Contemporary Issues

Prophets and Priests: The Hidden Face of the Birth Control Movement by Ann Farmer. This compelling study of the origins, development and activities of the birth control movement will prove an eye-opener to those who think of it as a force for good.
ISBN 1 901157 62 8, 188 pages, paperback, £9.95 ($16.95 in USA). More info. Add to shopping basket

 
The Roots of Science and Its Fruits by Dr. Peter Hodgson. Dr. Hodgson explains the role which Catholicism has played in fostering the development of modern science. Far from acting as a hindrance to the advancement of science, Christianity has largely provided the philosophical basis for its development. Also addressed in this book are several topical issues including nuclear power, global warming and the role of scientists in society.
ISBN 1 901157 27 X, 224 pages, paperback, £7.95 ($13.95 in USA). More info. Add to shopping basket

 
The Cross and the Crescent: A Christian Response to Two Decades of Islamic Affirmation in Nigeria by Patrick Lambert Udoma. The desires of Muslims to affirm the principles of Islam in the affairs of Nigeria and the subsequent responses from Christians in the country have made peaceful coexistence between the two communities a difficult task. This book analyses events in the last two decades of the 20th century and offers new methods of promoting sustainable and realistic cooperation between Nigerian Muslims and Christians as they continue to hold firm to their respective religious beliefs and practices.
ISBN 1 901157 28 8, 216 pages, paperback, £15.00 ($26.95 in USA). More info. Add to shopping basket

 

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