Ethics in the Community of Promise: Faith, Formation, and Decision, Second Edition (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780800637972)

In this excellent and accessible introduction, now in a second edition, Childs helpfully articulates the shared features of Christian faith and shows how that communal commitment forms our values, character, virtues, and "eagerness to do what is right." Who we are informs what we choose. This dynamic, dialogical basis for ethics is an open framework. Childs applies it to a host of tough, real-life dilemmas such as affirmative action, end-of-life decisions, medical ethics, truth telling, environmental justice, and war-making. Previously published by Fortress Press in 1992 as Faith, Formation, and Decision, the new edition updates discussions throughout, adds numerous cases and illustrations, adds questions for discussion and items for further reading, and contains a new section on courage.

Author: James M. Jr. Childs
ISBN-10: 0800637976
ISBN-13: 9780800637972
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2006
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.04h x 6.08w x 0.53d