Christianity versus Fatalistic Religions in the War Against Poverty by Udo Midde

Description: Christianity versus Fatalistic Religions in the War Against Poverty by Udo Middelmann Udo W. Middelmann provides an alternative to literature that regards poverty relief as a strictly material problem. By exposing the power of fatalistic religious ideas to suppress people and devastate cultures, Middelmann places biblical ideas at the heart of cultural development. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Most literature and many aid efforts concerned with poverty relief and development function on mathematical assumptions. Those who have more should share with those who have less, thus creating equality. Some would add a moral component saying that those having more are morally wrong and must have gained their surplus from outright theft or unfair trade.But on the side of the needy, religious and secular efforts see only a material problem. Both neglect the devastating power of bad ideas based in religion and social customs. Yet what anyone believes about the building blocks of life will have results; their ideas are like eye glasses that either distort or bring into focus an objective reality.Development work must focus on developing peoples ideas. Cultural change must precede material changes. Author Biography Udo Middlemann, who holds degrees in law and theology, is the president of the Francis A. Schaeffer Foundation. He has lectured widely on ethics and society in many countries on all continents and regularly publishes Footnotes.He has written Pro-Existence and The Market-Driven Church and authored numerous articles and chapters. Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1. Water and Worldviews Chapter 2. Bread, Fish, and a Better Focus Chapter 3. A Community of Character Chapter 4. Servants? Hearts and Skills Chapter 5. Worldviews in Collision Chapter 6. Ethics in the Circle of Life Chapter 7. Gutsy Christians Chapter 8. The Samaritan Appeal Postscript Review "If you have a heart for the poor . . . This book is a must read." -- Darrow Miller, Food for the Hungry Review Quote "If you have a heart for the poor . . . This book is a must read." Details ISBN0830856269 Short Title CHRISTIANITY VERSUS FATALISTIC Language English ISBN-10 0830856269 ISBN-13 9780830856268 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,US Place of Publication Illinois Country of Publication United States Birth 1940 DEWEY 261.8325 Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Publication Date 2008-08-28 AU Release Date 2008-08-28 NZ Release Date 2008-08-28 US Release Date 2008-08-28 UK Release Date 2008-08-28 Publisher InterVarsity Press Audience General Author Udo Middelmann Pages 219 Edition Description Special Edition We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129542261;

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