When I returned from the Navy unscathed Dad said, You did the right thing, Son. I dont know how I responded to this but I knew in my own heart I had done the right thing. World War II is now ancient history and no one in todays world cares much whether I served or not, but I do!

Southern Baptists are the nation's largest protestant denomination, with over 43,000 churches and millions of members. Since its inception, controversy has surrounded the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, Southern Baptists' most recent confession of faith. The present volume consists of essays by Baptist scholars explaining and defending that document. Each of the 18 articles of the BF&M 2000 is addressed, with special attention to the most critical issues and changes from the denomination's...

Over a decade ago, the field of bioethics was established in response to the increased control over the design of living organisms afforded by both medical genetics and biotechnology. Since its introduction, bioethics has become established as an academic discipline with journals and professional societies, is covered regularly in the media, and affects people everyday around the globe. In response to the increasing need for information about medical genetics and biotechnology as well as t...

Klarissa Dreams Redux is an anthology of stories and poetry by a myriad of authors, set against the paintings of Klarissa Kocsis and produced by her daughter, author, Shebat Legion.Klarissa Kocsis has contributed to the Toronto, Ontario, Canada art scene for over twenty years, regularly exhibiting within the city where she has won numerous juried competitions. She is a painter who specializes in egg tempera, and has earned a reputation for portraiture and nudes.Shebat Legio...

In 2003, Methodists celebrated the 300th anniversary of the birth of their founder, John Wesley. Today, there are more than 300 Methodist denominations in 140 nations. Covering the activities of this group that plays an important role in the ecumenical movement through its many social and charitable activities in world affairs, this book offers more than 400 entries that describe important events, doctrines, and the church founders, leaders, and other prominent figures who have made notabl...

"Fables of Infidelity and Facts of Faith" by Robert Patterson is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between personal belief and societal norms. The book delves into the complexities of faith, morality, and the human experience, challenging readers to reflect on their own convictions. Through a series of engaging narratives and philosophical musings, Patterson invites us to question the fables we tell ourselves about love, fidelity, and the nature of truth, ultimately seeki...

In "Fables of Infidelity and Facts of Faith," Robert Patterson masterfully intertwines parable and personal narrative to explore the delicate interplay between belief and betrayal. With lyrical prose inhabited by rich metaphors, Patterson engages readers in a profound philosophical discussion, drawing from the tradition of existential literature yet firmly rooting his work in contemporary dilemmas of faith and human relationships. Each vignette in the book serves as a microcosm for larger ...

A decorated World War I veteran, Federal Judge Robert P. Patterson knew all too well the needs of soldiers on the battlefield. He was thus dismayed by America’s lack of military preparedness when a second great war engulfed Europe in 1939–40. With the international crisis worsening, Patterson even resumed military training—as a forty-nine-year-old private—before being named assistant secretary of war in July 1940. That appointment set the stage for Patterson’s central role in the country’s...

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring This Very Short Introduction brings together a wide range of narratives of slavery across a broad historical period to understand how Black people--enslaved and not-enslaved--have experienced and imagined slavery. It also investigates how slavery's long reach and afterlife has continued to shape Black life in the twenty-first century. By giving attention to the narratives produced during the last two hundred plus years...

The object of this book is to share with Preachers, Bible Class Teachers, and to the General Public, information that I have gathered from the bible, the word of God that will help new Christians to grow spiritually, so that they can be used for Christ highest purposes. These new Christians should be taught as soon as possible after their baptism, to desire the sincere milk of the word that they may grow thereby. My prayer is that it will enlighten and uplift your spirit as you read and us...

The objective of this book is to share with Preachers, Bible class teachers, and to the General Public information that I have gathered from the Bible, the word of God that will help New Christians in their New Spiritual Walk Of Life, because All New Christians must be fed or nurture as soon as possible so they can grow and gain strength and spiritual understanding so they will become helpful in the kingdom of God, which is the church of Christ.

The object of this book is to share with all mankind the proof of God's word so that the readers can understand that there are many preachers who are saying things about the word of God that they cannot prove by the Bible, the written word of God