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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 261 EAN: 9780061335310 ISBN: 0061335312 Label: HarperOne Manufacturer: HarperOne Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 224 Publication Date: April 01, 2008 Publisher: HarperOne Release Date: March 25, 2008 Studio: HarperOne Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, surveys the exciting and history-changing ideas of Pope John Paul II in A Civilization of Love. By popularizing not only John Paul's vision but also that of his successor, Benedict XVI, Anderson hopes to inspire Christians to work toward creating a civilization of love. In such a civilization every person is a child of God. We are all intrinsically valuable. The battle today is between the culture of death (where people are judged by their social or economic value) and the culture of life. Anderson pushes aside religious differences in order to spread a message of hope to those who are weary of the constant turmoil of modern society. While he does specifically challenge Christians to take an active role in their faith, you do not have to be a Christian to participate in the movement toward a civilization of love. By embracing the culture of life and standing with those most marginalized and deemed "useless" or a "burden" on modern society, Christians can change the tone and direction of our culture. Anderson demonstrates that regardless of our differences, we can come together on the centrality of loving and caring for others. He brings a message of inclusion and hope in the midst of a clash of civilizations and provides a road map for helping Christians understand their role in the world. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A kingdom of justice, love and peaceThis book properly positions family, Catholic education, the spirituality of work, and the right to life as values that should be promulgated by everyone including the Catholic Church. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case - [...]. Rating: - Depth and inspirationThis book makes you question your purpose on earth. Does capitalism ruin your soul? How does Catholic dogma affect your daily life? Faith or pragmatism? Hope, faith, inspiration, spiritual motivation are well studied in this book. Highly recommended. An inspirational book. Rating: - excellentThe 15 books were delivered ahead of schedule, well packed. The price was excellent. Could not have asked for a better transaction. Rating: - An eye openerThe Supreme Knight writes a great book that is a must read for anyone in the Knights of Columbus. It is also insightful for anyone who is on the outside looking in that would like to understand more of what the Knights of Columbus stands for. Rating:  - Civilization of Love by Carl AndersonI found the book to be well-researched and written, almost scholarly but highly readable. For all practicing Catholics and members of the Knights of Columbus, it's especially meaningful. 
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