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He received a B.A. degree from Philander Smith College in Arkansas in 1958, a B.D. degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in 1961, and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Northwestern University in 1963 and 1965, respectively. He taught theology and religion at Philander Smith College, Adrian College in Michigan, and beginning in 1970 at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, where he was awarded the distinguished Charles A. Briggs Chair in systematic theology in 1977. He taught theology and religion at Philander Smith College, Adrian College in Michigan, and beginning in 1970 at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, where he was awarded the distinguished Charles A. Briggs Chair in systematic theology in 1977. The thesis of this book is that one's social and historical context decides not only the questions 2 we address to God but also the mode or form of the
Chapter 1 discusses that theological questions surround us no matter who we are. As Christians, we should show genuine care and interest in theology. Due to the fall, sin continues to follow our lives. Theological reflection is a way to examine all aspects of our lives and to see if they align with God’s word. It is a way to probe and minimize potential dangers of the idols of this world that give us momentary comfort; e.g., online shopping.
I am a Catholic… I can believe only in the God of the church”(107). Like many other children, Antonio is unclear on what religion to follow, especially since his own religion failed to help him when needed. He now needs to come to fact on what he should follow. What belief is suitable for
Through a careful examination and analysis it is clear that Piscine’s morals and beliefs were impacted by his nurturing. There are many ways Pi was influenced by his family. Despite all odds, Piscine survives a brutal boat ride with a dangerous bengal tiger on a boat. All while keeping his faith of god and remembering his family who tragically passed away prior to being stranded. His family gave him the strength and tools needed to survive.
Introduction Miracles are often defined as an event that is unbelievable and unexpected, it can be a series of events and it is usually believed to be caused by godly powers or by unexplainable powers because it doesn’t follow the rules of nature. A miracle usually delivers a message in religion but it can also be a natural miracle, as in it would snow in a place that is believed to have never been cold or experienced snow. Or it can also be a health miracle, for example: a woman that had no hope in conceiving gets pregnant without any medication. But in general, Miracles usually cover religion and deliver an important message to the people, either to test their belief in religion or to warn and teach them specific things in the religion.
The human mind’s ability and innate desire to justify and explain the world and its phenomena has led to some of the most significant and world-altering discoveries and inventions, illustrated throughout the renaissance, enlightenment, scientific revolution, and industrial revolution. Logical pursuits comprise a significant capstone of human nature and progress. However, according to Rudolf Otto in The Idea of the Holy, these tendencies have created different dimensions of religion; the rational and non-rational, with the latter often times overlooked. The most significant difference between the rational and non-rational aspects of religion deal with their respective emphasis on reason and feeling. Rudolph Otto prioritizes the non-rational as offering a truer understanding of religion because he claims the core of all religious life revolves around experiences and feeling, not simply rational thought.
“Survival of the fittest”, is a popular saying that has a lot to do with Social Darwinism. The theory of Social Darwinism is that humans and animals compete with each other in a struggle to survive. An example is when a cat and a mouse are together, it’s obvious the cat will kill the mouse as the term ”fittest” refers to the cat. Although a lot of people believe that Charles Darwin came up with the phrase “Survival of the fittest”, a sociologist, Herbert Spencer actually was the creator of the phrase. Charles Darwin came up with Social Darwinism, hence the name.
One does not always find themselves asking the question of “Who is a role model” or “who can be defined as a leader”? I find that people often ask me this question, “Who is your leader and role model, Kermena?” and I want to answer them with an ingenious answer. One would say, “Harriet Tubman, for she laid a foundation of contribution to those in help; to those in crisis she provided the underground railroad as a means of escape.” Another would say, “Chiune Sugihara, for he risked his life and his career as a diplomat to aid Jewish refugees in fleeing the Nazi occupied nations during the Second World War.”
This call to action is a guiding motive for Jewish mystics to actively seek the nature of god. In this call we glean a sense of the fire and rapture found in the embrace of such a humanistic god, albeit with some dread for what touching god’s face might then mean for the mystic. The sharp contrast to the Buddhists search for ‘a direct experience with ultimate reality’ that of nothingness of complete freedom from desire, is nun more clear to see than right here. The Buddhist mystic seeks a cool detachment perfectly described in an oxymoron by Trungpa, ‘Seek a cool boredom’. This is the ultimate state.
The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis was one of the enduring products of the fourteenth-century contemptus mundi spirit was the growth of new voluntary religious societies among laypeople and clerics. This piece of writing still attracts Protestant and Catholic admirers alike. Kempis' main points of concern it to make an active involvement on our side, to repair and develop our spiritual life and meditate on God as the source of everything. It is not just to be understood, but also to be lived in our daily life. In other words, it involves the development of virtues and the abandoning of vices.
Believe it or not, religion, which is “the service and worship of God or the supernatural” (Webster) is far more common than the average Joe notices on the surface. A large amount of people wouldn’t see religious aspects in their everyday life except for those they practice and even then, most are limited to a single day if even that. With the proper lens it is possible to gaze deeper into everyday occurrences and see factors such as subliminal meanings and blatant themes that have religious values to accompanying them. This theme of religion in popular culture can be seen popular aspects of everyday life. Many religious institutions see media within popular culture as an avenue to communicate to the mass their message and/or vision.
The study was based on the integration of McCrae and Costa’s theory on religion which stemmed from their five factor theory, the dimensions of the Multidimensional Inventory for Religious/Spiritual Well-Being (RSWB) and Ryff’s Six Core Dimensions of Psychological Well-Being. According to McCrae and Costa (as cited in Espinosa & Mijares, 2014), Religiosity is a cultural adaption resulting from the five factor model of personality. Hennigsgaard & Arnau (2008) found that in a univariate level, religiosity variables show significant correlations with the Big Five Personality Traits. A series of studies that used Eysenck’s three dimensional model of personality found that of the three dimensions (Psychoticism, Extroversion, Neuroticism), only Psychoticism has been found to have a consistent negative correlation to religiosity across a variety of cultures and denominations (Saroglou, 2002) while in studies using the Big Five
Ferguson, D. (2010). Exploring the spirituality of the world religions. London: Continuum. The book reveals the spirituality of world religions with the description of values and practices, which give a deep understanding of the cultural context of every nationality.
“The deep truth is that our human suffering need not be an obstacle to the joy and peace we so desire, but can become, instead, the means to it. The great secret of the spiritual life, the life of the Beloved Sons and daughters of God, is that everything we live, be it gladness or sadness, joy or pain, health or illness, can all be part of the journey toward the full realization of our humanity” Henri
“Are there people, activities, resources, that help you meet your spiritual needs?” When asked this question, the person I was interviewing stated that she mainly uses her bible and also that she journals daily- which includes reflection, gratitude, and prayer. She also stated that she attends church when she can, but that is not her main source of expressing her spirituality. When comparing her answer to the answered themes, which included examples such as the church, synagogue, family, cultural experiences, and friendship, her answer once again matched up. 4.
