—The Christian Science Monitor “This book and its author are a modern-day profile in courage.”—David Gergen “Danforth’s thoughtfulness, deep wisdom, and simple decency radiate from every page, and leave one at the end with rare hope that through commitment, faith and politics can ultimately enrich, not corrupt, one another.”—Harold Hongju Koh, dean of Yale Law School
Unbelievable?
Author: Justin Brierley
Publisher: SPCK
Published: 2017-06-15
Total Pages: 204
ISBN-13: 0281077991
DOWNLOAD EBOOKConversations matter. Yet, recently, good conversations about faith have been increasingly squeezed out of the public sphere. Seeking to reopen the debate, Justin Brierley began to invite atheists and sceptics on to Premier Christian Radio to air arguments for and against the Christian faith. But how has ten years of discussion with atheists affected the presenter’s faith? Reflecting on conversations with Richard Dawkins, Derren Brown and many more, Justin explains why he still finds Christianity the most compelling explanation for life, the universe and everything. And why, regardless of belief or background, we should all welcome the conversation. ‘Beautifully written, brilliantly argued, Justin’s book will thrill Christians and challenge atheists.’ R. T. Kendall, author and pastor ‘Justin has that happy knack of being able to get people of diametrically opposed opinions debating the big issues.’ John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics, University of Oxford
Moderation Is Key
Author: Oghomwen Jones
Publisher: Kharis Publishing
Published: 2021-04-30
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781637460573
DOWNLOAD EBOOK'Moderation Is Key' is like no other book before it in this area. It is simple and gives a lot of insights, made available in one place. It is a very comprehensive manual.' I am a passionate advocate of healthy living. I embarked on this lifestyle in late 1990, with a change in my eating habits and sedentary lifestyle. This caused me to drop 6-8 dress sizes. By God's Grace, I have successfully maintained this weight loss for nearly three decades, a feat achieved by eating moderate amounts of healthy foods, exercising, and dependence on God's Word. People who are in the know about my success with weight loss and healthy living often approach me for tips, and those among them who heed my counsel enjoy weight loss/maintenance success. This qualifies me to write authoritatively, and I do so with a fresh approach to this well thought out book. Endorsement: It is my pleasure to endorse this book "Moderation Is Key". I have had the joy of knowing Owen and her heart for well being. I believe Owen has been given the mandate to equip and to help everyone in this day of busy lifestyles to be educated in the realm of being healthy. Through experience Owen has learned these valuable tools, to pass on. I for one will look forward to putting into practice her helpful insights. -Wendy J Preston, Pastor, Faith Alive Church, Aylesbury Buckinghamshire. U.K. About the Author: Oghomwen (Owen) Jones has a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance. She got married soon after her university education and was a housewife for over 25 years. Owen lost her husband in 2017. Following her husband's death, she found herself in a very dark place, a situation she navigated by holding on tenaciously to her faith in God. Owen volunteered at the Alvin Ailey School in the late 1990s and an orphanage in Nigeria between 2007-2009. She currently spearheads her church's health initiative on cancer prevention measures. She finds this fulfilling as it gives her a sense of purpose in life.
