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Burmese days : a novel. by Orwell, George,1903-1950.(CARDINAL)141927;
Honest and evocative, George Orwell's first novel is an examination of the debasing effect of empire on occupied and occupier. Burmese Days focuses on a handful of Englishmen who meet at the European Club to drink whisky and to alleviate the acute and unspoken loneliness of life in 1920s Burma-where Orwell himself served as an imperial policeman-during the waning days of British imperialism. One of the men, James Flory, a timber merchant, has grown soft, clearly comprehending the futility of England's rule. However, he lacks the fortitude to stand up for his Indian friend, Dr. Veraswami, for admittance into the whites-only club. Without membership and the accompanying prestige that would protect the doctor, the condemning and ill-founded attack by a bitter magistrate might bring an end to everything he has accomplished. Complicating matters, Flory falls unexpectedly in love with a newly arrived English girl, Elizabeth Lackersteen. Can he find the strength to do right not only by his friend, but also by his conscience?930L
Subjects: Fiction.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 8
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Taking liberties : why religious freedom doesn't give you the right to tell other people what to do / by Boston, Rob,1962-(CARDINAL)207370;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A concise and lucid explanation of what religious freedom is and isn't Increasingly, conservative religious groups are using religious liberty as a sword to lash out at others. In this forcefully argued defense of the separation of church and state, Robert Boston makes it clear that the religious freedom guaranteed in the First Amendment is an individual right, the right of personal conscience, not a license allowing religious organizations to discriminate against and control others. The book examines the controversy over birth control, same-sex marriage, religion in public schools, the intersection of faith and politics, and the "war on Christmas," among other topics. Boston concludes with a series of recommendations for resolving clashes between religious liberty claims and individual rights"--
Subjects: Freedom of religion.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Flesh & blood so cheap : the Triangle fire and its legacy / by Marrin, Albert.(CARDINAL)140513;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 164-167) and index.Prelude : from the ashes -- Huddled masses -- Into the magic cauldron -- Flesh and blood so cheap -- An overflow of suffering : the uprising of the twenty thousand -- The third gate : fire at the Triangle -- A stricken conscience -- The price of liberty.Provides a detailed account of the disastrous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City, which claimed the lives of 146 garment workers in 1911, and examines the impact of this event on the nation's working conditions and labor laws.1000LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Triangle Shirtwaist Company; Clothing factories; Industrial safety;
Available copies: 11 / Total copies: 12
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Conscience : what it is, how to train it, and loving those who differ / by Naselli, Andrew David,1980-(CARDINAL)498776; Crowley, J. D.(James Dale),1967-(CARDINAL)410601;
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.What is conscience? -- How do we define conscience from the New Testament? -- What should you do when your conscience condemns you? -- How should you calibrate your conscience? -- How should you relate to fellow Christians when your consciences disagree? -- How should you relate to people in other cultures when your consciences disagree? -- A closing prayer -- Appendix A: Similarities between Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8-10 -- Appendix B: Conscience exercises for cross-cultural effectiveness.There is an increasing number of divisive issues in our world today, all of which require great discernment. Thankfully, God has given each of us a conscience to align our wills with his and help us make wise decisions. Examining all thirty New Testament passages that touch on the conscience, Andrew Naselli and J.D. Crowley help readers get to know their consciences--a largely neglected topic--and engage with other Christians who hold different convictions. Offering guiding principles and answering critical questions about how the conscience works and how to care for it, this book shows how the conscience impacts our approach to church unity, ministry, and more. -- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Conscience; Christian ethics.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 2
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Living a life that matters : resolving the conflict between conscience and success / by Kushner, Harold S.(CARDINAL)519073;
Explores the nature of true accomplishment while examining the troubling impact of compromising one's integrity to achieve success, and argues that the path to leading a significant life lies in family, friendship, generosity, and self-sacrifice.
Subjects: Good works (Theology); Meaning (Philosophy); Self-esteem;
Available copies: 31 / Total copies: 37
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Mark Twain / by Bloom, Harold.(CARDINAL)138025;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Study guides.; Twain, Mark, 1835-1910; Twain, Mark, 1835-1910;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Ulysses, James Joyce / by Heffernan, Laura.(CARDINAL)425902;
MARCIVE 12/19/07Includes bibliographical references (page 92).
Subjects: Study guides.; Joyce, James, 1882-1941.; Joyce, James, 1882-1941.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Human rights and the United States / by Condé, H. Victor,1947-author.(CARDINAL)652998; Gelsinger, Charles F.,author.(CARDINAL)676269; Bennett, Karly H.,contributing author,.A human right to healthcare.; Drake, Trezlen D.,contributing author,.Bibliography.; Ramirez, Tina M.,contributing author,.Chronology; Freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief.;
Volume 1: Human rights law: background, theory, concepts & tools -- Chronology of U.S. human rights moments & events -- U. S. State Department, Secretary of State & human rights -- U.N. charter based bodies: focus on human rights council universal periodic review -- U.N. Human Rights Council special procedures & complaint procedure -- U.S., U.N. & human rights law: treaties & treaty bodies -- Organization of American states: the U.A. & the inter-American human rights system -- Organization for security & cooperation in Europe (OSCE) -- Equality, non-discrimination & racism -- Rights of indigenous peoples -- Rights of the child -- Women's and girls' rights -- Immigration, migrant workers, refugees & asylum -- Freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief. <p> Volume 2: Freedom of expression & opinion, including freedom of the press -- Law enforcement and criminal justice -- Torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment -- A human right to health care -- Climate change & human rights -- The human right to education and to a human rights education (HRE) -- International criminal law -- International humanitarian law -- Human rights & national security/counter terrorism measures -- Appendix A: U.S. law & legislation, resolutions, & the restatement of law -- Appendix B: Case law decisions from U.S. courts & international courts -- Appendix C: Reports of selected U.S. & international NGOs -- Bibliography -- Primary source documents index -- General index -- About the authors."This two-volume set offers easy to grasp explanations of the basic concepts and laws in the field, with emphasis on human rights in the historical, political, and legal experience of the United States. This indispensable resource surveys the legal protection of human dignity in the United States, examines the sources of human rights norms, cites key legal cases, explains the role of international governmental and non-governmental organizations, and charts global, regional, and UN human rights measures."--Amazon.com
Subjects: Reference works.; Dictionaries.; Encyclopedias.; Human rights; Human rights; Human rights; Human rights.;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 10
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American heretics : religious adversaries of liberal order / by Copulsky, Jerome E.(Jerome Eric),author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-360) and index."The conversation about the proper role of religion in American public life often revolves around what kind of polity the Founders of the United States envisioned. Advocates of a 'Christian America' claim that the Framers intended a nation whose political values and institutions were shaped by Christianity; secularists argue that they designed an enlightened republic where church and state were kept separate. Both sides appeal to the Founding to justify their beliefs about the kind of nation the United States was meant to be or should become. In this book, Jerome E. Copulsky complicates this ongoing public argument by examining a collection of thinkers who, on religious grounds, considered the nation's political ideas illegitimate, its institutions flawed, and its church-state arrangement defective. Beholden to visions of cosmic order and social hierarchy, rejecting the increasing pluralism and secularism of American society, they predicted the collapse of an unrighteous nation and the emergence of a new Christian commonwealth in its stead. By engaging their challenges and interpreting their visions we can better appreciate the perennial temptations of religious illiberalism-as well as the virtues and fragilities of America's liberal democracy"--
Subjects: Christianity and politics; Church and state; American loyalists.; Reformed Presbytery of North America; Reformed Presbytery of North America; Slavery; Religious right; Christian conservatism; Theonomy.; Democracy; Christianity and politics;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The trials of Muhammad Ali [videorecording] by Ali, Muhammad,1942-(CARDINAL)814747; Pikelny, Rachel,film producer.; Siegel, Bill,film director,film producer.; Independent Television Service,production company.(CARDINAL)219292; Kartemquin Films,production company.; Kino Lorber, Inc.,film distributor.(CARDINAL)347545; Projecto Willis,production company.;
Editor, Aaron Wickenden ; music, Joshua Abrams.Muhammad Ali."When Cassius Clay becomes Muhammad Ali, his conversion to Islam and refusal to serve in the Vietnam War leave him banned from boxing and facing a five-year prison sentence. Ali's choice of belief and conscience over fame and fortune resonates far beyond the boxing ring"--Container.The powerful documentary examines the life of Muhammad Ali beyond the boxing ring to offer a personal perspective on the American sporting legend. Investigating Ali's spiritual transformation includes his conversion to Islam, resistance to the Vietnam War draft, and humanitarian work. The documentary connects Ali's transcendent life story to America' struggles with race, religion, and war in the twentieth century.Rating: Not rated.DVD; Region 1, NTSC.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Feature films.; Nonfiction films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Ali, Muhammad, 1942-; Nation of Islam (Chicago, Ill.); African Americans; Boxers (Sports); Boxers (Sports); Conscientious objectors; Trials (Political crimes and offenses); Vietnam War, 1961-1975;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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