threats that Indian secularism faces and a theological response to Indian secularism. 2. SECULARISM; DEFINITION AND ITS MEANING The term secularism was created in 1846 by George Jacob Holyoake in order to describe "a form of opinion which concerns itself only with
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Theological Understandings of Mediated Grace When approaching the concept of grace‚ many people often assume that it is “other” - a mysterious force that exists beyond human understanding. They believe that grace is a divine gift that cannot be humanly grasped because of its supernatural nature. Others believe that mediated grace - God as experienced through the senses in a purely human manner - is a vital way to bridge the ontological gap (an extreme difference in being that separates the
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When taking on the task of comparing and contrasting two of the synoptic gospels‚ especially when one is approaching the comparison of the same teaching or incident‚ there are many items to consider. Basic textual similarities and differences can be a factor in completing your task and must be considered very carefully. When discussing the Lord’s prayer and how and when it is seen in the gospels according to Matthew and Luke the reader can tell that some similarities do exist‚ however the two authors
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Timing Is Everything There are a few genuine clarifications for the huge contrasts in substance and style between John’s Gospel and the Synoptic Gospels. The first (and by a wide margin the least difficult) clarification fixates on the dates in which every Gospel was recorded. Most contemporary Bible researchers trust that Mark was the first to compose his Gospel - likely between A.D. 55 and 59. Hence‚ the Gospel of Mark is a generally quick paced depiction of Jesus’ life and service. Composed
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Methodologically speaking‚ how should one set about engaging in the task of theological reflection? INDEX Abstract ................................................................................3 Essay ....................................................................................4 Reflection............................................................................. 4 The Need for Theology.......................
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THEOLOGICAL REASON WITHIN FAITH The word faith refers to a religion itself or to religion in general with the confident belief or trust in truths of trustworthiness of a person‚ idea‚ or thing. To have faith is to have and show complete trust of confidence with firm beliefs‚ even without logical proof. When people have a religious belief of spiritual apprehension of divine truth apart from proof; they have faith. Faith can also be a duty or commitment to fulfill a trusted promise with things
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on: Paul Tillich’s Theological Method of Correlation Submitted to: Dr. Samuel George Submitted by: Sunil K. Rajan‚ M. Div. – III ------------------------------------------------- Date: November 10‚ 2011 1.0. Introduction Paul Tillich (1886-1965) was a major figure in twentieth-century theology. After holding several academic posts in Germany‚ he and his family moved to the United States in November 1933. He subsequently held teaching positions at Union Theological Seminary‚ Harvard Divinity
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There are four connections that explain the theological interpretive circle. The first connection‚ spirituality to religion‚ ties the self and the neighbor together. We as individuals differ in our levels of spirituality and our decision making process‚ however‚ we choose our religion based on our beliefs‚ yet we find ourselves entangled with our neighbors who also follow our religions. What separates us is the level of spirituality we contain‚ but we conjoin with our neighbors regardless. This emphasizes
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THE STATUE OF LIBERTY: MEANING OF THE STATUE OF LIBERTY The statue of Liberty is national monument given to the United States by France in recognition of the friendship established during the American Revolution. Being among the best-known monuments in the world‚ it attracts between three to four million people each year. The Statue of Liberty has been a tourist destination and played many other roles in its 124-year history. Representing a woman holding aloft a torch‚ it stands at the entrance
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Theological Foundations and the Liberal Arts Existence precedes essence. “Holmes‚ 3.” The exsistence of humans is valuable. We are here to fulfill what God has promised us. . A person is reflective thinking being. “youtube.com‚3”We must look inside one’s self to know the truth of what God has planned for you‚ and looking outside yourself to make things whole. Christianity should be a part of life. Creation‚ the human person‚ truth and the cultural mandate are foundations of a Christian
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