4MAT Review: Psychology‚ Theology‚ and Spirituality in Christian Counseling Summary Psychology‚ Theology and Spirituality in Christian Counseling‚ written by Mark R. McMinn (2011)‚ describes how his spiritual formation was built. The book provides spiritual needs for everyday occurrences in life. The techniques in the book seem to be the latest techniques that are targeted towards the kind of society we currently live in. The multi-faceted
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The reading of this week’s chapter in the Transforming Missions; Paradigm Shifts of Theology and Missions by David J. Bosch was insightful. Bosch particularly points out important issues in Chapter 7. He categorizes parts of this chapter in a manner that will be acceptable and understandable by the reader. I particularly like portions of the text speaking to “Mission between Church and State.” At issue in this text was the controversial notion about “supremacy and independence” of the spiritual
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the “Holocaust.” They were taken from their homes‚ stripped of their valuables‚ and severely tortured beyond human limits. In this dark story‚ the reader can experience pain and suffering like they have never experienced it before by looking through the eyes of the young Elie Wiesel. For a person to endure as much suffering as Elie did‚ they would have to be very strong. They would have to have very strong morals‚ and have something very important to fight for. People suffer everyday‚ whether it be
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introspection‚ consideration and awareness. Many times suffering is often diminished‚ concealed‚ or even refused but the capability to identify suffering is critical to living in a compassionate way. If we practice it‚ we teach ourselves to become more aware of not only our own experiences but to also be sensitive to the circumstances of others while continuing to observe any suffering that is currently present. It is only then where we can see past the suffering to begin a healing process. Responding to other
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being a surrogate‚ and a surrogate is a substitute‚ especially a person acting for another in a specific role. This is the dictionary definition of surrogacy and a surrogate‚ but Delores Williams has a different meaning of the word. Black liberation theology was always from the perspective of male‚ and is a problem according to Williams. Williams describes in her book Sister’s in the Wilderness that black women have been the oppressed group inside the oppression. For nearly four hundred years black women
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How does Shelley portray suffering in “Frakenstein”? Throughout the novel‚ suffering of not only an individual but also humanity‚ remains at the heart of the plot. Many critics today believe that this suffering comes from the troubled and tormented life Shelley had. For example from 1815 to mid 1819
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James Baldwin’s short story “Sonny’s Blues” exemplifies suffering as the major theme depicted through the struggle of two brothers as they try to understand one another. Baldwin’s underlying message deals with the hardships that African-Americans endured through the mid twentieth century‚ a time when race determined your status in society. The brothers appear to be completely different people throughout the story but nearing its end‚ Sonny’s brother finally begins to understand Sonny’s bizarre
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Euthanasia as a way of ending suffering is wrong? Euthanasia is the deliberate ending of someone’s life by use of medication. It is described as ‘a gentle and easy death’‚ but it is a very richly discussed topic and raises many debates. Currently‚ Euthanasia is illegal in the UK‚ but legal in Switzerland and other places. In the past 10 years‚ the subject of legalising Euthanasia has been brought up in parliament 6 times‚ but all attempts have been dismissed. Some people would agree
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In The Chosen‚ Chaim Potok suggests that suffering produces a deeper understanding of people and their circumstances. Danny Saunders‚ the protagonist‚ possesses great intelligence but lacks a sense of perception. Destined to fulfill the tzaddik position after his father‚ Danny debates whether to deviate from his path or follow his desire to studying psychology. Reb Saunders‚ expecting Danny to abdicate his position as the following tzaddik‚ imposes silence on him in hopes of developing perspicacity
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Regarding the question‚ “Do you think that this [Victor’s tragic fate] is the true cause of his suffering? Yes‚ the answer to question is very much so true. His suffering is due to the fact that he relentlessly searched for knowledge. He worked night and day to the point of sickness for his cause. His quote even shows how dedicated he is to fulfilling his scientific goal. Victor says‚ “One man’s life or death were but a small price to pay for the acquirement of knowledge which I sought‚ for the dominion
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