Knowing Right from Wrong
A Christian Guide to Conscience
by Thomas D. Williams
Father Williams has finally—FINALLY—explored the moral connection with conscience in his extremely
well-prepared and presented text. As a theologian, a theology professor, pastor, and philosophy professor, I have
searched for years for a clear, concise text capable of being used in the classroom, at home, and in small church
groups to explore how conscience works with the Holy Spirit to help us and convict us of our decisions.
This is a book for study, not some little book to place on the coffee table for all to see or to pick up for a
quick read. It's heady; it's deep; it's thoughtful; it's theologically and philosophically accurate.
Though this work is not long, slightly over 200 pages, prepare to spend hours giving each of the fifteen
sections a long and hard look. This isn't a book requiring a dictionary companion. It is a book requiring
constant self-reflection. Even though this is presented as a Christian text, Father Williams pulls equally from
the religious and secular writings to support his conclusions. No doubt the bent is Christian; however, he
nonetheless directs his writing at all people, suggesting that even those not exposed to Christianity would have
come to the same conclusions had they been. I think he's right. This is a must read, a must study, for anyone
seeking to know how and why and if conscience really works in our decision-making process. |
The Reviewer |
Chris Querry |
Reviewed 2009 |
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