The Christian Consumer: Living Faithfully in a Fragile World
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There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. The book brings great balance and perspective to living faithfully. There are four areas considered in the book that must be taken together to get the total picture; don't stop with the one you like or at the one you don't.
I think they bring balance to living life faithfully in all aspects - not just to one's consumerism.
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The Christian Consumer: Living Faithfully in a Fragile World by Laura M. Hartman
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The book includes discussions of Christian practices such as fasting, gratitude, solidarity, gift-giving, Sabbath-keeping, and the Eucharist. Using exemplars from the Christian tradition and practical examples from everyday life, The Christian Consumer offers a thoughtful guide to ethical consumption. Hardcover , pages.
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"In this book, Hartman formulates a coherent Christian ethic of consumption, imposing order on the debate by dividing it into four imperatives: to consume in. The Christian Consumer. Living Faithfully in a Fragile World. Laura M. Hartman. Advances the discussion about the ethics of consumer.
Be the first to ask a question about The Christian Consumer. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Apr 10, Carolyn rated it really liked it. Very interesting perspective applying a Christian tradition to a often secular topic of consumption. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot! It raised my awareness about all the different factors that I should be considering and introduced me to some new names that I'm looking forward to exploring!
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A robust model of ethical consumption provides an effective antidote for the excesses of consumerism. This book provides one such model, drawn from the Christian tradition. Rather than looking to ethical theory, conclusions arise from the lived practice and theological reflections of exemplary Christians throughout history among them, Francis of Assisi, Th Rather than looking to ethical theory, conclusions arise from the lived practice and theological reflections of exemplary Christians throughout history among them, Francis of Assisi, Thomas Aquinas, John Woolman, Ellen G.
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Shannon Jung, and Ronald Sider. Thinkers throughout the Christian tradition agree that good consumption avoids sin, embraces creation, loves the neighbor, and anticipates the eschaton. This set of four considerations can inform the discernment of everyday consumer choices and longer-term lifestyle decisions. The book includes discussions of Christian practices such as fasting, gratitude, solidarity, gift giving, Sabbath keeping, and the Eucharist. Insights from the Christian tradition equip consumers with tools and models to help them pursue considered, ethical consumption in a consumerist context.
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