This study examines some key approaches to ecumenical social ethics in the past century as expressed in the thought of Walter Rauschenbusch Reinhold Niebhur and the World Council of Churches.The author argues that unless Christians are clear about the ways that theology and philosophy relate to one another and work themselves out in our practical commitments we will lose the ability to discuss social ethics as individuals and churches let alone reach effective arguments.
The Doulos Story….. Idealism meets reality as a young Brazilian who dreams of being a powerful preacher is assigned to clean the galley floor beneath a refrigerator. Tentative faith grows into quiet awe as essential yet unobtainable fuel suddenly and inexplicably appears on the scene. Bleary-eyed despair is banished as a young mother on the verge of committing suicide is offered hope by two young Doulos women Joyful celebration turns into shock and pain as the unbelievable happens and a terrorist attack upon the ship's company leaves death and serious injuries in it's wake. The Doulos Story vividly describes the joys and tensions of life aboard Operation Mobilization's ship Doulos, and the impact of volunteer workers serving Jesus Christ on the lives of countless people around the world.