Sentences with phrase «alternative system of belief»

The aim of these recent suits (contrary to the claims of outraged separationists) is not to restore traditional religious teaching and practices, but to purge away a «counterreligion,» an alternative system of belief that the plaintiffs claim public schools are inculcating.

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... and this is why atheism and alternative forms of spirituality are the fastest growing belief systems in this country.

All I can do as a child of Christ is offer up an alternative to your belief system.

Faced with such a multitude of wares in the marketplace of religious possibilities and options, Irenaeus could only offer a clear alternative in terms of a closed system where» [s] alvation depended on the acceptance of set forms of belief, organization, and worship.»

I thought the characters were flat and unattractive, the story ho - hum, and the premise churlish and clumsy (i.e. the whole point is to tear down the belief system of others rather than put something positive forward as an alternative).

The very success of the scientific approach appears to depend on the scientists» ability to set aside any «prejudices» related to alternative belief systems or ethical or moral preconceptions and gaze at nature through wholly dispassionate eyes.

To create alternatives that are truly nurturing for children and integrated with communities, we must be conscious of the values, philosophies, and beliefs behind the systems and within ourselves.

When they interpret data, their belief system can lead them to reject alternative explanations out - of - hand.

While Bitcoin takes a dive, alternative coins like Ripple and Ethereum shake investors» lack of belief system to the very core making a significant rally.