Sentences with phrase «religious leaders seeking»

Religious leaders seeking the privilege of exemption from criticism and scrutiny is to be questioned.

Such a survey would reveal that the goals and aspirations of politics and religion are usually not wrong, but the means and methods by which political and religious leaders seek to accomplish these goals are way off base.

John Paul II was very aware of the history in which religious leaders sought to «control» science and scientists sought to discredit religion.

Not exact matches

For now there are many religious sects / denominations due to man - made doctrines and people who believe but are too lazy to read the word and seek God for themselves so they hook themselves to a sect / denomination and are taught the leaders belief system instead of the pure word.

Because of the tendency of the illiterate to want religion presented to him in a way which suits his imagination, we find that educated Muslims today disapprove of the innovations invented by the Sufi orders, such as veneration of saints, seeking blessings from tombs, seeking the mediation of religious leaders, and excessive asceticism.

He criticized the arrogantly pious religious leaders & attacked those who sought financial gain in the temple.

If profound religious leaders do not provide these, they will be sought in simplistic answers;

Yes, this was evidence that God also was upset about what this man named Jesus was teaching, and had seen fit to make Him a public spectacle in the sight of all so that nobody would ever again seek to challenge the teachings of the religious leaders or the traditions of the Jewish people.

CAFOD's local partner, Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic diocese of Tombura - Yambio, recently conducted a meeting of religious leaders and governors from nine counties of South Sudan to seek ways of «promoting greater peace and prosperity to the present and future generation».

His enlightened religious leader properly rejected this idea and encouraged him to seek help for a medical - psychological problem.

If a basis for the ruling is not found in the Qur» an or the Traditions, then it should be sought in the general agreement (ijma) of the religious leaders, and that general agreement should be followed by all the people.

Such behavior looks less like Jesus and more like the religious leaders who sought to kill Jesus.

Another book which seeks to present Buddhism from the point of view of the Buddhists is The Path of the Buddha, edited by Kenneth W. Morgan and written by eleven Buddhist scholars, three Theravada and eight Mahayana, who were recommended by Buddhists as the religious leaders best able to speak for them.

When you read the narrative, what Balmer means by Religious Right is really a coalition of leaders and organizations within the evangelical world who have sought to organize evangelical voters along a particular set of issues.

I think there was a time that many believed their faith drove them to seek justice - abolitionists, civil rights leader, healthcare, etc. but now it just seems many want to isolate themselves from the «others» who won't «turn to Christ» and deny them rights in the name of religious liberty.

The Southern Baptist Convention voted last summer to back refugee resettlement, and its Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission leader Russell Moore recently wrote to Trump: «As a nation, we must seek to resolve the tension created by these two values — compassion for the sojourner and the security of our citizens — in a way that upholds both values.»

Television certainly offers the potential for social and political impact by religious broadcasters who seek to use it in that way, and yet, the example set by broadcasters in the 1980 election year left much to be desired in the eyes of many Christian leaders and adherents.

It is not accurate to seek to pass off such criticisms simply on the basis that other religious leaders «feel threatened» or that they express «resentment for another's success.»

For instance, while 23 percent see religious leaders caring for them, and 34 percent see these leaders as important influences, only 3 percent would seek their help.

If anyone finds out why our religious leaders have turned sought to inject divine intervention in this matter, please let me in on the secret.

He called on religious leaders not to use their pulpits to make divisive statements while admonishing the political parties especially the ruling National Democratic Congress and the main opposition New Patriotic Party in their drive to win votes to strive to seek God's wisdom.

Gov. David Paterson sought this morning to clarify comments he made last week trying to distinguish the Muslims behind the controversial Park51 project and the fundamentalists who attacked the Twin Towers, which only served to further complicate the situation and infuriate religious leaders.

On Friday afternoon, with the beginning of Passover looming and Easter in the offing, some members began to slip away as leaders sought to make accommodations for religious observances.

«We have also sought refuge in the intervention of our religious leaders including the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Dauda Makanjuola and the leadership of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).»

Building on lessons learned from the initial meetings, the project hosted three additional workshops that brought together scientists and leaders of Catholic and Orthodox Christian, Mainline Protestant, and Jewish groups.Through this process, the Perceptions Project sought to improve communication and foster productive relationships between scientists and religious leaders.

Science and technology have an enormous impact on society, and many citizens seek guidance on these issues from trusted religious leaders.

A significant portion of citizens seek guidance on such issues from a trusted religious leader.

Of course, that's barely the tip of the iceberg, with several new characters to savor, including the progeny of the since - departed Oberon - his vengeful daughters, known as the Sand Snakes; and Jonathan Pryce, who is in a bit of a happy rut casting-wise, inasmuch as he plays Cardinal Wolsey on «Wolf Hall» and now the High Sparrow, a religious leader with a darker bent who Cersei seeks to enlist to her cause.

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A person who is seeking a religious annulment should speak with his or her religious leader.

His research objectives include 1) better understanding how stigma interferes with seeking psychological help; and 2) leader characteristics and interventions that best attend to multicultural concerns (particularly religious and spiritual content) and facilitate cohesion to improve client outcomes.

However, do not assume that the church, churchgoers, and religious leaders will deliver the care and guidance you seek.

Through these resources, NMP seeks to provide accurate information and analysis regarding marriage to journalists, policy makers, religious leaders, and the general public — especially young adults.