"The real struggle of our time is the choice between cynicism and hope. Hope in Troubled Times argues persuasively that the power and possibility of biblical hope offers a resolution to the problems of combating terrorism, global poverty, and environmental degradation."--__Jim Wallis__, author, God's Politics; editor-in-chief, Sojourners "Hope in Troubled Times pulls off the difficult feat of communicating, in a gracious and non-judgmental way, the dire straits in which our society finds itself today. Others have used the concept of idolatry as a category of social critique; no one has ever used it with such biblically-informed power and specificity. The analysis is sobering; no punches are pulled. But the ultimate context is hope, not despair. It's a remarkable achievement."--__Nicholas Wolterstorff__, Noah Porter Professor Emeritus of Philosophical Theology, Yale Divinity School  
  
"The authors' analysis of the global situation aims to go to the depth of real problems. Only by facing up to reality--to our own idolatries and degradations--is it possible to find a way of life that builds hope and leads to hopeful building. The book is as profound as it is illuminating."--__James W. Skillen__, president, Center for Public Justice, Washington, DC  
  
"Hope in Troubled Times provides the kind of hope that can only come from seeing the darkness more clearly. It is a hope energized by the intellectual excitement of original insights into the nature of the ideologies and idols that hold us captive, and the possibilities for setting the captives free."--__The Honourable Bill Blaikie, MP__, Deputy Speaker, Dean of the House of Commons, Canada  
  
"If you are looking for intelligent voices speaking from a deeply rooted and thoughtful Christian perspective--voices that provide a fresh and constructive alternative to the Religious Right--here they are. They awakened hope in me, but only after awakening a profound sense of alarm. Here is perceptive social diagnosis and wise prescription, thoroughly researched and broadly accessible."--__Brian McLaren__, author, lecturer, activist (anewkindofchristian.com)  
  
"Masterfully done. In a society that increasingly replaces a sense of the sacred with the deadly lure of materialism and violence, our communities need desperately to hear the message of this book: that there are genuine, life-affirming alternatives to the destructive path we are now on."--__John M. Perkins__, president, John M. Perkins Foundation for Reconciliation and Development

__Bob Goudzwaard__ (PhD, Erasmus University) is professor emeritus of economics and social philosophy at the Free University of Amsterdam and a former member of the Dutch Parliament. His many books include Globalization and the Kingdom of God.  
  
__Mark Vander Vennen__ (MA, MEd, RSW) is a writer and social worker living in Ontario, Canada.   
  
__David Van Heemst__ (PhD, University of Virginia) is professor of political science at Olivet Nazarene University and the author of two books.

__Word Guild 2008 Writing Award (Culture)__   
We want to have it all: financial strength, secure homes, clean air and water for our children. With the latest technological advances available, we deserve to have every dilemma resolved. Isn't that the way it's supposed to work? Hope in Troubled Times dares to say "no."   
  
Poverty, terrorism, and overtaxed land are planetary problems that make even believers despair. But the authors point to Christ as the source of hope. Our choice is obvious. We work together, learning to live unselfishly, or we watch civilization sink further into the abyss. With a foreword by renowned human rights activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Hope in Troubled Times provides real-world solutions to life-threatening problems. The authors show that with God's guidance we can knock down the idols that stunt clear thinking.

Provides hope for real-world solutions to life-threatening problems such as global poverty, environmental destruction, and terrorism.

Part 1: Setting the Stage  
1\. In the Shadows of Progress   
2\. Myth, Ideology, and Idolatry  
3\. Ideologies That Spearhead Radical Change  
Segue 1. Fear, Longing, and Trust  
Part 2: Contemporary Ideologies in Action  
4\. Identity Unleashed   
5\. Material Progress and Prosperity Unshackled   
6\. Guaranteed Security Segue 2. Two Paths before Us  
Part 3: Ominous Spirals  
7\. Colliding Ideologies   
8\. Globalization  
Segue 3. The Rise of Social Paradoxes and Structural Violence  
Part 4: Hope Awakens Life  
9\. Widening Ways of Economy, Justice, and Peace

Goudzwaard, Bob ;Vander Vennen, Mark ;Van Heemst, David

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Foreword

Part 1: Setting the Stage

1. In the Shadows of Progress

2. Myth, Ideology, and Idolatry

3. Ideologies that Spearhead Radical Change

Segue 1. Fear, Longing, and Trust

Part 2: Contemporary Ideologies in Action

4. Identity Unleashed

5. Material Progress and Prosperity Unshackled

6. Guaranteed Security

Segue 2. Two Paths before Us

Part 3: Ominous Spirals

7. Colliding Ideologies

8. Globalization

Segue 3. The Rise of Social Paradoxes and Structural Violence

Part 4: Hope Awakens Life

9. Widening Ways of Economy, Justice, and Peace

Notes

Acknowledgments

We want to have it all: financial strength, secure homes, clean air and water for our children. With the latest technological advances available, we deserve to have every dilemma resolved. Isn't that the way it's supposed to work?Hope in Troubled Timesdares to say"no."  
  
Poverty, terrorism, and overtaxed land are planetary problems that make even believers despair. But the authors point to Christ as the source of hope. Our choice is obvious. We work together, learning to live unselfishly, or we watch civilization sink further into the abyss. With a foreword by renowned human rights activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu,Hope in Troubled Timesprovides real-world solutions to life-threatening problems. The authors show that with God's guidance we can knock down the idols that stunt clear thinking.

Poverty, terrorism, and overtaxed land are planetary problems that make even believers despair. This book points to Christ as the source of hope. It provides real-world solutions to life-threatening problems. It shows that with God's guidance we can knock down the idols that stunt clear thinking.

We want to have it all: financial strength, secure homes, clean air and water for our children. With the latest technological advances available, we deserve to have every dilemma resolved. Isn't that the way it's supposed to work? "Hope in Troubled Times" dares to say "no." Poverty, terrorism, and overtaxed land are planetary problems that make even believers despair. But the authors point to Christ as the source of hope. Our choice is obvious. We work together, learning to live unselfishly, or we watch civilization sink further into the abyss. With a foreword by renowned human rights activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu, "Hope in Troubled Times" provides real-world solutions to life-threatening problems. The authors show that with God's guidance we can knock down the idols that stunt clear thinking.

Bob Goudzwaard (PhD, Erasmus University) is professor emeritus of economics and social philosophy at the Free University of Amsterdam and a former member of the Dutch Parliament. His many books include Globalization and the Kingdom of God. Mark Vander Vennen (MA, MEd, RSW) is a writer and social worker living in Ontario, Canada. David Van Heemst (PhD, University of Virginia) is professor of political science at Olivet Nazarene University and the author of two books.

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