The widely accepted definition of a sect is a religious group with characteristics‚ which distinguishes it from either a Church or a denomination. Many groups which fit this definition now prefer the less contentious title of "new religious movements"‚ because over the last fifty years‚ sects have become linked with brainwashing‚ mass suicide‚ and even a murder. One of the examples is the suicide of 900 members of the People’s temple. Sects are not a new phenomenon and they have always attracted
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More on the problem of the external world In his paper about the problem of the external world Stroud’s conclusion is that we can’t prove we are not dreaming. He takes as he calls it‚ a ‘sceptical’ standpoint by saying that there is not solution to the problem of the external world. There are two main objections to Stroud’s position towards the skeptics like Descartes. First‚ saying there is not solution to the problem of the external world is just as skeptic and it does not take us anywhere. Second
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On a daily basis‚ people all around the world will face cultural diversity in many distinctive ways in terms of liberation‚ oppression‚ cultural politics‚ intersectionality‚ and critical diversity vs. diversity. In order to understand a distinct culture‚ people need to be open to unknown ideas and traditions. Everybody is judged unfairly on occasion‚ and it is very unpleasant. No one should have that experience. Modern media has shaped the way people think. However‚ understanding a particular society’s
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Nothing can replace the value of face-to-face communication. However in a growing business‚ traveling to meet with customers and team members is not always feasible or economical. We communicate over email and phone‚ but even then‚ messages get misinterpreted and a sense of personal connection is never truly established or maintained. In fact‚ it’s said that over 90% of how we communicate is through nonverbal cues like gestures and facial expressions. With that said‚ one cannot underestimate the
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What do biologists do? What do biologists do? Biologists study many things. The three main things that they do are that they hypothesis‚ they make observations‚ inferences and they record data. Without hypothesizing‚ biologists can not experiment or create scientific laws. Being able to hypothesis is very important in the world of science. Some evidence that I have‚ to prove that biologists hypothesis‚ are the activities we did in page 17 and in page 28. In page 17‚ in our notebook‚ we
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Meteorologists are very involved in the world today. You might see them on T.V or hear their voice on the radio. Wherever they are they help you in many ways. The word "meteorology" refers to the Greek word meteoron. Meteoron refers to an astronomical phenomenon. The science of meteorology was eventually referred to the study of the atmosphere. Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere. Meteorologists‚ also known as atmospheric scientists‚ study the atmosphere’s physical characteristics‚ motions
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which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ" (Colossians 2:8). However‚ by diligently learning‚ applying and trusting God’s truths in every area of our lives — whether it’s watching a movie‚ communicating with our spouses‚ raising our children or working at the office — we can begin to develop a deep comprehensive faith that will stand against the unrelenting tide of our culture’s nonbiblical ideas. If we capture and embrace more of God’s worldview and
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analysis - for example‚ many Christians in Europe and the developing world would question the assertion that "The hand of God is discernible in globalization." The authors acknowledge that global religions will be radically altered by changing demographics and‚ in the case of Christianity‚ a paradigm shift in the orientation of mission. In outlining the nature of these shifts‚ however‚ the authors fail to paint a convincing picture of what global mission will be like in‚ say‚ twenty years’ time. Such forecasting
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To what extent does demographic change represent more of an opportunity than a threat to UK businesses? Demographic change can be defined as the change in characteristics of a certain population which has taken place over history. Characteristics include things like gender‚ race and age. UK businesses can face opportunities due to demographic changes such as a larger and more specific market for business due to demographic change. However they can also face drawbacks such as the struggle niche business
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The African continent has suffered from various forms of threats to its peace and stability. These involve environmental degradation‚ poverty‚ diseases‚ hunger‚ drought and wars. Terrorism however‚ is emerging as a serious threat to African peace. Salvatore Freni (2010) points out that terrorism has undergone a number of changes and mutations. Salvatore went on to explain that “new” terrorism elements are rooted in globalization and are characterized by structure of terrorist groups which has evolved
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