This timely and important book is about ethics and military action in the age of terrorism. The book examines both general ethical considerations relevant to war as well as current United States and Coalition operations in Iraq. Author Eileen Flynn analyzes the ethics of military action in the age of terrorism. She makes a straightforward, jargon-free case that the importance of ethical training for those who join the military cannot be overestimated'since people must live with the ethical choices they make. Dr. Flynn argues that it is crucial for young men and women to understand the importance of adhering to the just war tradition. HOW JUST IS THE WAR ON TERROR? traces the development of the just war tradition and goes on to consider such questions as: ?Is the individual soldier free to act according to his or her own conscience in a war, or are they required to show unconditional obedience to the commanding officers? ?How do the Rules of Engagement governing the conduct of war measure up to the criteria of the just war tradition? ?How should we evaluate the war on terror and the conduct of individual soldiers in the light of just war criteria? This book is must reading for general readers, students, and men and women in uniform. It well help readers to understand the ethical implications of elective wars against nations suspected of supporting terrorism. The discussion questions and case studies that supplement each chapter invite thoughtful engagement. Flynn takes on the most troubling moral issues of our times in a treatment that is both is thorough and evenhanded.
In the aftermath of the economic crisis of 2008 it is important to ask what ethics has to say to the many stakeholders in the U.S. economy. The crisis in the financial industry, precipitated by the bursting of a bubble in the housing sector, brought the U.S. economy to the brink of a major depression. Government officials, economists and financial executives intervened to implement measures to mitigate the damage, applying their expertise and using their best judgments to rescue the economy. The actions they took required technical competence, pragmatic judgments and controversial decisions. They worked through a crisis to try to prevent a very bad situation from becoming a catastrophe. As events played out in the autumn of 2008, there was little time to reflect on how immoral conduct contributed to the crisis and how financial recovery needs to be built on an ethical foundation. The purpose of this book is to examine the role of ethics in setting things right. In taking a close look at the events of 2008 this book makes an important contribution to business ethics.
What are feeding tubes? Why are they used? Must they always be used? What does Catholic teaching have to say about tube feeding? How can relatives reach sound moral decisions about using, forgoing, or withdrawing tube feeding from incompetent loved ones? Why do courts, state legislatures, and well-informed citizens disagree about whether or not tube feeding is ordinarily required? In Hard Decisions, Eileen P. Flynn, a respected Roman Catholic moral theologian, presents through and balanced answers to today's questions about tube feeding.
McDonagh's approach, by bridging the divide between pro-life and pro-choice advocates, revolutionizes the abortion debate in a way that opens up a whole new avenue for resolving the abortion conflict and advancing women's rights.
Establishing the identity and meaning of Jesus as the perfect revelation of God, Why Believe? examines the nature of theology, God, faith, scripture, the Church, spirituality, and morality.
Provides a wealth of information about North American churches. Published continuously since 1916 with the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A, the Yearbook of American & Canadian Churches, 2005 is an annual compilation of key information about denominations, churches, clergy, seminaries, and other religious organizations in the United States and Canada. This volume provides membership and financial statistics, descriptions of denominations, contact information for denominational offices, historical data, a directory of theological schools and ecumenical agencies, a calendar of religious holidays and festivals, and a listing of religious periodicals. The major portion of the book consists of statistical information, names and addresses, and brief descriptive paragraphs on various organizations with major article on "Whither Global Mission?". This edition of the Yearbook again includes both a print and an online component. The database features full-text search capability with additional search queries and will be updated periodically throughout the year.
Provides a wealth of information about North American churches. The Yearbook of American & Canadian Churches, 2003 is the 18th edition of an annual compilation of key information about denominations, churches, clergy, seminaries, and other religious organizations in the United States and Canada. The volume provides membership and financial statistics, descriptions of denominations, contact information for denominational offices, historical data, a directory of theological schools and ecumenical agencies, a calendar of religious holidays and festivals, and a listing of religious periodicals. The Yearbook is published with the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The editorial focus for this volume is "Megachurches: How Do They Count?" As in earlier volumes, the major portion of the book consists of statistical information, names and addresses, and brief descriptive paragraphs on various organizations. The 18th edition of the Yearbook again includes both a print and an online component. The database features full-text search capability with additional search queries and will be updated periodically throughout the year.
Readers of the Yearbook of American & Canadian Churches have come to trust it as the best single source of information about the status of religion in North America. Updated and confirmed annually, this accurate and comprehensive resource provides quick-reference access to names, addresses, telephone numbers, and fax numbers for denominational leaders, headquarters, agencies, and regional headquarters, as well as historical and current statistical data.
Readers of the Yearbook of American & Canadian Churches have come to trust it as the best single source of information about the status of religion in North America. Updated and confirmed annually, this accurate and comprehensive resource provides quick-reference access to names, addresses, telephone numbers, and fax numbers for denominational leaders, headquarters, agencies, and regional headquarters, as well as historical and current statistical data. This edition will include a theme chapter by Diana Eck on "Religious Pluralism in the New Millennium.
Readers of the Yearbook of American & Canadian Churches have come to trust it as the best single source of information about the status of religion in North America. Updated and confirmed annually, this accurate and comprehensive resource provides quick-reference access to names, addresses, telephone numbers, and fax numbers for denominational leaders, headquarters, agencies, and regional headquarters, as well as historical and current statistical data. The Yearbook provides: * phone numbers * fax numbers * contact names * addresses * where to find e-mail addresses * statistics of church membership and finances * descriptions of denominations * listing of denominations by common heritage * names and addresses of church leaders, denominational headquarters and regional offices, national and regional ecumenical organizations * listings of theological schools and Bible colleges * statistics of seminary enrollment * listings of religious periodicals * calendar of religious holidays and festivals * extensive, improved indexes (including an index of names)
Adults of any age and job level need to develop an understanding of the issues and concerns that will face them in the next millennium-from relational life, work life, public life, and techno-life. This book introduces readers to the problems they will face and provides them with the necessary skills they'll need in order to cope with this fast-paced environment. Through in-depth discussions of important topics as gender, diversity, humor in the professional setting, and business etiquette and protocol, this volume moves to new territory that existing books have not yet explored. Topics include: the communication process; the art of listening; the care and feeding of an interpersonal network; groups and teams; diversity; leadership; business presentations, and more. Professionals who want to get ahead in their workplace as they gear up for a whole new century.
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