This article questions the legal, moral and educational propriety of Christmas festivities in most public schools. It is suggested that personal and constitutional rights are being sacrificed to tradition. (Editors/JA)

The life and career of Francis Pott is in many ways an example of that final attempt by the Christian West to transmit to China its values, goals, and aspirations. (Author)

Bonaventure's symbols of the circle, centre, cross, and journey are analyzed from the perspective of the mandala, as it has been explored in the research of C.G. Jung, Mircea Eliade, and Guiseppe Tucci." Three photographs are included. (Author/SP)

Maintaining that it is a misconception to speak of Judeo-Christian religion as if Judaism and Christianity were one and the same, the article presents information on differences between Judaism and Christianity in areas of morality, philosophy, theology, and general outlook. (DB)

The purpose of this paper is to: (1) define suicide; (2) explicate Raymond Moody's position on suicide and survival after death; (3) analyze logical connections between divine commands and moral judgments; and (4) offer constructive comments on suicide and suicide prevention. (Author/RC)

Religion as a basis of public morality is examined from both a biblical and utilitarian perspective. (RW)

Describes how, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, incoming freshmen read and discussed a book about the Koran, despite attempts by a Christian group to halt the seminars. (EV)

Examines what theology in the Jewish and Christian traditions says about understanding older people and their purpose in life of society and the religious community. Draws implications of such theological understanding for religious education. Discusses three common historic themes: the blessing of age, aging and the justice of God, and the…

Examines the role of the Scripture (the Old and New Testaments of the Bible) within therapy. Gives recommendations on how and when it should be used. (SR)

A model for improving nurses' preparation in spiritual care includes development of spiritual self-awareness, knowledge of varied traditions of spirituality, and ability to implement a spiritual dimension in nursing practice using the skills of communication, trust building, and giving hope. (SK)

Examines the emerging professional specialty of Christian counseling in light of its development, theoretical underpinning, training, and roles. Also examines the various approaches to Christian counseling and presents a rationale for classifying Christian counseling as a separate specialty. (Contains 32 references.) (Author/GCP)

Traces the intersections between Freire and liberation theology as practiced in Canadian Christian churches involved in the Ecumenical Coalitions for Social Justice. Addresses issues of ideology and trust. (SK)