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Moral Crisis

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Liberating Visions: Human Fulfillment and Social Justice in African-American Thought

Type: BOOK
Author: Franklin, Robert Michael
( African American , General , Moral Crisis , Visioning )

This thought-provoking book explains the major paradigms that have shaped both the moral development of African-American leaders and their respective visions of the good society.

Living Choices - Personal Decisions, Public Issues

Type: VHS
Author:
( Attitude , Ethics , General , Moral Crisis , Social Justice )

from Catch the Spirit. Explores how churches and individuals can make a difference and influence the ethics of corporations, schools and society. ALSO how our personal decisions affect society.

Making a Just Peace: Human Rights and Domination Systems

Type: BOOK
Author: White, C. Dale
( Crisis , Ecology , General , Global , Global Studies , Hunger , Moral Crisis , Social Justice , World Religions )

Written for and about people who care and who have hope. The depth and breadth of the issues addressed in this book make it compelling reading for anyone concerned about the future of the earth and who hopes to bequeath to the children a better future than our past.

Questions of Faith III : What Are The Moral Dilemmas?

Type: VHS
Author:
( Ethics , General , Moral Crisis , Values/Ethics )

Explores the questions: What is the most problematic moral issue for you? If you had to identify the most pressing moral problem faced by the culture, what would you say? With study guide.

Reel to Real - Spiderman

Type: BOOK
Author: Anderson, John Henry
( Change , Films/Movies/Video Cameras , General , Identity , Moral Crisis , Movies , Self-Esteem , Youth )

When geeky teenager Peter Parker is bitten by a genetically altered spider, he receives spider-like super powers. But Peter must choose how he will use those powers. Will he use them to get what he wants and needs, or will he use them to help others? This program (1-2 sessions) on Spider-Man revolves around making responsible choices in life.

Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls

Type: DVD
Author: Pipher, Mary
( Family , Family/Parenting , Gender Issues , General , Media/Technology , Modern/Contemporary , Moral Crisis , Mother/Daughter , Upper Elementary , Youth , Youth Minister Issues )

Choose dvd or video. Exclusive, illustrated interview with Mary Pipher, covering the challenges facing today's teens, especially girls, as well as the role of media and popular culture in shaping their identities. Offers concrete ideas for girls and boys, families, teachers and school to help girls free themselves from the toxic influences of today's media-saturated culture. Includes version for classroom group and for home and study guide with resources, exercises and tips.

Seeing Gray in a World of Black and Whtie

Type: DVD
Author: Adam Hamilton
( Abortion , Adult Studies , Christian , Christian Life , Christian Living , Jesus , Moral Crisis , Spiritual Life )

In today's culture wars both sides are utterly convinced that they know God's will---and to give in an inch is to surrender. Adam Hamilton explains how the gospel is neither politically conservative nor liberal, Republican nor Democrat; he probes instead the true meaning of discipleship and spiritual maturity in a divided world. Five-session DVD, approx. 97 minutes.

Should There be Sex Ed. In Public Schools? & Is America in Moral Decline?

Type: VHS
Author: Campolo and Brown
( Christian Life , Faith , General , Moral Crisis , Sex Education , United States )

Should There be Sex Ed. In Public Schools? Is America in Moral Decline?

Sing a New Song: 2002 UMW Assembly Bible Studies

Type: VHS
Author: Lundblad and Hea Sun Kim
( Abuse , Bible Study , Children , Children at Risk , Conflict Resolution , General , Hunger , Moral Crisis , United Methodist )

2002 UMW Assembly (Philadelphia) 2 Bible studies . 1: Singing in the Window: Rehab's Subversive Song by Barbara K. Lundblad based on Joshua 2:1-21. Deals with conflict between insiders and outsiders in society today. 2: To Know Children, To Know God by Hea Sun Kim based on Matthew 18:1-5. Deals with children as a gift from God and a sign of God's kingdom yet too many suffer needlessly from hunger, disease, abuse, and neglect.

Survival Guide for Adults : Integrity for Sale: How Lying Can Hurt Relationships

Type: VHS
Author: Wright, Dr. H. Norman
( Christian Life , General , Moral Crisis , Relationships , Values/Ethics )

Explores the problems caused by the lack of integrity and focuses on steps for truthful living. Leader's guide contains 5-13 lessons with scriptures and discussions guides integrated with the videos.

Working from Poverty to Promise

Type: VHS
Author: Bread for the World
( Children at Risk , Economy , General , Moral Crisis , Poverty , Social Justice )

Explores the story of one single mother of 4 as she attempts to get a college education while the state government assistance program she depends on to feed her family does not define education as career-building qualification. This video is a short introduction to the Bread for the World program which you can support.