A concise, reasoned, practical case for why Britain should pay reparations for historic wrongs to present Caribbean inhabitants. Britain owes reparations to the Caribbean. The exploitation of generations of those trafficked from Africa, or born into enslavement, to work the immensely profitable sugars plantations, enriched both British individuals and the British nation. Colonialism, even after emancipation, perpetuated the exploitation. The Caribbean still suffers, and Britain still benefits, from these historic wrongs. There are some fairly standard objections to reparations -- 'slavery ended a long time ago'; 'Britain should be celebrating its role in abolishing slavery'; 'slavery was legal back then and we shouldn't judge the past by the standards of the present'; 'you shouldn't visit the sins of the fathers on the sons'; and so on. And there is a sense that the practical problems of who should pay what to whom are immensely difficult. Michael Banner carefully considers and answers these objections. He argues that reparations are not about punishment, but about the restoration of wrongful gains. In Reparations Now! he makes a specific and practical proposal regarding reparations, picking up on the programme suggested by Caribbean countries (through CARICOM), and taking as a starting point the nearly ?20 million paid as compensation by the British government at abolition, not to those who had suffered slavery, but to those who lost enslaved labourers. Reparations Now! discusses what can be done, here and now, by individuals and institutions, to advance the case for reparations between national governments.
The moments in Christ's human life noted in the creeds (his conception, birth, suffering, death, and burial) are events which would likely appear in a syllabus for a course in social anthropology, for they are of special interest and concern in human life, and also sites of contention and controversy, where what it is to be human is discovered, constructed, and contested. In other words, these are the occasions for profound and continuing questioning regarding the meaning of human life, as controversies to do with IVF, abortion, euthanasia, and the use of bodies or body parts post mortem plainly indicate. Thus the following questions arise, how do the instances in Christ's life represent human life, and how do these representations relate to present day cultural norms, expectations, and newly emerging modes of relationship, themselves shaping and framing human life? How does the Christian imagination of human life, which dwells on and draws from the life of Christ, not only articulate its own, but also come into conversation with and engage other moral imaginaries of the human? Michael Banner argues that consideration of these questions requires study of moral theology, therefore, he reconceives its nature and tasks, and in particular, its engagement with social anthropology. Drawing from social anthropology and Christian thought and practice from many periods, and influenced especially by his engagement in public policy matters including as a member of the UK's Human Tissue Authority, Banner aims to develop the outlines of an everyday ethics, stretching from before the cradle to after the grave.
This enlightening book steers readers through the challenges and moral issues, providing a clear and decisive history of the main figures and texts in Christian ethics. A short and lively history of Christian ethics, exploring how Christianity has always had to grapple with complex moral problems - from questions about the status of early Christians who renounced their religion under Roman torture, through to current debates about euthanasia Engages with the main texts and figures in Christian ethics, including Augustine, Benedict, Aquinas, Luther and Barth Considers questions such as human will, the proper form of Christian life, natural law, and whether human nature is at odds with Christian ethics Concludes with a thought-provoking chapter considering the role that Christian ethics can play in contemporary moral debates and ethical dilemmas
This book addresses such key ethical issues as euthanasia, the environment, biotechnology, abortion, the family, sexual ethics, and the distribution of health care resources. Michael Banner argues that the task of Christian ethics is to understand the world and humankind in the light of the credal affirmations of the Christian faith, and to explicate this understanding in its significance for human action through a critical engagement with the concerns, claims and problems of other ethics. He illustrates both the distinctiveness of Christian convictions in relation to the above issues and also the critical dialogue with practices based on other convictions which this sense of distinctiveness motivates but does not prevent. The book's importance lies in its attempt to show the crucial difference which Christian belief makes to an understanding of these issues, whilst at the same time demonstrating some of the weaknesses and confusions of certain popular approaches to them.
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Internet daters freely give information to dating websites seeking a fulfilling relationship-the perfect match, but what if this information was being used for a different kind of match? Tripp Jason Michaels, CEO of A. E. Research, has created a website that profiles people to do tasks in which the government does not want to be seen involved. Rachel Gilbert and Caleb Prescott are brought together through this website and find themselves faced with the task of exposing a faith healer who is trafficking drugs. Mysteriously, the faith healer is murdered and Rachel and Caleb are wanted by the police as suspects. To save themselves, they are forced to unravel the mystery of Rachel's sister's murder, which happened ten years ago. What they find reveals how their pasts have been exploited by Michaels and only the truth will save them now.
Injured by a blast of gamma radiation, Dr. Bruce Banner is transformed into a hulking green monster with superhuman strength. This title tells the complete story of The Hulk--from his first appearance in Marvel Comics 40 years ago to the upcoming film from Universal Pictures, directed by Ang Lee. Full color.
What is the spiritual message of each of the Jewish holidays? How do we teach it to our children? Many books tell children about the historical significance and customs of the holidays. Now, through engaging, creative stories about one family's spiritual preparation, Sharing Blessings explores ways to get into the spirit of the holidays all year long. Musleah, mother and journalist, and Klayman, father and rabbi, gently give our children the spiritual message and help adult and child explore it together. For 13 different holidays and festivals, there is a story about David, Ilana, and their mom and dad�a story focusing on the spiritual value embodied in each holiday. Being afraid of the dark, taking a walk in the woods with Grandpa, arguments between David and Ilana, sharing family photos; all become opportunities for learning about how each holiday's meaning is related to our daily life. Each story begins with a brief explanation of the holiday and concludes with a special prayer that child and adult can share to bring the spiritual meaning of the holiday into their own lives. Shabbat Family • Rosh Hashanah Responsibility • Yom Kippur Prayer • Sukkot Peace • Simchat Torah Joyousness • Hanukkah Convictio • Tu B'Shevat Wonder • Purim Gratitude • Pesach Continuity • Yom Ha-shoah Free Will • Yom Ha-atzma'ut Community • Shavuot Education • Tisha B'Av Rebuilding
Al, Juba and Manuel enrich themselves using their psychic powers along with a greedy organization. The organization though decides to take greed one step further which creates a problem for the three. To make matters worse one of them falls in love and that threatens to unravel their tight knit brotherhood. Can their psychic powers help them?
Fort Wool, now a quiet historical landmark, has been witness to some of the most influential figures and events in American history. Originally named for John C. Calhoun, the fortress felt Andrew Jackson walk the ramparts as he retreated from the bustle and politics of Washington, saw Abraham Lincoln direct the shelling and invasion of nearby Norfolk during the Civil War, and guarded one of the country s most important harbors in two world wars. In this volume, J. Michael Cobb, curator of the Hampton History Museum, presents the fascinating tale of presidents and slaves, soldiers, and civilians, all linked by the stone fortress rising from the waters of the Chesapeake. Cobb paints a vivid picture of a landmark that has endured for centuries in the shifting sands, heavy weather, and swift currents of history.
Sometimes life puts a person through such difficult challenges that it seems impossible to fathom how something so inconceivable could happen. Author, Michael Belakovsky, had a very successful career when he lived in Russia. Then, one day something happened that completely changed his attitude toward the life surrounding him. He then decided to immigrate to the United Stats of America to start over- to find a new beginning. But that is not what happened. In his book "IN THE CLUTCHES OF JUSTICE" Michael Belakovsky recounts the astounding true story surrounding his immigration. His destiny made him pass through milestones of the two diametrically opposed systems (Russia and the US) and if from the one of them he could expect anything different, the behavior of the other appeared to him as a complete shock. It was understandable for him why the Russians were glad to be in service with the US government, since Russia at that time depended on American money, but he could never expect the lawlessness used by the US government in order not to lose this case and therefore its prestige. Also, a complete surprise was the involvement of people with very high ranking government positions like the Director of the FBI, Mr. Louis J. Freeh from the American side and the Prosecutor General of Russian Federation, Mr. Sergey Ilyushenko from the Russian side.
The moments in Christ's human life noted in the creeds (his conception, birth, suffering, death, and burial) are events which would likely appear in a syllabus for a course in social anthropology, for they are of special interest and concern in human life, and also sites of contention and controversy, where what it is to be human is discovered, constructed, and contested. In other words, these are the occasions for profound and continuing questioning regarding the meaning of human life, as controversies to do with IVF, abortion, euthanasia, and the use of bodies or body parts post mortem plainly indicate. Thus the following questions arise, how do the instances in Christ's life represent human life, and how do these representations relate to present day cultural norms, expectations, and newly emerging modes of relationship, themselves shaping and framing human life? How does the Christian imagination of human life, which dwells on and draws from the life of Christ, not only articulate its own, but also come into conversation with and engage other moral imaginaries of the human? Michael Banner argues that consideration of these questions requires study of moral theology, therefore, he reconceives its nature and tasks, and in particular, its engagement with social anthropology. Drawing from social anthropology and Christian thought and practice from many periods, and influenced especially by his engagement in public policy matters including as a member of the UK's Human Tissue Authority, Banner aims to develop the outlines of an everyday ethics, stretching from before the cradle to after the grave.
In 1989, while serving with the Federal Fugitive Task Force of the Special Projects Group, Michael Kaplan was assisting the FBI in the apprehension of a wanted Jamaican fugitive in Brooklyn, New York. The operation was well executed, and Kaplan was about to apprehend the fugitive, hiding in a back bedroom, when the Jamaican attacked Kaplan with a backhanded slicing maneuver at approximately chest level. From his martial arts experience, Kaplan knew exactly what to do: soft block, redirect, wristlock, arm bar, takedown, and disarm. As the knife sliced by his chest, he executed exactly as he had been trained . . . and all his techniques failed. After that fateful day in New York earned him 40 stitches, Kaplan dedicated himself to finding more realistic training strategies for knife defense. He tried every technique he could find. Regardless of the style or the art, the techniques seemed valid—until he asked his training partner to forego the choreographed routine and improvise, which resulted in multiple cuts for Kaplan. Each failure steeled his resolve to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge (what's learned in the dojo) and applied art (what works in the street). Edge of Freedom was born out of both frustration and fascination with knife defense. In his book, Kaplan offers a new conceptual framework, from which readers can adequately structure effective defenses against knives and other edged weapons. Drawing on his experience in law enforcement and personal security, as well as his extensive research, Kaplan outlines areas of training that are often overlooked yet are critical to the success of any knife defense technique, including how to determine whether or not the aggressor is really committed, the physics of a knife attack, the importance of developing a survival mindset, the myth of firearm supremacy as a primary knife defense strategy, and the legal consequences of self-defense. Stressing that there is no "one size fits all" solution to any aspect of self-defense, Kaplan advises you to be dedicated and realistic in your training regimen (he includes step-by-step training exercises to help you ensure realism), be creative in your approach to solutions, and use the knowledge and experience provided herein to develop your own knife defense strategy.
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