Moral Life

In Growing Moral, philosopher Stephen C. Angle engages listeners to reflect on and to practice the teachings of Confucianism in the contemporary world. Angle draws on the whole history of Confucianism, focusing on three thinkers from the classical era (Kongzi, Mengzi, and Xunzi) and two from the Neo-Confucian era (Zhu Xi and Wang Yangming). While laying out the fundamental teachings of Confucianism, the book highlights the enduring lessons that the philosophy offers contemporary listeners.

In these ten interrelated stories Atwood traces the course of a life and also the lives intertwined with it, while evoking the drama and the humour that colour common experiences—the birth of a baby, divorce and remarriage, old age and death. With settings ranging from Toronto, northern Quebec, and rural Ontario, the stories begin in the present, as a couple no longer young situate themselves in a larger world no longer safe. Then the narrative goes back in time to the forties and moves chronologically forward toward the present.

Where do you get your values and sensibilities from? If you grew up in a Western democracy, the answer is probably liberalism. Conservatives are right about one thing: liberalism is the ideology of our times, as omnipresent as religion once was. Yet, as Alexandre Lefebvre argues in Liberalism as a Way of Life, many of us are liberal without fully realizing it—or grasping what it means.

IT is indeed a strange scene that lies before us as we look out over the face of the earth and of human society. It is not at all, I suppose, the kind of world that any of us would have thought a wise and strong and good God would have created. It seems to us unreasonable, and it seems cruel. Note the conditions beneath our feet, among the lowest forms of life, the grasses, the shrubs, the trees,—a contest going on none the less deadly because unconscious and unaccompanied by pain. The earth itself is a strange home for a sensitive and possibly suffering people, — earthquakes, volcanoes...

NOT a great while ago, I was engaged in conversation with a finely-cultured and earnest-hearted gentleman, who had been trained in the old religious faith, and who, I think, is still a member of the Orthodox Church. I found, however, that, in spite of these facts, he was sharing in the discontent, the bewilderment, the questionings, that are touching so many hearts and so many minds at the present time. He had been suddenly smitten with a great affliction,— one that had been great enough and had come near enough to his own life to shock his settled belief, and make him ready to ask the ...

We should be very careful, when trying to scrutinize our cosmos. Who knows, if we succeed, if we have a major breakthrough, we might just blow it all. Like a soap bubble, when touched by the fingertip of a curious child. Maybe that is what it's about. To blow it all. The meaning of life. So, occasionally I contemplate murder... Stefan Stenudd is a Swedish author, artist, historian of ideas, and instructor in the peaceful martial art aikido. In this book, he lets his thoughts wander through questions about life, death, and the meaning of it all. This book was previously published with the ...

Spiritual Drought: A Transitory Period of Time, Reclaiming your Abundant Life in Christ. In a world where spiritual hunger runs deep, Spiritual Drought emerges as a beacon of hope for those yearning for genuine connection with God. This thought-provoking exploration delves into the heart of Christianity, addressing the alarming decline in sound biblical teaching and the absence of prophetic voices that once guided the faithful. Author Santiago Lastra takes readers on a journey through the parched landscape of modern faith, where God’s house stands in ruins, and many feel lost in the ...

Scientists have long counseled against interpreting animal behavior in terms of human emotions, warning that such anthropomorphizing limits our ability to understand animals as they really are. Yet what are we to make of a female gorilla in a German zoo who spent days mourning the death of her baby? Or a wild female elephant who cared for a younger one after she was injured by a rambunctious teenage male?

'FOR THE TAKING' is the remarkable story of rising sci-fi author Donnalee Vodka's life (Don Vodka), and takes the reader on an adventure that stretches across the entire country. Sometimes heart-wrenching and sad, and at other times light and uplifting. Defying the odds, Donnalee survived and managed to fill her seventeen years with Forrest Gump-like twists and turns along the way. From the desert of Nevada, to a circus life in Toledo, to Hollywood and Beverly Hills, across the ocean to Hawaii, and finally back to the mainland—was she running from a nightmare, or chasing a dream? To know ...

Inner-city Black America is often stereotyped as a place of random violence; in fact, violence in the inner city is regulated through an informal but well-known code of the street. How you dress, talk, and behave can have life-or-death consequences, with young people particularly at risk. The most powerful force counteracting this code and its reign of terror is the strong, loving, decent family, and we meet many heroic figures in the course of this narrative.

Discover the Blueprint for a Life Worth Living For over two thousand years, Aristotle’s Eudemian Ethics has guided thinkers, leaders, and seekers on the path to true fulfillment. Now, The Eudemian Ethics for Beginners makes this profound philosophy accessible to everyone, breaking down complex ideas into actionable steps for living a life of purpose, virtue, and balance. What’s inside this transformative guide? A clear and engaging introduction to Aristotle’s timeless wisdom—no philosophy degree required. Practical insights into his concept of eudaimonia, the ultimate goal of human ...

This book is an introduction to the field of theological ethics with a Trinitarian perspective that guides pastors, ministry leaders, and students about how to think in a gospel way about the moral formation of persons and communities, about ethical inquiry and action, and about the tone and content of engagement in the public square.

A historical adventure book set in Madagascar, the coast of Portugal, and Venice during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Dive into the treacherous waters of the past with Bob Singleton, a boy turned pirate battling the relentless tides of fate. From the moment Bob is kidnapped as a young child, his life is a whirlwind of unexpected twists and turns. Raised among gypsies, and later enslaved by Algerine pirates, Bob's adventurous spirit and cunning nature propel him through a gritty journey marked by survival and treachery. His resilience is tempered by the harsh realities of the world...

Natalie seeks the help of each family member when drawing a picture but most of them are too busy. Will she be able to make her dream picture a reality?

Satyr Lukas ends up back in ancient Greece with his beloved friends. They set out to help Lukas' daughter Katarina, who is in big trouble over causing insurgence amongst her people. Will they uncover the plot against Lukas and his father Hermes, and will Paul and Melissa's love survive the different morals of ancient Greece?

Spanning four decades in the mid-19th century, the interconnected novellas of Old New York lay out in vivid detail the complex and inscrutable codes, customs, and taboos of New York society in classic Wharton style.

Where are you in your life right now? Are you living every day at your highest level? Are you living an abundant life? Wherever you are in your life, this book will give you the roadmap to live your life at the highest levels of existence. Every day, every hour of our lives, we have to make decisions. We have to decide if we are going to live a life of abundance or if we are going to settle for less. In this book, you will learn the formula for living a life of abundance.

A historical fiction book set in the Yukon Territory during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. Step into the wild heart of adventure with "Yukon Gold," a gripping tale of ambition, friendship, and love set against the backdrop of the iconic Klondike Gold Rush. This thrilling narrative follows John Berwick and his steadfast mining partner George Bruce as they brave the treacherous journey to seek their fortunes amidst the chaos and allure of gold. As newcomers flood into the goldfields, seasoned miners wrestle with lost dreams while grappling with the moral complexities of a greed-driven world....

All Christians Must Read The Bible Did you know the bible bans Christmas trees? This is sad but true. Yet we continue to decorate them and celebrate Christmas. There's plenty of things we Christians do which goes against the bible. Tough Lessons from the Bible helps to shed light on certain dark things we Christians should not be doing. It's indeed bible study, but it's the kind of bible study where a person will want to open up their bibles and read the Word of God for themselves. This book focuses on things such as abortion, homosexuality, creation, Christmas, just to name a few. ...

A teenage boy named Javier bravely faces the hardships of living in Puerto Rico while being haunted by a gruesome ghost. As he matures, Javier begins to investigate the significance of the paranormal hauntings with the assistance of his family and a psychic. The findings gradually reveal dark family secrets that must be dealt with, no matter the consequences. The compelling horror ghost story unfolds into a frightening, fast-moving murder mystery with twists and turns until the shocking end.