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Return to Rome

Confessions of an Evangelical Catholic

By: Francis J. Beckwith

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Confessions of an Evangelical Catholic

By: Francis J. Beckwith

What does it mean to be evangelical? What does it mean to be Catholic? Can one consider oneself both simultaneously? Francis Beckwith has wrestled with these questions personally and professionally. He was baptized a Catholic, but his faith journey led him to Protestant evangelicalism. He became a philosophy professor at Baylor University and president of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS). And then, in 2007, after much prayer, counsel, and consideration, Beckwith decided to return to the Catholic church and step down as ETS president. This provocative book details Beckwith's journey, focusing on his internal dialogue between the Protestant theology he embraced for most of his adult life and Catholicism. He seeks to explain what prompted his decision and offers theological reflection on whether one can be evangelical and Catholic, affirming his belief that one can be both. EXCERPT It's difficult to explain why one moves from one Christian tradition to another. It is like trying to give an account to your friends why you chose to pursue for marriage this woman rather than that one, though both may have a variety of qualities that you found attractive. It seems to me then that any account of my return to the Catholic church, however authentic and compelling it is to me, will appear inadequate to anyone who is absolutely convinced that I was wrong. Conversely, my story will confirm in the minds of many devout Catholics that the supernatural power of the grace I received at baptism and confirmation as a youngster were instrumental in drawing me back to the Mother Church. Given these considerations, I confess that there is an awkwardness in sharing my journey as a published book, knowing that many fellow Christians will scrutinize and examine my reasons in ways that appear to some uncharitable and to others too charitable.

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Brazos Press

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1441203907

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Defending Life

A Moral and Legal Case against Abortion Choice

By: Francis J. Beckwith

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Defending Life

A Moral and Legal Case against Abortion Choice

By: Francis J. Beckwith

Defending Life is arguably the most comprehensive defense of the pro-life position on abortion - morally, legally, and politically - that has ever been published in an academic monograph. It offers a detailed and critical analysis of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey as well as arguments by those who defend a Rawlsian case for abortion-choice, such as J. J. Thomson. The author defends the substance view of persons as the view with the most explanatory power. The substance view entails that the unborn is a subject of moral rights from conception. While defending this view, the author responds to the arguments of thinkers such as Boonin, Dworkin, Stretton, Ford and Brody. He also critiques Thomson's famous violinist argument and its revisions by Boonin and McDonagh. Defending Life includes chapters critiquing arguments found in popular politics and the controversy over cloning and stem cell research.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139466429

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Taking Rites Seriously

Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith

By: Francis J. Beckwith

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Taking Rites Seriously

Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith

By: Francis J. Beckwith

Taking Rites Seriously is about how religious beliefs and religious believers are assessed by judges and legal scholars and are sometimes mischaracterized and misunderstood by those who are critical of the influence of religion in politics or in the formation of law. Covering three general topics - reason and motive, dignity and personhood, nature and sex - philosopher and legal theorist Francis J. Beckwith carefully addresses several contentious legal and cultural questions over which religious and non-religious citizens often disagree: the rationality of religious belief, religiously motivated legislation, human dignity in bioethics, abortion and embryonic stem cell research, reproductive rights and religious liberty, evolutionary theory, and the nature of marriage. In the process, he responds to some well-known critics of public faith - including Brian Leiter, Steven Pinker, Suzanna Sherry, Ronald Dworkin, John Rawls, and Richard Dawkins - as well as to some religiously conservative critics of secularism, such as the advocates for intelligent design.

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Cambridge University Press

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1316432459

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Politics for Christians

Statecraft as Soulcraft

By: Francis J. Beckwith

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Politics for Christians

Statecraft as Soulcraft

By: Francis J. Beckwith

Politics is concerned with citizenship and the administration of justice--how communities are formed and governed. The role of Christians in the political process is hotly contested, but as citizens, Francis Beckwith argues, Christians have a rich heritage of sophisticated thought, as well as a genuine responsibility, to contribute to the shaping of public policy. In particular, Beckwith addresses the contention that Christians, or indeed religious citizens of any faith, should set aside their beliefs before they enter the public square. What role should religious citizens take in a liberal democracy? What is the proper separation of church and state? What place should be made for natural rights and the moral law within a secular state? This cogent introduction to political thought surveys political science, politics and government while making the case for how statecraft may genuinely contribute to soulcraft. Politics for Christians is part of The Christian Worldview Integration Series.

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InterVarsity Press

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0830869883

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9780830869886

Law, Darwinism, and Public Education

The Establishment Clause and the Challenge of Intelligent Design

By: Francis J. Beckwith

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Law, Darwinism, and Public Education

The Establishment Clause and the Challenge of Intelligent Design

By: Francis J. Beckwith

In 1987, in Edwards v. Aguillard, the United States Supreme Court declared as unconstitutional a Louisiana statute requiring the state's public schools to teach creationism if evolution is taught and to teach evolution if creationism is taught. It was a serious blow to creationism in public schools, but a new movement since then has kept the debate alive. That new movement is 'Intelligent Design.' Should Intelligent Design be taught in schools? In Law, Darwinism, & Public Education, Francis J. Beckwith asks whether teaching 'ID' in public schools would be constitutional, in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Edwards v. Aguillard. At that time, the Court ruled that teaching creationism violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Beckwith examines the Intelligent Design theory and the Edwards case to find out whether teaching ID would suffer the same fate if brought before the court.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

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1461638720

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Defending Life

A Moral and Legal Case against Abortion Choice

By: Francis J. Beckwith

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A Moral and Legal Case against Abortion Choice

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Politics for Christians

Statecraft as Soulcraft

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Statecraft as Soulcraft

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Taking Rites Seriously

Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith

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Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith

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Relativism

Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air

By: Francis J. Beckwith,Gregory Koukl

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Relativism

Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air

By: Francis J. Beckwith,Gregory Koukl

An extremely well-researched, intellectual approach to the problem of relativism and its effect on education, public policy, and our everyday lives." --Youthworker

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Baker Books

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1585582093

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David Hume's Argument Against Miracles

A Critical Analysis

By: Francis Beckwith

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David Hume's Argument Against Miracles

A Critical Analysis

By: Francis Beckwith

In this book the author offers a critical analysis of David Hume's argument against miracles from his Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, "Of Miracles" is one of the most influential works written in defense of the position that belief in supernatural occurrences is not reasonable. Using Hume's work as a point of departure, the author addresses the two most important epistemological questions asked about miracles: Is it ever reasonable to ascribe a divine source to an anomalous event in order to identify it as miraculous? and What theoretically entails sufficient evidence that a miracle has actually taken place? Contemporary rehabilitations of Hume's argument, as put forth by Antony Flew, Alastair McKinnon, and Patrick Nowell-Smith, are evaluated. Contents: Defining the Miraculous; Hume's Argument, Part 1;Hume's Argument, Part 2;The Rationality of Belief and the Existence of God; Contemporary Rehabilitations of Hume's Argument; and Miracles and Evidence.

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University Press of America

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0819174874

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Return to Rome

Confessions of an Evangelical Catholic

By: Francis J. Beckwith

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Confessions of an Evangelical Catholic

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Relativism

Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air

By: Francis J. Beckwith,Gregory Koukl

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Relativism

Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air

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An extremely well-researched, intellectual approach to the problem of relativism and its effect on education, public policy, and our everyday lives." --Youthworker

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Law, Darwinism, and Public Education

The Establishment Clause and the Challenge of Intelligent Design

By: Francis J. Beckwith

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The Establishment Clause and the Challenge of Intelligent Design

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Abortion

And the Sanctity of Human Life

By: Francis Beckwith

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Abortion

And the Sanctity of Human Life

By: Francis Beckwith

We try to silence their voices, whether through the hands of an abortionist, clever slogans, or simply ignoring the issue. But the compelling cry of the threatened unborn continues to demand a hearing.

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0899008429

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Matters of Life and Death

Calm Answers to Tough Questions about Abortion and Euthanasia

By: Francis Beckwith,Norman L. Geisler

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Matters of Life and Death

Calm Answers to Tough Questions about Abortion and Euthanasia

By: Francis Beckwith,Norman L. Geisler

This guide answers the most perplexing questions of our time. Briefly and accurately the authors present the medical, philosophical, and legal evidence. They also provide the texts of major court decisions, a "living will" form, and statements on the beginning of life and the ethics of civil disobedience.

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Baker Publishing Group (MI)

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0801010012

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9780801010019

Bahaʼi

By: Francis Beckwith

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Bahaʼi

By: Francis Beckwith

Francis Beckwith presents a clear, biblical response to the multi-faceted religious movement known as Baha'i which aims toward one-world government and one common faith.

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Bethany House Publishers

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0871238489

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9780871238481

See the Gods Fall

Four Rivals to Christianity

By: Francis J. Beckwith,Stephen E. Parrish

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See the Gods Fall

Four Rivals to Christianity

By: Francis J. Beckwith,Stephen E. Parrish

Four of the most challenging rivals to Christianity (Mormonism, Secular Humanism, Baha'ism, and The New Age Movement) are measured by the standards found in Christianity. This honest and forthright examination of these religions will strengthen your faith and confidence in the truths of Christianity. It will also help you understand the basic tenants of religions held by many people in your community, who need to know the message of Christ.

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0899007988

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