Ethics in a Permissive SocietyHow do we as Christians deal with such problems as drug taking, the "pill", alcohol, morality of all kinds, in a society whose members are often ignorant of the Church's teaching? Professor Barclay approaches a difficult and vexed question with his usual humanity and clarity, asking what Christ himself would say or do in our world today. (Given by Guild of Methodist Braillists). |
Contents
Foreword | 9 |
The Cradle of the Christian Ethic | 13 |
The Characteristics of the Christian Ethic in the Teaching of Jesus | 27 |
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