McDermott and Netland warn that manipulative and coercive tactics are unbiblical, and should be avoided, as attempting to persuade religious-others can be seen as “an inappropriate assertion of power.” (p.290) We, as Evangelical Christians, need to love others, approaching them as we would like to be…
Because the opinions and thoughts of individuals vary, the connotations in individual and group communication can fluctuate. There is a fundamental importance to recognize this fact as it…
According to Ward (2004), “using Scott’s distinctions between types of tolerance and the banner of academic freedom, pluralism in higher education proffers a reasonable worldview for diverse scholars to peacefully coexist and to do so authentically” (p.5). The author presents Mouw and Taylor’s definition of authenticity (Ward, 2004). Mouw contends that, Christians ought not be supporters to uncivil discourse because doing so detracts from their witness rather than advancing it, but rather, one should speak with conviction and serenity (Ward, 2004). Moreover, Mouw asserts that the approaches of evangelism and dialog should be considered as complementary, rather than opposites (Ward, 2004). According to Ward (2004), similarly Taylor in The Ethics of Authenticity says that, “life is fundamentally dialogic and we can know only through languages. Furthermore, we define our very identity through dialog – with or against others” (p. 6). Therefore, dialog can be considered a crucial pillar of communication studies and an important condition for religious individuals to coexist (Ward,…
In order to better communicate the gospel, it is important to be non-argumentative and respectful of the other…
Gary, I enjoyed thoroughly reading your insightful monologue. You stated, "A lack a Christian perceives should be filled with nothing besides God. When a person, Christian in particular, seeks God will all their heart, soul, and mind, they will find God to be everything their soul desires. Before one looks elsewhere, they should remember the story of Eve in the garden and her conversation with the serpent, and how that turned out. " I utterly concur with your ideology.…
In today’s society, most people communicate using of cell phones. Just 15 to 20 years ago, cell phones were a rarity for the average person. The average income person could not afford a cell phone. Today, cell phones are affordable and the majority of people own them. The days of waiting until you are home to use a telephone or searching for a pay phone if you are out are long gone. In fact, pay phones are being removed, which increases the need for a cell phone. The government will provide a cell phone with limited monthly service for those that are low income and meet certain criteria. The cell phone has also created people to feel the need to be accessible to constant communication. The major problem lies with cell phone use while driving, which presents a constant danger on the road. In many instances, it is a deadly danger.…
After an hour of debating the ideology of the scripture, we were able to agree to two terms. The first being that he was entitled to his own beliefs but targeting others was not necessary and irresponsible. The second being able to get him to admit that same-sex marriage was something that did not directly affect him. Due to this, he was able to accept homosexual couples even though he still believed them to be sinning. While these victories almost seem shallow, I was proud that I was able to slightly open his eyes and stop him from harming others with his opinions and ideology. This experience reaffirmed my ideas and proved that by staying firm in beliefs would continue to make the world a more tolerable…
One would think that purchasing your first home would be a very fascinating experience; after all it is one of the most major purchases of your entire life. In America, home ownership ties in with the American Dream and the spirit of working hard to one day earn through hard work a home with a white picket fence. My husband and I felt that it was time for us to reward ourselves for all the hard work we have been putting in over the years by purchasing our first home, which was well overdue. I quickly learned the process of purchasing your first home can be very frustrating and stressful. However, if you survive the home buying process the reward is priceless once you move into your “American Dream.”…
Most people rely on the security and care of others to provide for their loved ones when they put them in a nursing home. What they don’t realize is how much neglect goes on to the people they care most about. Residents are at risk of being abused by their caretakers but they are also at risk of being restrained, which may lead to a form of abuse. At Southwestern Nursing Home I have witnessed forms of neglect and abuse. Nursing homes are meant to be a place for security for the elderly to be cared for in their golden years, and it has become an unpleasant experience for senior citizens being subjected to acts of abuse and neglect.…
What if everything you knew and were used to, such as friends, family and way of life, suddenly changed? This happened to me when my family moved to Puerto Rico for the first time. All the things I was used to in my hometown of Boston, Massachusetts, all the people I knew suddenly changed overnight. At first I didn’t think it was going to be that different. But I soon found out that there were so many differences, big and small.…
There can be major physical changes and effects to a female’s body after having a child. In 2011 when I had my son the hospital gave me an epidural for the pain; they did the shot too high up on my back. As far as anyone knew I was fine. I showed no signs of problems until after I got out of the hospital, when I started having back spasms due to the fact that the epidural was done incorrectly. The female body goes through many natural changes; it prepares itself to be capable of having a child naturally and being capable of breastfeeding babies. It can also cause other effects that are not necessarily normal changes to the female body, for me the two main changes that I had were being anemic and having a hyperthyroid. The doctors told me that I was anemic because I had lost too much blood during labor and that the hyperthyroid was a result of my body changing after having my son but that it was nothing to worry about.…
The morning was young and the barn was alive. Horses were neighing, dogs were barking, the goat was bleating, and cats appeared out of every nook and cranny that you could see. All were awaiting their morning meals. I grew up on a small farm in Pennsylvania. During the fourteen years of living in Pennsylvania, my experiences have taught me many important life skills and morals that will forever guide my life.…
So my last weekend before being deployed has finally arrived. I wanted to do something exciting, extreme - something I never would have imagined doing before – something that would take a lot of heart to do. Maybe even could be called a little crazy as others told me. Skydiving was something I had never done and certainly had never thought of doing until now.…
Now let’s fast forward to approximately a year and a half later. I was cozy at my job as a T-Mobile representative when an older man with a head of grey hair and a beard to match entered my establishment. As I began working with him, we became very well acquainted, almost as if I had known him for a lengthy part of my life. He was very inquisitive about my lifestyle and at one point asked, “What religion are you?” My tempo slowed and my eyebrows rose. I replied, “I’m a Christian,” arrogantly, as if no other religion had any validity. He once more inquired about my denomination. I replied, “I’m a Baptist.” He then asked another question, “Do you believe in one God?” I was officially appalled by his words and my face showed my dismay. I readily responded, “Of course there is only one God!” He smiled with the sweetest of expressions, leaned in gently and asked, “Can you explain the Holy Trinity?” Of course I could, for this is the basis of Christian belief. I said to him, “God the Father,…
Murder is the unlawful killing of another human being with malice afterthought, and generally this state of mind distinguishes murder from other forms of unlawful homicide (such as manslaughter). As the loss of a human being inflicts enormous grief upon the individuals close to the victim, as well as the fact that the commission of a murder is highly detrimental to the good order within society, most societies both present and in antiquity have considered it a most serious crime worthy of the harshest of punishment. In most countries, a person convicted of murder is typically given a long prison sentence, possibly a life sentence where permitted, and in some countries, the death penalty may be imposed for such an act though this practice is becoming rarer. A person who commits murder is called a murderer. Now, my question is, “Is death by assistance different than murder?” In my opinion, no. Administering a drug to help bring on death to a terminally ill human being, is no different than using a single shot from a gun to end their life. That is with the only gross difference being that it is less messy. It is not humane or professional for doctors to convince us to commit drug induced suicide regardless of the state of health without family consent. It is, however, human nature to allow time and whatever or whoever each individual person believes in of higher strength, to take over and determine a person lasts breath.…