Behaving In Public

Opens up a way forward for Christian ethics in the public sphere

Writing for our turbulent times, Nigel Biggar offers a theologically comprehensive Christian vision of moral and political life. Without uprooting Christian ethics from the rich soil of Christian moral theological tradition, he critically and constructively brings the moral and ethical resources of the Christian faith to engage with present issues of public policy.

Emphasizes the need for theological frankness in Christian ethics
Demonstrates the usefulness of natural law concepts for building consensus between Christians and non-Christians
Shows the need for Christians to behave well in public discourse