Is theology disconnected to authentic faith in Christ? Or better yet‚ are theologians simply confusing Christians and missing Jesus? These themes and questions are thoroughly unpacked and dissected in Stanley Grenz and Roger Olson book Who Needs Theology. In fact‚ they point out that every person is indeed a theologian by stating‚ “No one who reflects on life’s ultimate questions can escape theology. And anyone who reflects on life’s ultimate questions-including questions about God and our relationship
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When most people think about the “American culture‚” images of Coca-Cola‚ hot dogs‚ baseball games‚ big cars and suburban mansions come to mind. But there is a deeper side to American culture than Hollywood and Disney World. Underneath the layers of TV advertising and hyper-consumerism‚ there is a cultural DNA that makes America what it is. Here is a brief look at several cultural “genes” that influence the way Americans think and act. Individualism Individualism is a way of life by which a person
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and actions. For this reason‚ I want to make sure that the prism I am using has no cracks or inconsistencies in it that will distort my vision. By applying three major tests‚ I will be able to determine the validity of my worldview and deepen my faith through truth. •Three Major Tests According to Cosgrove (2006)‚ the following questions should be asked: Test of Evidence “Is your worldview in agreement with scientific and experiential observations? Does the worldview fit the world?” (p
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point of view on religion and spirituality that was not common for his time. He argues that seeking God in the traditional sense‚ through organized religion‚ is not as effective as seeking a Power personal to one’s self through nature. When seeking faith through nature a much more influential connection can be created‚ a relationship that can aid in times of turmoil and stress. True enlightenment comes when one unites their own humanity with the natural world around them. Support 1: Emerson presents
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Langston Hughes. It is based on a true story of a twelve years old boy that grow up in a family with deep faith and religious beliefs‚ which were inherited by him. Usually‚ the boy went to the church to listen sermon‚ pray‚ and sing. His Internal contradictions between the decision to be saved and the reality were important facts to learn a new lesson of life. He grow up inside a family with deep faith and religious beliefs‚ which had been inherited to a new generation. The usual practice of religion
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Anne Bradley came to speak about economics and faith at Colorado Christian University. She mentioned that culture is warring for our hearts and minds. Her company‚ The Institute of Faith‚ Works‚ and Economics‚ has a saying‚ “We’ll start with our nose in the bible and that’s how we’ll die.” Their pillars are freedom‚ fulfillment‚ and flourishing. Bradley mentioned that together we can do many things‚ but not alone. For the majority of her speech she talked about the importance of God. She emphasized
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applies throughout the course of the woman’s life‚ and as noted by Glock and Stark‚ their greater pledge to religion is consistent regardless of the religious organization‚ whether it be New Religious movements‚ New Age spirituality‚ or traditional faiths. Beit-hallahmy and Argyle state that whether it is a matter of private churchgoing or private prayer and regardless of religious belief women appear more religious than men. Religions universally have been found to be deeply oppressive to women‚
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conclusions while religion is based on faith alone. Townes said that science was used to discover order and to help us understand the world and ourselves. He believed that science was needed to help explain things in their simplest forms. On the other hand‚ Townes explained that religion was a way of acceptance through believing. It was a way for people to explain how they fit into the universe and how to give meaning to life. I believe that people have as much faith in science as they do in religion
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for violence see themselves as divinely directed and therefore obstacles must be eliminated. In virtually every heterogeneous society‚ religious difference serves as a source of potential conflict. Because individuals are often ignorant of other faiths‚ there is some potential tension but it does not necessarily mean conflict will result. The solution is to promote a heightened awareness of the positive peace building and reconciliatory role religion has played in many conflict situations. Where
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-Some vertical: There is only one God‚ Thou shall not take the lord’s name in vain -Some horizontal: Thou shall not kill‚ thou shall not bear false witness‚ etc -Particularistic VS ecumenical -Particularistic: There is one true faith and only those in those faiths will ascend to heaven -Ecumenical: All religions are equally valid -Priestly VS Prophetic -Tension between a religious tradition and the dominant religious culture -Priestly: No particular difficulty between religious and secular
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