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Motion Toward Perfection

Author: Albert Truman Schwartz

Publisher: Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9781558960107

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Ten authors follow Priestley's (1733-1804) evolution from Calvinism to Unitarianism.

Moving Past Perfect

Author: Thomas S. Greenspon

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1575423871

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Perfectionism is about believing that if we can just do something perfectly, other people will love and accept us - and if we can't, we'll never be good enough. That belief is a burden that can negatively affect all areas of a person's life. In this positive, practical book (retitled and updated edition), psychologist Tom Greenspon explains perfectionism, where it comes from, and what parents can do about it. He describes a healing process for transforming perfectionism into healthy living practices and self-acceptance. Parents who want to help their kids move past perfectionism and live happier, healthier lives in which they're free to make mistakes, to learn, and to grow will benefit from this book. In addition, parents who struggle with their own perfectionism - and whose perfectionism takes a toll on the family - will find help for themselves within these pages.

Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations

Author: Robert Schnase

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 2011-12-01

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 1426713533

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People are searching for a church shaped and sustained by Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development, Risk-Taking Mission and Service, and Extravagant Generosity. These fundamental practices are critical to the success of congregations. Their presence and strength demonstrate congregational health, vitality, and fruitfulness. By repeating and improving these practices, churches fulfill their mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Robert Schnase astutely weaves theological insight, practical advice, and exemplary stories into an inspiring book for pastors and laity alike. —L. Gregory Jones, Dean and Professor of Theology, Duke Divinity School Robert Schnase’s words are thoughtful, provocative, and challenging. Any congregation will find encouragement and insight to deepen faithfulness and multiply fruitfulness. —Lovett H. Weems, Jr., Distinguished Professor of Church Leadership, Wesley Theological Seminary Stimulating. Challenging. Uniquely helpful. Bishop Schnase gives us powerful language, rich examples, and practical suggestions for fulfilling the mission God gives us. —Janice Riggle Huie, Bishop of the Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church

THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS WITHIN YOU

Author: Leo Tolstoy

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2024-01-11

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13:

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Leo Tolstoy's 'The Kingdom of God Is Within You' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the principles of nonviolent resistance and Christian anarchism. Written in a straightforward and compelling manner, Tolstoy explores the concept of inner spiritual transformation leading to societal change. Drawing on the teachings of Jesus Christ and his own deep moral convictions, Tolstoy presents a powerful argument against violence and government authority. This book stands out for its boldness and relevance, shedding light on issues of social justice and individual responsibility in a time of political turmoil and unrest. It serves as a timeless manifesto for those seeking a more peaceful and just world. Tolstoy's eloquent prose and logical reasoning make 'The Kingdom of God Is Within You' a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, religion, or the pursuit of a higher moral truth.

Press Bias and Politics

Author: Jim A. Kuypers

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2002-09-30

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 0313012628

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Kuypers charts the potential effects the printed presses and broadcast media have upon the messages of political and social leaders when they discuss controversial issues. Examining over 800 press reports on race and homosexuality from 116 different newspapers, Kuypers meticulously documents a liberal political bias in mainstream news. This book asserts that such a bias hurts the democratic process by ignoring non-mainstream left positions and vilifying many moderate and most right-leaning positions, leaving only a narrow brand of liberal thought supported by the mainstream press. This book argues that the mainstream press in America is an anti-democratic institution. By comparatively analyzing press reports, as well as the events that occasioned the coverage, Kuypers paints a detailed picture of the politics of the American press. He advances four distinct reportorial practices that inject bias into reporting, offering perspectives of particular interest to scholars, students, and others involved with mass communication, journalism, and politics in the United States.

Soul

Author: Christian Kanzian

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2013-05-02

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 3110319411

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The leading idea of the book is to focus on the common roots of Islamic and Western traditions and to increase awareness of the chances of systematic philosophical dispute, with the aim to promote a substantial dialogue on an academic level. Most of the collected papers in this edition are results of contributions to a workshop, organized by the editors of the volume, as an integrated part of a visit to the Imam Khomeini Education and Research Institute (IKERI) of Qom by a delegation of philosophers from the University of Innsbruck in May 2008. The organizational frame of the workshop and also of this edition is the partnership between the IKERI and the University of Innsbruck—the first formal high-level academic partnership between an Iranian Institution and a European University. The contributions in this edition investigate the topic “Soul” in an interdisciplinary and comparative way: Psychologists, Philosophers, and Theologians from both, Islamic and Western traditions, should be brought into dialogue with the focus on the general theme.