Hist. 19 (2004)‚ 159-174 The Background of the Christian Right and their Involvement in Politics 59)Myung-Duk Choi* I. Introduction In the 1970s the New Right movement arose and it became popular among conservative Americans in the 1980s. The Christian Right who were at the center of the New Right manifested a strong support for Ronald Reagan for the election of 1980 and 1984. Recently ‘Christian Coalition’ that has the leadership for Christian Right currently exercised a strong influence for
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Christian Worldview of Leadership Introduction The Christian worldview of leadership is distinctly different from most secular views on the subject. In the secular‚ leadership tends to be viewed primarily in terms of a company’s bottom line and how well the leader can urge employees to produce more and better work. That view is profit-centered rather than person-centered‚ and it does not give much attention to employees’ human needs and qualities nor on how developing excellent work relationships
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Research Essay: 20876077 Through the study of scripture‚ Christian movements and the views of historical and contemporary figures‚ it can be said that Christian ethical teachings have a significant influence on the lives of its adherents. A prime example of the effects of these teachings is the nature and practice of Christian environmental ethics. The Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy defines environmental ethics as the discipline in philosophy that studies the moral relationship of human beings
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Mr. Mathias New Testament 4-17-2011 Romans Persecution of Christians In early biblical times the Christians were not always welcomed where they went or by whom was there. They faced many persecutions over the years but continued to trust in God and stand up for their faith. Although there were many places where the Christians faced these persecutions‚ the main place was the Roman Empire. The Romans persecutions over the Christians are probably the most well-known and some of the cruelest actions
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Christians in the Entertainment Industry How many times have we gone online to see what movies are in theatres‚ and seen either gory horror movies or ones aimed at five-year-olds? Do we not wish at that point that there were more movies out there with higher moral standards? Or perhaps we go to the theatre to see a play‚ and are shocked at the number of profane words. The media we want to watch may not have to be specifically Christian‚ but having more Christians in the industry could not hurt.
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Argument against Mill’s Liberty Principle Mill’s principle of liberty is based on the concept of individualism. According to him‚ liberty should ensure the promotion of individualism. The main reason is the connection of individualism to man’s utilitarian nature that constantly seeks both social and personal progression. The dual utilitarian argument by Mill is therefore based on the value of choices and each person’s pursuit of happiness. This led to the development of his ‘harm principle’ that implied
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Early Christian Architecture We have spoken of how one style of architecture develops from another‚ and we are now to look briefly at a form which is chiefly important as being a link in the chain of styles. There are not many important buildings of the Early Christian style. It came into being at a time when not much building was going on that is‚ during the early centuries of Christianity‚ and what good examples there are‚ are nearly all churches. During the first three centuries of the Christian
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Philosophy of Christian Service Serving those around me in a Christian manner has been the only thing I’ve known growing up. My parents raised me to treat those around me not only how I would want to be treated but also how Christ would treat me or the people around me. This idea of Christian service reminds me of the W.W.J.D. bracelets that people wear and there is a constant reminder of what you are doing and if Christ would approve of that. However‚ I think that understanding Christian service and
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that maxim whereby thou canst at the same time will that is should become a universal law. What is the maxim that I am acting and should it be universal. (Apply it rationally) Ex. Person wants to cheat on the test based on the reason to pass and tries to make it a universal law‚ everyone cheats on the test. Borrowing- the maxim I will act on is lying saying that I can pay it back and then I would see if it could be universal law. Deontological (duty) Perfect/imperfect Perfect- the rule ends up
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Maritan does not think as highly of the American regime‚ but instead establishes what he believes genuine democracy ought to be. He does not describe the modern liberal state of democracy that we now have‚ but instead states that “The tragedy of the modern democracies is that they have not yet succeeded in realizing democracy” (Maritan‚ 14). He claims America needs to “…raise up the religious and spiritual potential of its democracy to the height of the cross” (Maritan‚ 18). Claiming it has this
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