A Civilization of Love: What Every Catholic Can Do to Transform the World - Hardcover

Carl Anderson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0061335312 ISBN 13: 9780061335310

Publisher: HarperOne, 2008

Synopsis

Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, surveys the exciting and history-changing ideas of Pope John Paul II in A Civilization of Love. By popularizing not only John Paul's vision but also that of his successor, Benedict XVI, Anderson hopes to inspire Christians to work toward creating a civilization of love. In such a civilization every person is a child of God. We are all intrinsically valuable. The battle today is between the culture of death (where people are judged by their social or economic value) and the culture of life. Anderson pushes aside religious differences in order to spread a message of hope to those who are weary of the constant turmoil of modern society. While he does specifically challenge Christians to take an active role in their faith, you do not have to be a Christian to participate in the movement toward a civilization of love. By embracing the culture of life and standing with those most marginalized and deemed "useless" or a "burden" on modern society, Christians can change the tone and direction of our culture. Anderson demonstrates that regardless of our differences, we can come together on the centrality of loving and caring for others. He brings a message of inclusion and hope in the midst of a clash of civilizations and provides a road map for helping Christians understand their role in the world.

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Review:

"Anderson artfully weaves theory and practice, giving us a rare specimen indeed: a practical guide for idealists."--JOHN L. ALLEN JR., senior correspondent, National Catholic Reporter

"Few elements of Catholic social teaching have been more forcefully stated, or more regularly ignored, than our calling to bring Christian teachings to bear on social, political, and economic issues. Anderson seeks to bring that message home."--MARY ANN GLENDON, Learned Hand Professor of Law, Harvard University

By embracing the culture of life and standing with those most marginalized . . . Christians can change the tone and direction of our culture. Anderson demonstrates that we can come together on the centrality of loving and caring for others--San Francisco Examiner

"A bracing call to a new American revolution: a revolution of virtue. Give this book to friends who say there's nothing to be done to heal a wounded culture."--GEORGE WEIGEL, distinguished senior fellow, Ethics and Public Policy Center

"Anderson has written a book brimming with insights into the transforming power of Christian faith. A Civilization of Love is both a call to personal holiness and a handbook for Catholics who are prepared to take seriously Christ's command to his disciples to be 'salt and light' in the world."--ROBERT P. GEORGE, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence, Princeton University

A bracing call to a new American revolution: a revolution of virtue. Give this book to friends who say there s nothing to be done to heal a wounded culture. --GEORGE WEIGEL, distinguished senior fellow, Ethics and Public Policy Center"

Few elements of Catholic social teaching have been more forcefully stated, or more regularly ignored, than our calling to bring Christian teachings to bear on social, political, and economic issues. Anderson seeks to bring that message home. --MARY ANN GLENDON, Learned Hand Professor of Law, Harvard University"

Anderson artfully weaves theory and practice, giving us a rare specimen indeed: a practical guide for idealists. --JOHN L. ALLEN JR., senior correspondent, National Catholic Reporter"

Anderson has written a book brimming with insights into the transforming power of Christian faith. A Civilization of Love is both a call to personal holiness and a handbook for Catholics who are prepared to take seriously Christ s command to his disciples to be salt and light in the world. --ROBERT P. GEORGE, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence, Princeton University"

About the Author:

As Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Carl Anderson is the leader of the world's largest fraternal organization of Catholic laymen. Named by Pope Benedict XVI and Pope John Paul II to several Vatican commissions, Anderson is a member of the Pontifical Council for the Family, the Pontifical Council for the Laity, and the Pontifical Academy for Life, and is a consultor to the Pontifical Council for Social Communications and the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperOne
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0061335312
• ISBN 13: 9780061335310
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224