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  China's Church Divided - Bishop...

  Paul P. Mariani

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  During the Cultural Revolution, the Chinese state sought to eradicate religious life throughout the country. But by 1978, two years after the death of Mao Zedong, the Communist Party under Deng Xiaoping cautiously embraced the revival of religion. At the same time, the newly elected Pope John Paul II made a point of renewing outreach to China. Paul P. Mariani tracks the fate of Chinese Catholicism in the wake of these transformative leadership changes, focusing on the influential Catholic community in Shanghai. 
   
   
   
  Earlier policies of the 1950s had fractured the Catholic community into a state-approved "patriotic" church that answered to the government and an underground church loyal to Rome. Even after the Cultural Revolution, Mariani shows, this divide remained firmly intact. The resulting tensions were on vivid display in Shanghai, owing to the leadership of the Jesuit priest Louis Jin Luxian. Bishop Jin used his position to revitalize the local Catholic community, but his cooperation with the party put him ever at odds with underground church leaders. 
   
   
   
  Sensitive to the ideals, compromises, and disappointments of Catholics on both sides of the rift, China's Church Divided reveals how the community navigated the irreconcilable differences between a worldwide Church centered in Rome and a regime wary of foreign spiritual authority.

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  Professor - Cornel West

  Mike Blake

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  PROFESSOR :: 
  Poem about the dreamy chance that a Professor could takeover a Political theatre and become a World leader,  
  with greater knowledge at his/her disposal. Imploring them to do so!  
  Was originally created in 1999 when I was younger and more Politically conscious. ;) 
  *To see more Poems by the same Author please click the Link 
  HERE: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00SG40RM8 
  ***** leave your Review/feedback, many thanks. *****

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  The Psychology of Christian...

  Pamela Cooper-White

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  How do we overcome polarization in American society? How do we advocate for justice when one side won't listen to the other and cycles of outrage escalate? 
   
   
   
  These questions have been pressing for years, but the emergence of a vocal, virulent Christian nationalism have made it even more urgent that we find a way forward. 
   
   
   
  In three brief, incisive chapters Pamela Cooper-White uncovers the troubling extent of Christian nationalism, explores its deep psychological roots, and discusses ways in which advocates for justice can safely and effectively attempt to talk across the deep divides in our society.

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  The Birth of Anarchism - 1849-1887

  Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, Mikhail...

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  Mankind can rule itself without the force of top-down authority, and freedom is more than just choosing how to meet the needs and demands of capital. Inequality is structural and intentional, not inevitable and necessary. It does not have to be this way. In solidarity, we are better.Think for yourself, and question authority.This is the essence of anarchism, which has a bad name and reputation because it attacks the necessity of centralised power and authority. The media archetype is Tyler Durden, filled with violence and nihilism – yet anarchism is the most positive of political philosophies, one that Jesus and Buddha both preached, stating that empathy and a rejection of authority were key to human flourishing. Neither would disagree with most early anarchists.Proudhon, whose “property is robbery” is perhaps the most well-known anarchist slogan, lays out the conceptual foundation for key anarchist ideas. He argues that usury (charging interest) is a fundamental harm to society, that there is enough for everyone if we simply take other values to be higher than capital gain, that mutualism is inevitable, and that all governments and ideologies make the same mistake, in trying to change society from the top. Positive change must arise from the great masses of humanity, not from their rulers.Bakunin's speeches are about solidarity arising from the masses, and the ground for a global reconfiguration.Louis Lingg was convicted to death with six others, for being one of the ‘Chicago Anarchists’. They were executed to make a political point, based on corrupted evidence and perjury. His statement is one of contempt for the powers that be, and his belief that mankind should be free and should fight until it is.We end with Kropotkin, who firmly believed in decentralized society. He believed that the greatest strength of mankind lies in the masses, not their rulers, and exhorts us to “Act for Yourselves”.

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  Right to Earn a Living The: Book...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Right to Earn a Living, by Timothy Sandefur.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Timothy Sandefur.
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  The Right to Earn a Living explores the fundamental right to economic freedom and the challenges it faces in modern society. The book examines how government regulations and arbitrary licensing laws often undermine individual liberty, limit opportunities, and stifle innovation. Through compelling examples and a historical lens, this work argues for protecting the right to pursue a career or start a business without unnecessary interference, making a powerful case for preserving economic rights as essential to personal and societal well-being.

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  The Rights of Man

  Thomas Paine

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  "The Rights of Man" by Thomas Paine is a passionate defence of individual liberty and equality, written in response to Burke’s criticism of the French Revolution. Paine eloquently argues for natural rights, the sovereignty of the people, and social justice. With incisive logic, he advocates for democratic governance and economic inclusivity. This seminal work remains a cornerstone in the discourse on human rights and political reform, resonating across generations.

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