Power and Christian Ethics

The book provides a critical examination of how both religious and governmental authorities exert power over individuals, often compromising morality in the process. It explores the misleading moral guidance offered by churches and the overreach of secular governments, highlighting the dangers of treating objectives as absolutes and the misuse of force. Through this analysis, James P. Mackey delves into the complex relationship between authority and morality, questioning the legitimacy of power and its impact on human behavior.