Should Christians support the death penalty? The answer to this is not as black and white as many people would think. Most people agree that the punishment must equal the crime‚ but what are we trying to teach with the punishment? The intended purpose of punishing an individual is in hopes that it will show them the error of their ways and aid in rehabilitating them. So when deciding upon what consequence is appropriate one must consider if it allows them the chance for true moral reform. A punishment
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In the Christian Worldview‚ there are four essential elements that make up the Christian Worldview. Those elements include God‚ Humanity‚ Jesus‚ and Restoration; which are the biblical and historical reasoning to the Christian worldview. The beliefs of Christians are essential in understanding the gospel and differentiation of how to live as a child of God. The first element of the Christian worldview is God and his likeness through creation. God is infinite and we can never fully understand him
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“So you want to be a Social Worker:A Primer for the Christian Student” by Keith-Lucas spoke about the differences and similarities of a christian and non-christian social worker. His major point was that both christian and non-christian social workers share similar values‚ therefore making it possible for both to be social workers. He gave a clear and focused point about christianity in the social work position. I found that I agree with his view that both sides have certain things in common‚ he
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that Christians should follow are the guidelines set in the Bible. However‚ it seems that some Christians within the body of Christ have embraced relativism because of living in a post-modern society. Therefore‚ the Bible is no longer perceived as the absolute truth neither are the scriptures considered applicable for a universal standard for ethical values. Granted there are at least four ethical standards within the text that seemingly support my personal ethical standards as a Christian. Certain
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Beowulf is one of the great heroic poems in English literature. The epic follows a courageous warrior named Beowulf throughout his young‚ adult life and into his old age. As a young man‚ Beowulf becomes a legendary hero when he saves the land of the Danes from the hellish creatures‚ Grendel and his mother. Later‚ after fifty years pass‚ Beowulf is an old man and a great king of the Geats. A monstrous dragon soon invades his peaceful kingdom and he defends his people courageously‚ dying in the process
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1. The sources and norms of Christian Theology I understand scripture‚ tradition‚ reason and experience as the sources and norms of Christian theology. Revealing the knowledge of God‚ guides us to know God‚ and inform our action and practice as believers‚ they are the sources as witnesses that points to the knowledge of God. At that same time‚ they are norms by which we can judge our understanding of God and correct our behaviors as children of God 2. Understanding of the source and norms Scripture
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Beowulf‚ this question came up: Is Beowulf a fundamentally Christian or pagan story? Many may argue‚ but the epic‚ Beowulf‚ is most definitely a Christian story. Pointing out what makes up a Christian or pagan story will explain this most clearly. In a Christian story‚ it must have these elements: First of all‚ the story must have at least one of the characters believe in the one true God. Christ founded the Christians so the Christians must believe in what He says. Since‚ Christ taught the Trinity
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Learnings in ReEd 40: Man The Christian Believer 1. God is love. God is love. I place this one on top of the list because these three words summarize the entirety of the lesson. God is different form the god of Greece and other gods with superhuman powers. He is not like Zeus who has a lot of women. Our God is the loving god. A loving God looks for the good and the benefit of his people. 2. Christian love does not only depend on feelings but also in actions. Christian love is not only a mere feeling
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Anthony Stockton Dr. Hayes CED 2020 21 Oct. 2012 Toward a Philosophy of Christian Education Christian education is one of the most important things an individual can participate in throughout their lifetime. It is a lifelong process‚ beginning when we reach an age of awareness and ability to learn‚ and does not end until we reach our physical deaths. This is an ever-evolving progression that changes over the course of a person’s life. People have the capability to constantly grow in spiritual
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The Christian Worldview and Multiculralism Racial reconciliation should be a top priority for every Christian‚ of any race or cultural background. But will this demand for a "multicultural center of learning" produce a less prejudiced society? Multiculturalists insist on greater sensitivity towards‚ and increased inclusion of‚ racial minorities and women in society. Christians should endorse both of these goals. But many advocating multiculturalism go beyond these demands for sensitivity and inclusion;
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