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Views from a Hermitage

Reflections on Religion in Today's World

By: Richard W. Kropf

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Views from a Hermitage

Reflections on Religion in Today's World

By: Richard W. Kropf

This book is a collection of short essays covering many different subjects, but all of them exploring the effects of religion, for good or ill, on events in today's world. They were written by a priest who, on the advice of Thomas Merton, became a theologian, then abandoned academia to live a contemplative life.

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Lexington Books

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0739125494

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9780739125496

Evil and Evolution: A Theodicy

A Theodicy

By: Richard W. Kropf

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Evil and Evolution: A Theodicy

A Theodicy

By: Richard W. Kropf

First published in 1984 and recently revised and updated, this book deals with the problem of evil, or theodicy (God's justice). It contends that the process of evolution, particularly as it bears on the emergence of free will, rather than being a barrier to faith, gives us the key to understanding its greatest obstacle - the existence of so much suffering in the world. It further advances the still contested claim that God is truly our fellow sufferer in our struggle to overcome evil in all of its many forms.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1592447988

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9781592447985

The Faith of Jesus

The Jesus of History and the Stages of Faith

By: Richard W. Kropf

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The Faith of Jesus

The Jesus of History and the Stages of Faith

By: Richard W. Kropf

Combining the faith-development theory of James Fowler with the psychodynamics of Viktor Frankl, and utilizing many of the insights of contemporary biblical scholarship, the author has here proposed a unique and provocative interpretation of the life of Jesus as described in the Epistle to the Hebrews as the Òleader and perfector of faith.Ó No doubt, many will find this approach to a Òlife of ChristÓ to be novel, even disturbingly ÒunorthodoxÓ. Yet it has been written in the conviction that the faith of most Christians, for the most part, has fallen into the heresy of ÒmonophysitismÓ, if not in theory, at least in practice amounting to a denial of Jesus as a human being and, as a result, a person of faith. In addition, in his ÒChristological PostscriptÓ, the author has sketched out the beginnings of a new, more evolutionary approach to understanding how Jesus might be understood to be divine, even while remaining the fully human character depicted in this book.

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1597521795

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Faith: Security and Risk

The Dynamics of Spiritual Growth

By: Richard W. Kropf

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Faith: Security and Risk

The Dynamics of Spiritual Growth

By: Richard W. Kropf

Is faith a search for security? Is faith the reason for taking risks? The answer to these questions will ultimately determine the quality of our faith - whether it will be a faith that flourishes and grows or a faith that is stunted and limited. Author Richard Kropf analyzes these faith choices with a unique approach. He combines the psycho-dynamics of Viktor Frankl, the faith analysis of Avery Dulles, and the faith stages researched by James Fowler to provide a provocative foundation for understanding our spiritual life. Kropf then takes us through each faith level and highlights the challenges and pitfalls along the way. He covers the broad range of topics from compulsive religious behavior, "fundamentalism," and various "enthusiasms," to adolescent and mid-life crises of faith and the risks of trying to achieve "sainthood." 'Faith: Security and Risk' is ideal for pastors, spiritual directors, and professional counselors, and is particularly designed to complement spiritual workshops and retreats. Each chapter ends with a series of questions that provide excellent stimulus for small group discussion as well as personal reflection. This book has also proved most helpful for college professors as an excellent text for their students seeking to understand their own faith struggles.

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327

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1621893502

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9781621893509

Logical Faith

Introducing a Scientific View Of Spirituality and Religion

By: Joseph P. Provenzano,Richard W. Kropf

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Logical Faith

Introducing a Scientific View Of Spirituality and Religion

By: Joseph P. Provenzano,Richard W. Kropf

Science has failed to develop ethical guidelines or a path to personal fulfillment as previously expected. Religious differences continue to be a source of friction, threatening world peace. But now a new, more encompassing vision of reality-a vision that offers new ways to address these problems-is emerging. This evolutionary view, presented by authors Joseph P. Provenzano and Richard W. Kropf, builds on the findings of modern science, but also touches on personal fulfillment and spiritual values. In our worldwide, computerized information age, we have seen an unprecedented clash of moral values, scientific pursuits, religions, spiritual movements, and cultures. Provenzano and Kropf explain how it is possible to have a religious faith consistent with the understanding of matter and energy as studied by contemporary science-logical faith. Logical Faith: Introducing a Scientific View of Spirituality and Religion presents a clear, down-to-earth formulation of an emerging vision. Provenzano and Kropf show how their viewpoint can be used as a bridge between science and spirituality and as a base to develop a new path to tolerance among the world's great religions and spiritual movements.

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iUniverse

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0595865003

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9780595865000

Breaking Open the Creeds

What Can They Mean for Christians Today?

By: Richard W. Kropf

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Breaking Open the Creeds

What Can They Mean for Christians Today?

By: Richard W. Kropf

Over the past two centuries our understanding of the universe, of biology, of human nature, and of the sacred scriptures themselves has undergone a virtual revolution. In this book of sixteen short chapters, the author sets out the historical background of each statementùespecially noting the development or refinement of the basic ideas that took place during the few centuries that separated the composition of the Apostles' and Nicene Creedsùbefore going on to suggest what they might mean for us today. Designed for individual readers as well as for adult or college classroom use; Breaking Open the Creeds offers several questions for reflection and/or discussion at the end of each chapter. --Book Jacket.

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Paulist Press

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0809145502

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9780809145508

Effects of Disease on Clinical Laboratory Tests

By: Richard B. Friedman,Donald S. Young

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Effects of Disease on Clinical Laboratory Tests

By: Richard B. Friedman,Donald S. Young

An aid to determine the possible cause of laboratory test abnormalities encountered in clinical practice. Sections include laboratory test index, disease keyword index, laboratory test listings, disease listings by ICD-9CM classification, and references.

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Columbia University Press

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0915274523

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Evil and Evolution: A Theodicy

By: Richard W. Kropf

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Views from a Hermitage

Reflections on Religion in Today's World

By: Richard W. Kropf

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Reflections on Religion in Today's World

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Faith: Security and Risk

The Dynamics of Spiritual Growth

By: Richard W. Kropf

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Faith: Security and Risk

The Dynamics of Spiritual Growth

By: Richard W. Kropf

Is faith a search for security? Is faith the reason for taking risks? The answer to these questions will ultimately determine the quality of our faith - whether it will be a faith that flourishes and grows or a faith that is stunted and limited. Author Richard Kropf analyzes these faith choices with a unique approach. He combines the psycho-dynamics of Viktor Frankl, the faith analysis of Avery Dulles, and the faith stages researched by James Fowler to provide a provocative foundation for understanding our spiritual life. Kropf then takes us through each faith level and highlights the challenges and pitfalls along the way. He covers the broad range of topics from compulsive religious behavior, fundamentalism, and various enthusiasms, to adolescent and mid-life crises of faith and the risks of trying to achieve sainthood. 'Faith: Security and Risk' is ideal for pastors, spiritual directors, and professional counselors, and is particularly designed to complement spiritual workshops and retreats. Each chapter ends with a series of questions that provide excellent stimulus for small group discussion as well as personal reflection. This book has also proved most helpful for college professors as an excellent text for their students seeking to understand their own faith struggles.

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1592442730

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Book's by Richard W. Kropf

Views from a Hermitage

Views from a Hermitage

Evil and Evolution: A Theodicy

Evil and Evolution: A Theodicy

The Faith of Jesus

The Faith of Jesus

Faith: Security and Risk

Faith: Security and Risk

Logical Faith

Logical Faith

Breaking Open the Creeds

Breaking Open the Creeds

Effects of Disease on Clinical Laboratory Tests

Effects of Disease on Clinical Laboratory Tests

Evil and Evolution: A Theodicy

Evil and Evolution: A Theodicy

Views from a Hermitage

Views from a Hermitage

Faith: Security and Risk

Faith: Security and Risk

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