Gordon S. Jackson

Christians, Free Expression, and the Common Good

Getting Beyond the Censorship Impulse

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This study contends that Christians in Western democracies should champion free expression, not only for their own wellbeing but also for the good of their societies. The book presents a theology of free expression and examines a paradox: why censorship is dangerous, and why it remains present even in vibrant democracies.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 244
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 554g
• ISBN-13: 9781498504010
• ISBN-10: 1498504019
• Artikelnr.: 42205006

Autorenporträt

Gordon Jackson is Professor in the Communication Studies Department at Whitworth University.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1: Freedom of Expression
Why Christians Should Care Chapter 2: A Theology of Freedom and Free Expression Chapter 3: Free Expression and Feuds Among the Faithful Chapter 4: Free Expression's Antithesis
Defining Censorship Chapter 5: Censorship
A Dangerous, Corrosive Force Chapter 6: Limits on Free Expression
Why We Still Want Them Chapter 7: Christians, Government and the Politics of Free Expression Chapter 8: Responding Christianly
Part 1: Setting the Stage Chapter 9: Responding Christianly
Part 2: Nurturing Free Expression Chapter 10: Conclusion
"A More Excellent Way"