Taking Rites Seriously
- 240pages
- 9 heures de lecture
This book is a critical look at how courts, legal scholars, and the academic culture mischaracterize and misunderstand religious beliefs.
Francis J Beckwith Livres
Francis J. Beckwith est professeur de philosophie et d'études sur l'Église et l'État dont le travail explore l'éthique, la philosophie de la religion et le droit. Il examine de manière critique les relations complexes entre la foi, la raison et la société. Avec un profond intérêt pour les questions morales et juridiques, Beckwith offre aux lecteurs des perspectives qui suscitent la réflexion.
Return to Rome
- 144pages
- 6 heures de lecture
A high profile former Evangelical Theological Society president tells the provocative story of his return to the Catholic church and explains how he still considers himself evangelical.
Never Doubt Thomas
- 213pages
- 8 heures de lecture
There are few religious figures more Catholic than Saint Thomas Aquinas, a man credited with helping to shape Catholicism of the second millennium. In Never Doubt Thomas, Francis Beckwith employs his own spiritual journey from Catholicism to Evangelicalism and then back to Catholicism to reveal the signal importance of Aquinas.
Exploring the intersection of religion and liberal democracy, the book addresses the roles of religious citizens and the separation of church and state. It delves into the importance of natural rights and moral law in a secular context. Through a thoughtful examination of political thought, Francis J. Beckwith argues that effective governance can enhance personal and spiritual development, presenting a nuanced perspective on the relationship between faith and politics.