The Bible Through Asian Eyes

Religion & Spirituality

O'Grady, Ron

Takenaka, Masao

Christian Books & Bibles

Friendship Pr

Bible Through Asian Eyes

<p>Book by O'Grady, Ron, Takenaka, Masao</p>

Pace Publishing/Asian Christian Art Assoc

The Child and The Tourist: The Story Behind the Escalation of Child Prostitution in Asia: Rape of the Innocent

E.C.P.A.T

<p>Since founding ECPAT, an international organization working to end child prostitution and pornography, in 1991, the author has sadly come to recognize that church leaders and representatives are not exempt from involvement in the sexual abuse of children. Although working in a secular and apolitical organization, the author's Christian belief and experience have informed this study of a deeply disturbing phenomenon. He seeks through unsensational language to expose the truth of the church's involvement and by so doing start the search for solutions. 'God has been betrayed by his own kind!' (comment of an abuse survivor). Christians have been shocked at recent media reports of leading clergy sexually abusing children. This book records the shameful events of the past decade and asks, how could this happen in the church? "Many people in the church will not want to hear these stories," says the author. "But hiding the truth, or hiding from the truth, is not a responsible option for Christians." The book discusses traditional church teaching on children, sexuality and forgiveness, and asks whether these must be reformed if children are to be protected.</p>

The Hidden Shame of the Church: Sexual Abuse of Children and the Church-#94 (Risk Book Series)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

World Council of Churches

The Threat of Tourism looks behind the glossy advertising of exotic locations, highlighting a number of issues that are becoming increasingly acute: tourism's contribution to ecological damage, forced changes in cultures, violation of human rights, and the growth of the global sex industry. The church, too, has had to deal with tourism issues. Historic sanctuaries are suffering irreparable wear and tear, and Christians in developing countries are seeing their customs under threat. The World Tourism Organization upholds a code of ethics for tour operators, and a code of conduct for tourists-first drawn up thirty years ago by the Christian Conference of Asia-is now widely used. The author reflects on principles of a moral approach to tourism: "If we travel with an attitude of respect for people and the environment, plus recognition of the economic and social rights of those visited, we have covered most of the critical situations which will arise."

The Threat of Tourism: Challenge to the Church

Religious Studies

Christ for all people: Celebrating a world of Christian art

Novalis

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