The world constantly presents new challenges about what it means to be Christian and live a distinctively Christian lifestyle. The priest, broadcaster, writer and ethicist, Sam Wells considers some of the biggest contemporary challenges and grapples with them in the light of Christian hope and wisdom

Samuel Wells

How Then Shall We Live?

Preface

Introduction

Part 1 Engaging the World

Islam and Islamist Extremism

Migration

Israel

International Development

Ecology

Inequality

Europe

Ecumenism

Social Media

Part 2 Being Human

The Family

Disability

Childhood

Marriage

Domestic Violence

LGBT Identity

Obesity

Retirement

Vocation

Part 3 Facing Mortality

Bereavement

Chronic Illness

Disappointment

Shame

Old Age

Dementia

Terminal Illness

Assisted Dying

Death

The world constantly throws up new challenges about what it means to be Christian and to live a distinctively Christian lifestyle. The priest, broadcaster, writer and ethicist, Sam Wells considers some of the biggest contemporary political, social and moral challenges and grapples with them in the light of Christian hope and wisdom.

The world constantly throws up new challenges about what it means to be Christian and to live a distinctively Christian lifestyle. The priest, broadcaster, writer and ethicist Samuel Wells considers some of the biggest contemporary political, social and moral challenges and grapples with them in the light of Christian hope and wisdom. Under three headings - Engaging the World, Being Human, and Facing Mortality - he probes a wide range of issues including the rise of religious extremism, migration, ecology, social media, sexual identities, inequality, obesity, life stages from childhood to old age, dementia, facing death and much more. This striking and profoundly wise book sets out to shape a theological imagination and fluency that is grounded in the reality of being human in a suffering world and yet open to transformation by the life and wisdom of God.

"Sam Wells arguably has the liveliest, most agile, best informed, critically disciplined mind in the entire Christian community. And he has a baptized heart of honesty, compassion, and passion to match his baptized mind. In this book he ranges over a cluster of complex issues and at every turn his sound judgment instructs us as he moves easily from life to Scripture and back through church tradition. This book will serve many of us well who live with daily perplexities that admit no resolution." -- Walter Brueggemann

SAM WELLS is Vicar of St Martin in the Fields, London, and is the author of many acclaimed books. Previously he was Dean of Chapel and Research Professor of Christian Ethics at Duke University, North Carolina.

• A guide to thoughtful Christian living in today's complex world that brings together the intellectual, the visceral, the emotional and the practical. • Samuel Wells is a regular contributor to Radio 4's Thought for the Day and enjoys an international reputation as a leading Christian thinker. • Offers a coherent and consistent Christian approach to thinking about and engaging with difficult questions.

The world constantly throws up new challenges about what it means to be Christian and to live a distinctively Christian lifestyle. The priest, broadcaster, writer and ethicist Samuel Wells considers some of the biggest contemporary political, social and moral challenges and grapples with them in the light of Christian hope and wisdom. Under three headings – Engaging the World, Being Human, and Facing Mortality – he probes a wide range of issues including the rise of religious extremism, migration, ecology, social media, sexual identities, inequality, obesity, life stages from childhood to old age, dementia, facing death and much more. This striking and profoundly wise book sets out to shape a theological imagination and fluency that is grounded in the reality of being human in a suffering world and yet open to transformation by the life and wisdom of God.

"Sam Wells arguably has the liveliest, most agile, best informed, critically disciplined mind in the entire Christian community. And he has a baptized heart of honesty, compassion, and passion to match his baptized mind. In this book he ranges over a cluster of complex issues and at every turn his sound judgment instructs us as he moves easily from life to Scripture and back through church tradition. This book will serve many of us well who live with daily perplexities that admit no resolution."

A thought-provoking book by Samuel Wells addressing contemporary political, social, and moral issues through a Christian lens. Covers topics like migration, ecology, and mortality.

\["For Christians seeking guidance on modern issues", "Addresses tough questions about faith and daily life", "You will gain wisdom for navigating life's complexities"\]

This insightful book explores how to live a Christian life amid contemporary challenges.

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