Heresies of the Heart: Developing Emotional Wisdom
- ISBN-10
- 0809146142
- ISBN-13
- 9780809146147
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 203
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Paulist Press
- Author
- Ryan LaMothe
Description
In this first decade of the new millennium, anxiety, unease, and a deep fear of vulnerability lie silently beneath the rancorous divisions within the Church, between denominations and religions, and between those who hold differing political beliefs and values. Today, religious and political discourse and behavior are increasingly marred by the destructive use of emotions that drive self-righteous certainty, prideful rigidity, and violent conformity, all of which lead to estrangement, alienation, and closed communities. In the midst of this tragic reality, there is also the possibility of constructive use of emotions seen in acts of compassion, empathy, and intimacy among adversaries. This book sets out to understand these human struggles utilizing the idea of heresies of the heart and its relation to types of emotional intelligence and faith. By addressing heresies of the heart, it depicts healthy relationships and faith characterized by the constructive use of emotions. Book jacket.
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