Endless Battle Between Good and Evil / Edition 278

by Bernard J. Ficarra

Overview

Refining of civilization over the centuries has not diminished the rages and ravages of evil. In this book, Dr. Ficarra presents like a legal citation, evil versus good. Discussed with emphasis are the merits of goodness against the demerits of evil. The choice is obvious and indisputable. Depicting the essence of evil is a plea for every person to avoid evil and its allies. The message of the book is the best way to combat evil is to understand its perilous side effects, painful complications, and degrading aftermaths.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761825838
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	06/30/2003
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	278
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 9.06(h) x 0.84(d)

About the Author

Bernard J. Ficarra is President, Catholic Academy of Sciences in the U.S.A., Washington, D.C.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Prolegomenon Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Good Versus Evil Chapter 4 Conflict Between Good and Evil Chapter 5 Goodness: Not and Abstract Concept: Goodness is Personal; Goodness in Women Chapter 6 Primacy of Conscience Chapter 7 Morality Chapter 8 Evil: Metaphysics of Evil; Modern Society and Evil; Future Civilization Imperiled by Evil Chapter 9 Pervasive Sin: Perniciousness and Perils of Sin; Psychological Complexities from Sin; Sin is Irreligion Chapter 10 Lies, Whispers, Defamation, and Gossip: Truth: The Enemy of Liars; Whispering; Defamation; Gossip; Perjury; Perjury is not a Privilege Chapter 11 Temptation Chapter 12 Religion: Separation of Church and State; Religion and Science; Religion and Ethics Chapter 13 Prayer Chapter 14 Epilogue Chapter 15 Envoi