Kniha podává úvod do profesní etiky v povoláních, orientovaných na práci s lidmi. Je rozdělena na dvě části a v celkem osmnácti kapitolách dává ucelený přehled různych etických směrů zaměřených na práci v sociální oblasti.
"This book combines insights from sociology of religion and theology to consider the fundamental changes that have taken place in how people think about God in contemporary Western society. It can be said that God has become irrelevant for many people, often as a result of well-grounded ethical critique of churches. Here the authors argue for the necessity of rethinking God-talk in a pluralist and changing context and for thinking critically about hegemonic ways of speaking about God from a moral and experiential perspective, not only from the point of view of abstract theology. Drawing on empirical material from a Norwegian setting, the book advocates a critical-constructive theology with a notion of God that takes human experience and social change seriously. It depicts a God who is an enabler of moral maturity rather than an authoritarian moral instructor, a God who is on the side of the marginalized and poor, and a challenge to unjust hierarchies"--
On Splitting and Loss of Orientation
Focusing on the intersection of psychology and religion, this book explores Friedrich Nietzsche's critical insights through the lenses of attachment theory and self-psychology. Jan-Olav Henriksen analyzes Nietzsche's views on individualism, God, morality, and emotions, revealing how his critiques of religion stem from psychological fragmentation and a significant loss of the guidance that religion offered him in his youth. This fresh perspective enhances the understanding of Nietzsche's philosophical contributions and their deeper psychological implications.
Reconsidering Human Agency and its Limits
The book explores the unique challenges posed by the Anthropocene era to theology and theological anthropology. It highlights the absence of direct resources within the theological tradition to address contemporary human experiences in this context. The author advocates for a contextually grounded theological reflection on the meaning of humanity in light of these unprecedented circumstances, encouraging a re-examination of human identity and existence.