Titles by: Edward LeRoy Long, Jr.
Author: Edward LeRoy Long, Jr.
Edward LeRoy Long Jr. is Pearsall Professor Emeritus of Christian Ethics and Theology of Culture at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. He is the author of several books, including A Survey of Christian Ethics, A Survey of Recent Christian Ethics, War and Conscience in America, and Peace Thinking in a Warring World.
By Edward LeRoy Long, Jr.
Throughout the summer and fall of 2009 we have been provided with accounts of amazing new weapons that have the potential to revolutionize how wars are fought. These weapons are often referred to as drones, though their official designation is "unman...
By Martha Bettis-Gee, Edward LeRoy Long, Jr.
If patriotism requires absolute loyalty to one particular country, it can conflict with a religious vision that includes compassion for all humanity. Christians, therefore, must ask how the noble and valuable aspects of patriotism can be strengthened...
By Martha Bettis-Gee, Edward LeRoy Long, Jr.
The death penalty. It remains one of the most divisive issues in contemporary society. And though we've moved from the colonial days of swift justice being meted out via public humiliation in the stockade followed by hanging to a modern-day antisepti...
By Edward LeRoy Long, Jr.
In this timely, brief, and judicious reflection, Edward Long, a senior scholar in Christian ethics, surveys the political, religious, and moral dimensions of terrorism. Written accessibly and going far beyond the dominant war versus pacifism discussi...
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By Martha Bettis-Gee, Edward LeRoy Long, Jr.
Most Christians agree the church should not tell its members which particular candidate to choose in a political election. But the separation between church and state does not preclude applying religiously grounded judgments as to which political pos...
By Edward LeRoy Long, Jr.
There are many things that influence the decisions we make every day. Of course, we all have certain rules by which we must abide, as well as local, state, and federal laws we are required to obey. But many of our daily decisions and interactions wit...
By Martha Bettis-Gee, Edward LeRoy Long, Jr.
This two-study, seven-session premium study pack touches on some of the most challenging issues Christians face in contemporary society.There are many things that influence the decisions we make every day. We all have certain rules by which we must a...
By Megan Pillow Davis, Edward LeRoy Long, Jr.
"Religion and Politics Study Pack II" consists of three one-session studies and one four-session study. It is not necessary to have previously studied "Religion and Politics Study Pack I" to enjoy this resource.The one-session studies are each author...
By Edward LeRoy Long, Jr.
Terrorism constitutes one of the most troubling ways of using violence to affect political affairs. In order to deal with it effectively, we should have a clear idea of how it operates and what causes it to arise.Although the first and most prevalent...
By Martha Bettis-Gee, Edward LeRoy Long, Jr.
Two important principles in U.S. government are the free exercise of religion and separation of church and state. While these two principles have served the nation well, they are not easy to put together logically, and they give rise to issues in pra...
By Edward LeRoy Long, Jr.
Of course we'd all like to be tax exempt, but there may be a different kind of price to pay when a church must limit its involvement in and messages relating to important political and societal issues.This study for adults participants will examine t...
By Edward LeRoy Long, Jr.
Both politics and religion are concerned about public welfare, so Christians should be knowledgeable about political systems and how they affect society. "The Supreme Court: Can It Regain Credibility?" explores the United States' highest court and ho...
By Edward LeRoy Long, Jr.
For a second time in nearly half a century, the United States has found itself involved in a conflict the legitimacy of which has been a matter of dispute among its own people. Disagreement concerning the war in Iraq is reminiscent of the turmoil tha...
Water
Precious Gift and Endagered Resource
By Martha Bettis-Gee, Edward LeRoy Long, Jr.
Although 72 percent of the earth's surface is covered with water, only 3 percent of that water is fresh water. Without fresh water most life as we know it would be impossible. In this study, we'll explore the issue of water pollution and consider way...