A celebrated theologian explores how the greatest dangers to humanity; as well as the greatest promises for human flourishing; are at the intersection of religion and globalization More than almost anything else; globalization and the great world religions are shaping our lives; affecting everything from the public policies of political leaders and the economic decisions of industry bosses and employees; to university curricula; all the way to the inner longings of our hearts. Integral to both globalization and religions are compelling; overlapping; and sometimes competing visions of what it means to live well. In this perceptive; deeply personal; and beautifully written book; a leading theologian sheds light on how religions and globalization have historically interacted and argues for what their relationship ought to be. Recounting how these twinned forces have intersected in his own life; he shows how world religions; despite their malfunctions; remain one of our most potent sources of moral motivation and contain within them profoundly evocative accounts of human flourishing. Globalization should be judged by how well it serves us for living out our authentic humanity as envisioned within these traditions. Through renewal and reform; religions might; in turn; shape globalization so that can be about more than bread alone.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. You won't find a better book on Antarctic exploration.By Physics ProfI can't believe there are reviewers who didn't appreciate this book for the wonderful collection of photographs; taken by the author; that it is. He is one of the world's experts on the Transantarctic Mountain range and has been in the footsteps of all the great early explorers. His narration of their challenges and successes is masterful writing.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Mary ParkerBy Mary PWhat a surprise! I knew there were mountains in Antarctica; but I had no idea that they were so amazing and magnificent. This book offers a unique perspective. It shows the routes used by Scott; Amundsen and others to explore the continent by tracing on maps and photographs the actual routes they took. The story is engrossing; the mountains are spectacular; and the photography is surreal. This is a beautiful book!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. an interesting book; I like historyBy Jason B.heard about this book on my radio station in Atlanta; got it to read on a long airplane tripalso seller condition / received nearly new; VGC
