On Stone or Sand, The Ethics of Christianity, Capitalism, & Socialism

ON STONE OR SAND seeks to establish a Christian ethic from a Reformed, or Swiss Protestant, point of view. Kelley discusses Creation, the Fall & Redemption. He contrasts the Kingdom of God to the Kingdom of Man. He analyzes the place of ethical motives, standards, & goals & incorporates the best emphases of existential, normative & situational ethics. He applies three lessons to the individual & society. This is no one-sided treatment. Kelley argues that, rightly understood, capitalism comports with Christianity. Socialism is consistent with a utilitarian ethic in opposition to Christianity. Capitalism on the ethical basis of utilitarianism eventually slides into socialism. Kelley clarifies the issues surrounding capitalism & progress, the market economy & the moral bonds of society, sovereignty & the public good. Larry Woiwode, the celebrated American writer, says of ON STONE OR SAND: "In its breadth & far-reaching research--from Plato to the Romantics & the Utilitarians to Mises & Goudzwaard--it's a single source for a full & rounded education, one that keeps returning you to the heart of the gospel, refreshed." Order ON STONE OR SAND from Pleroma Press, Box 242, Carson, ND 58529. Stephen Sturlaugson. Home phone: 701-622-3862.Michael W. Kelley is the author of 'On Stone or Sand, The Ethics of Christianity, Capitalism, & Socialism' with ISBN 9780963683403 and ISBN 0963683403.