Church Today
Ever wondered why we seem to live in an age of opulence, but continue to seek inner peace and happiness? Why so much violence and intolerance in the world seems to have its roots in religion? There is a yearning for spirituality and for sanctuary, but there is also a suspicion of institutional religion, which often seems inflexible, intolerant and hypocritical.
The titles in this section are inquisitive, open and honest, confronting themes that illuminate the realities of life in contemporary Britain. DLT seeks to ignite the intelligent reader’s inquisitiveness and curiosity, putting forward honest, faithful and inclusive religious thought that not only engages with, but celebrates the religious diversity present in modern Britain.
The Black Church in the 21st Century provides an exciting and fresh look at the key issues facing the Black Church Movement in Britain today, representing a bold attempt for scope and analysis. Now over 50 years old, and having experienced great success, the Black Church is facing an uncertain future as part of a context in which Christianity is itself challenged by an increasingly secular, plural society. The book shows why at a post-modern moment of competing voices and simultaneous calls for faith and cultural cohesion, the Black Church is crucial as a prophetic advocate for the Black Community. Its chapters also demonstrate that current and future social, economic and political challenges demand of the Black Church in Britain greater awareness and progressive change in both style and substance.
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According to Craig Borlase, author of a new history of the Christian Church, Richard Dawkins will join an Orthodox Christian Church, the Anglican Communion will split, under the leadership of Abp Rowan Williams, over the homosexuality issue and a new mutant strain of bird flu will kill 11million people worldwide.
In 2159 AD, a serious study of church history told in an accessible and lighthearted style, Borlase projects 150 years into the future – by imagining himself as a writer in 2159AD – to see a hopeful vision of christianity rediscovering its core values in the damaged and secular world of the future.
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In Church on Trial Jessica Rose takes a critical look at the contemporary church. In interviews with a range of people about their experience of church she examines what it is about the church that is distinctive, and why people continue to seek it out. In putting the institutional church on trial, she asks the compelling question,what is the church for in a world where church-going is marginal, and where for many the church is an increasingly irrelevant institution?
Kenneth Leech is one of the great prophetic voices in contemporary Anglicanism and the vitality and relevance of his work is as keenly felt as ever. Prayer and Prophecy brings together his essential writings on theology, spirituality and politics. The increased awareness of the role of faith communities in civil society and politics (particularly in inner-city areas) makes Leech's work of considerable contemporary interest.
Important and provocative exploration of the Church’s response to climate change.
Angels with Trumpets argues that Christians must find and use their prophetic voice, and face up to the reality of climate change. By worrying about frightening people and focusing on low-level and largely ineffective lifestyle changes (changing lightbulbs, recycling) the churches have been complicit in climate change denial. It is time to recognise that such attitudes are unbiblical and to address instead what it means to love one’s neighbour at a time when the poorest peoples and countries are being increasingly affected by global warming which they have done virtually nothing to cause.
The underlying theology draws on the work of Karl Barth and Jurgen Moltmann. Barth’s understanding of ‘community’ is particularly relevant to the churches’ response to climate change. Different aspects of climate change are examined with reference to the messages to the seven churches in the Book of Revelation, some of the symbolism of the book and its final promise of hope. Although not specifically intended as such, the chapters could form part of a group study series on Revelation. Each chapter ends with a selection of questions that can be the basis for group discussion.
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Ant hasn't been going out with Lou for weeks. He's just been too busy to see it yet.
Liam is playing Fightzone with Ant. And seeing Lou later.
Lou wants to do the right thing. But she's so scared.
Sam's mum says he makes her as miserable as his dad does.
And no one's telling Steph anything!
Five mates. The best of mates. But everything's about to explode...
A unique book for teens, Messenger is written entirely in the language of chat room text, complete with abbreviations, emoticons and ‘spelling mistyakes’ that give it extra authenticity. The book charts the lives and conversations of five teens, set against a backdrop of teenage angst, relationships, exams and family break-ups. As their problems deepen, a mysterious new character –‘Messenger’ – starts to appear in their conversations and subtly helps to heal their wounds.
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As pressure mounts for a substantial cut in carbon emissions, with Christian Aid calling for an 80% reduction by 2050, a new book examines theological attitudes to climate change.
Hard-hitting and comprehensive, A Moral Climate is essential reading for anyone truly concerned about the greatest threat to our well being and the very lives of our children and grandchildren.
Published in conjunction with Christian Aid.
This book offers suggestions for real things that we can do to help bring the vision of a world without poverty a step closer. Imagine living on the equivalent of fifty pence a day – or less. That is the reality for over a billion people around the world right now. And the ‘prison of poverty’ is not just about money: it is about facing daily hunger, disease and premature death. It is about not having clean water to give your children, about not being able to give them access to the education that will make their lives different from yours. The eight Millennium Development Goals lay out a vision of halving extreme global poverty by 2015, providing a road map for tackling depravation, instability, HIV/AIDS, gender inequality and violence in virtually all parts of the world. All 189 member states of the United Nations have pledged themselves to the realisation of this vision, and the goals are backed up by a practical and achievable plan. What is needed is the will to make it happen. But what can we really do to help? Isn’t the problem just too enormous for individual churches, schools and communities to make a difference?
What Can One Person Do? seeks to answer that question, offering practical suggestions for real things that we can do in our personal lives that can help to bring the vision of a world without poverty a step closer.
