James Davis
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Forbearance : A Theological Ethic For A Disagreeable Church
$28.99Add to cartOffers a faithful, constructive way to deal with dissent
What happens when we approach disagreement not as a problem to solve but as an opportunity to practice Christian virtue?
In this book James Calvin Davis reclaims the biblical concept of forbearance to develop a theological ethic for faithful disagreement. Pointing to Ephesians and Colossians, in which Paul challenged his readers to “bear with each other” in spite of differences, Davis draws out a theologically grounded practice in which Christians work hard to maintain unity while still taking seriously matters on which they disagree.
The practice of forbearance, Davis argues, offers Christians a dignified, graceful, and constructive way to deal with conflict. Forbearance can also strengthen the church’s public witness, offering an antidote to the pervasive divisiveness present in contemporary culture.
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In Defense Of Civility
$24.00Add to cartFrom “the big four” (abortion, homosexuality, euthanasia, and stem cell research) to war, poverty, and the environment, this timely book considers religion’s impact on moral debates in America past and present. James Calvin Davis argues for religion’s potential to enrich both the content and the civility of public conversation. If you are a concerned citizen yearning for more careful thinking about the role of religion in public debate, this book is for you.