INTRODUCTION (DEFINITION) Christian ethics are theological teachings which govern decision making and the moral position of the Church based on various sources of guidance. These are traditions‚ church authorities‚ human experience‚ the Natural Law‚ the Bible; in particular Jesus’s Commandment of love‚ the Beatitudes and the 10 Commandments “You shall not steal” (Ex 20:15). HISTORICAL SETTING Christian ethical teachings vary between denominations for example‚ the Catholic Church places particular
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Debating Muslim political representation HILAL AHMED THE political representation of Indian Muslims‚ one of the most contested political questions in postcolonial India‚ has become very relevant in recent years primarily because of two important‚ yet distinct‚ reasons. The publication of the Sachar Committee report (The report of the Prime Minister’s High Level Committee on Social‚ Economic and Educational Status of Muslims in India – PMHLC 2006) is the first reason behind the apparent revival
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2010 02 Christians and War Based on the reading‚ “Christians and War”‚ there are five different views of war. The five views of war are Christian pacifism‚ non-retaliation‚ just peacemaking‚ just war‚ and crusade. These views of war originated from debates concerning whether there are justifiable reasons for war‚ or armed conflict. Christians have struggled for many years with interpreting the bibles approach on war. This struggle has led to many different opinions among the Christian church today
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There are many different worldviews but my world view is Christian worldview and my personal thoughts and beliefs on God and Worldview I feel to be very strong. What is a worldview? “A worldview is a set of beliefs about reality and human nature.” (Cosgrove. M.P.‚ 2006; p.18) I see many people in our society being viewed and discriminated due to those beliefs. I find this dishearten. My worldview has taught me to treat others the way I would want to be treated. Reality‚ Human Value‚ Ethics‚
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Stereotypes :( harmful) for our society There are different kinds of people living around us. Not all of them stereotype others‚ but some of them do. May be I too stereotype at times. We are not born with a stereotypical mind. Our society and situation teach us stereotypes. Robert Heilbroner also writes in his essay about stereotyping people. Often stereotypical behavior harms Muslim people’s feelings. Also because of stereotypes black people are judged wrongly by their color‚ and females don’t
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Muslim Contributions in Medicine‚ Science & Technology: The contributions in the advancement of knowledge by the traditional Islamic institutions of learning (Madrasahs‚ Maktab‚ Halqa & Dar-ul-Aloom) are enormous‚ which have been summed up in Encyclopedia Britannica: “The madrasahs generally offered instruction in both the religious sciences and other branches of knowledge. The contribution of these institutions to the advancement of knowledge was vast. Muslim scholars calculated the angle
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Christian Anthropology From my understanding Christian Anthropology is about being human and the questions that we ask ourselves. Therefore‚ how does religion affect us on a human level and how has this changed through generations of people. From the readings I have read it describes Christian Anthropology in three ways‚ that humans are basically Covenantal‚ Transcendent and Ethically Orientated. Covenantal Christian Anthropology suggests that to be human is to be in a relationship or several
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Introduction To Integrated Christian Apologetics William James Summary: The word “apologetics” comes from the Greek word “apologia”‚ meaning to “make a defense”. Apologetics is a defense of one’s faith or persuasion. Christian Apologetics is therefore a defense of the Christian Faith offering the listener reasons why Christianity can be trusted and is believable. With the growing followers of science and technology‚ birthing atheistic convictions around the globe‚ all religions are under
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Christianity‚ increasing the need for an approach to the teaching of scripture that matched the sophistication of the classical inheritance. De doctrina christiana would provide the medieval world with that tool.[1] Prologue The Prologue consists of a response to who would resist Augustine’s project of providing rules for interpretation of the Scriptures. Augustine outlines three possible objections‚ including those who do not understand his precepts‚ those who fail to make effective use of his teachings
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Peace and the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you forever. How are you doing in U.S.A? I hope you will be success full by the help of the almighty God who gave you his promise in the beginning of your first step and even before when you are in womb of your mother(Jerem-1:5) any how I thank God for all. Etana I meet Buzze and your lovely kids in Adiss at your home few weeks ago and I am very happy. Now still I am in Finca’a but I do not know what will happen next time only God knows‚ all
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