Kenneth R. Himes

Conversion and Discipleship

“Happel and Walter's contribution is in constructing a dialogue between a systematician and a moralist about common foundations for their respective disciplines. This is much needed in theology today and this book helps move the issue of cross-fertilization among theological specialties.”

Ministers of the Law

Philosophy

“In this work Porter employs her acknowledged expertise in natural law theory to articulate a theory of authority — moral, political, and legal. Porter does not settle for rehearsing past treatments but, rather, advances her own serious positions on fundamental matters of authority in human communities. Ministers of the Law gives readers an opportunity to reflect with and learn from one of our finest scholars of Christian ethics.”

Preventing Unjust War

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Bergman’s fine book addresses how to prevent unjust war by issuing three challenges: 1) to the pacifist tradition and its absolute presumption against any just use of violent force; 2) to the just war tradition and its historical deference to political authority rather than the conscience of the individual; and 3) to the Catholic Church as a moral educator forming consciences. His exploration of these challenges will leave readers better informed citizens and wiser disciples.”

Serve and Protect

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“The writing of Toby Winright is always worth reading, but this volume is especially so. Drawing upon his experience in law enforcement as well as his scholarship in Christian ethics, he has provided a collection of essays that are significant both for their timeliness and insight.”

The Business of War

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Every now and then one reads a book that raises up fresh questions in an enlightening way, and even offers thoughtful alternatives for addressing the questions. This collection of essays does just that: it prompts Christians to think about the moral aspects of the U.S. military-industrial complex and it provides signposts for charting a moral path through the morass. A very worthwhile read.”