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Navigating Multiculturalism is part of a legacy statement to express personal concern and offer a plan for constructive social change. Constructive social change does not come easily. Cultures, traditions, ethnic groups, business organizations, government personnel, religious institutions, social clubs, medical facilities, and institutions of learning all function in response to current behavior and intellectual reasoning. Many forget they live in a complex environment with different cultural groups and ancestral heritages. They cluster with their own kind with a mindset of us and them. No one can deny the variations of culture, language and tradition which exists in diverse groups, yet clouded vision limits others seeing common ground among multicultural groups. This book is about finding that common ground and accepting minor differences as the peculiarities of culture and tradition. Constructive social change in the community begins with an individual, moves to the family, then to groups, then to the community and hopefully to a civil society. It may not come in time for this author to personally witness the hopeful change. It may be delayed indefinitely if good people do nothing. The outcome may depend on you! Will you accept the challenge? All communities in a multicultural society are a mixing bowl of various cultures and traditions. It is particularly incumbent on community leadership to see that the mixing bowl does not become a simmering stew pot of festering frustration. Since feelings can be deceptive, the affective domain must be balanced with the processes governing thought and conduct including aesthetics, ethics, logic, meta-physics, morals, faith, character and behavior. One must be aware that all aspects of sociological integration and personal change are emotional and may be disturbing and at times troubling. However, the need for social progress and moral development demands that efforts be made to advance community constructive social change. The goals of this work are: 1) Establish a rationale for sociological contextualization.2) Value the various spheres of human life and culture.3) View faith-based operations in cultural clothes4) Distinguish between theology and ideology5) Develop a needs fulfillment in group interaction.6) See how human needs (psychological, moral, social, and intellectual) are fulfilled by social connectedness.7) Discover how moral nurturing can narrow contact with noncompliant elements of a community and hinder personal development and sociological integration of human effort to formulate and enlarge a faith-based lifestyle.

Once the title of this book is read, the logical question is "beyond what?" Beyond the credentials and certification of the speaker is the integrity and character of the presenter apart from the functional duties of the position. A value judgement by the listener, as to the moral authority, character and authenticity of the presenter, is a value assigned to the language and structure of the performance. The logical questions by the audience are: who are you, why are you here, what qualifies you to speak on the subject at hand? Beyond the subject matter sharing is the person, their position, personality and preparation for the occasion. Performance magnifies character and multiple exposure unwraps layers of personality, integrity, temperament and moral fiber of the presenter. The reason the individuals are present either adds or subtracts from the value of subject matter exposure. Certainly, one may learn "something" from a poorly written book, a teacher not fully prepared, or a minister who displays too much raw human nature. Nevertheless, the advance preparation of the presenter may determine both the attentiveness of the audience and the quality of learning and application of the subject content. There are no wide-ranging differences in subject matter sharing whether from a pulpit, a classroom or lecture hall, except the audience assessment of the character and integrity of the speaker. The objectives are clear: accurate and detailed communication. The intent and function of sharing data, information, or facts by speaker and location may be the only definable differences together with similarities. The speaker must have advance preparation, focus on the venue, and have broad knowledge of the subject matter. Human activities within the social professions are not easily divided into secular, sacred and scholarly. On the other hand, the audience will make assessments as to the worth of content and the veracity of the speaker based on subjective criteria. Consequently, the moral character and personality of the presenter may equal the value with all the other qualifications. Teachers serve a noble profession and are considered secular and neutral; clergymen are judged to be sacred and sectarian, and those reporting research are seen as academic and scholarly. Nonetheless, behavior and performance are not apparent from fixed predispositions or evident lifestyles. Subject matter sharing may be classified by intention and delivery or generalized by location, speaker, or subject matter, but principles and methods by which data are transferred are standard and related to communication theory. All this will be analyzed and valued by the listener and weighed against the presentation of content. Weight and substance of a sanctuary homily may depend on both visual and memory connotations. Significance may hinge on the sectarian position of the group, the personality of the speaker, or the day of the week. There are always subtexts, overtones, and hidden agendas that influence both speaker and listener and weight the worth of words. The quality of the lesson plan, the teacher's manner, and the advance preparation of the class all impact the value of the outcome of class-based learning. The delivery impact from a lectern depends on the subject, venue, speaker and the nature of the occasion. The reading of an academic paper, the report of new research, the introduction of a new book, or a studied speech on a critical subject, all influence how the listener weighs the substance of the subject and/or makes an application of the content. Value of content transfer depends on prior awareness of the subject, informed participation and the audience assessment of the speaker.

Although personal ancestry and DNA history are popular today, few have the desire to search for their “values heritage” or find answers to relevant questions; such as, what did their ancestors believe, what principles guided their lives, what impact did this heritage have on their life? This book records part of my search to discover my heritage and to answer the question: what effect did my roots of faith and family heritage have on my life and career?The Reformation, as a valuable source of that heritage, and its great value arises from the way it happened and the pathway of struggle with a formidable world power – a power that seemed invincible. For many years the populace was discouraged by that power from possessing Holy Scripture on their own, especially in their own language.* The main intent claimed for these restrictions was to prevent heresy due to incorrect translations, but the reformers did not accept this explanation. The iron chains of these restrictions were permanently broken by the Reformation.  ___________*Decree of the Council of Toulouse (1229 C.E.): “We prohibit also that the laity should be permitted to have the books of the Old or New Testament; but we most strictly forbid their having any translation of these books. Your heritage may be lost or not what you wish it to be, but God, by His grace and because of His love for you, may provide a new heritage, a new birth of freedom. Past history will not change, but you can begin a new and lasting legacy of faith for your family and generations to come, one that will prevail and not pass away. In searching for my past, a heritage was found that could not be ignored or destroyed. It was a Dutch heritage, a spiritual one filled with meaning, hard truths, surprising blessings, and eternal values.  A great thing developed in my life, something that has occurred in every life – a personal heritage. It is true and has meaning and purpose.  You will find part of my spiritual heritage in the this book.

Do I have to be GOOD to go to Heaven? will serve as an excellent resource for ministers, teachers, and laymen. Dr. Price bases his practical, common-sense approach to Romans on the most highly regarded theological sources and the most well respected theological minds and authors. When critical for understand the text, Dr. Price includes relevant historical/cultural insight, without getting bogged down in unhelpful details. This work emphasizes practical application of Romans, and the format of this work will serve as a helpful aid to break down the book and outline its life changing contents. It includes relatable stories and illustrations for anyone who desires to communicate the truths of the profound book of Romans in plain language. Following each chapter there are questions for relection and discussion, making it an excellent small group study resource.

With a background in business, education, finance, and religion, the author examines social change globally from both macro and micro perspectives. He includes individual and institutional change, social movements, and nonviolence. Major theories are discussed with application to the structure, processes, and behavior of organized groups including non-governmental, political, and social. The text examines the application and practice of various techniques including the sympathetic and cybernetic aspects of leadership in the context of social change.

Dr. Isao Ebihara, a native of Japan, has been teaching the Japanese language to college students in the Vancouver area of Canada since 2001. He understands that the syntax of the Japanese language is unique and significantly different than English and other European languages including other Asian tongues. Dr. Ebihara is aware that the differences between the syntaxes and writing systems of the Japanese and other languages give significant challenges to many students, particularly from the Western hemisphere. This book was written out of a realization that students need something more than a textbook. This work includes various levels of the Japanese language & culture to be utilized by students as a guidebook to review their learning. The text is also a handbook for the Japanese culture as well as the language. This volume is a guidebook which combines chapters of plain introduction of Japanese grammar and discussions of cultural components including culinary and pop-culture together. The author's desire is to explain the raison d'etre of the Japanese language and culture, rather than simply responding to a fascination in a trend or fad.

"Conversations Between Friends" is a call to be messengers of reconciliation between the adherents of two faiths who have often opposed each other while claiming to worship the same God. Taking the reader into the depths of understanding the process of communication between Monotheists, similarities and differences between religions are discussed as well as guidelines for beginning a meaningful conversation with insights into theology, ethics, scriptures, and religious behavior. Interfaith witness is a two-way conversation in which each listens to the other - dialogue, instead of monologue and confrontation.