Sentences with phrase «certain tendencies in»

There are certain tendencies in fashion...

Lutheran ethics, following certain tendencies in Luther's own thought but neglecting his main intention, conceived the social orders outside the Church as necessary bulwarks against sin, but obeying principles of a different order from the demands of the Gospel of love.

They have carried certain tendencies in theology to their own conclusions, and it would be more appropriate to say that they are radicals in the jargon where that word means «extremist».

Not exact matches

Furnham blames, in part, our tendency to look for certain traits when we promote people into leadership positions.

It can also use it to identify trends and create solutions for drivers in certain areas or certain tendencies, such as providing phone mounts for those who appear to be moving the phone around frequently during the ride.

Recent research clearly indicates that in some cases, environment triggers genetic tendencies, that certain situations trigger genes that would otherwise lie dormant.

These biases can be cognitive, illustrated by a tendency to think and act in a certain way or follow a rule of thumb.

Cognitive biases are tendencies that prompt us to think in certain ways, sometimes in directions that can lead us astray.

Larry, a widely experience overseer of a denominational region, for example, has frequently observed the tendency of leaders to allow their practice of ministry to become their identity over time, meaning that their call to ministry becomes so intertwined with doing ministry in a certain mode that they lost the ability to see the difference.

Missouri Synod theologians had traditionally affirmed the inerrancy of the Bible, and, although such a term can mean many things, in practice it meant certain rather specific things: harmonizing of the various biblical narratives; a somewhat ahistorical reading of the Bible in which there was little room for growth or development of theological understanding; a tendency to hold that God would not have used within the Bible literary forms such as myth, legend, or saga; an unwillingness to reckon with possible creativity on the part of the evangelists who tell the story of Jesus in the Gospels or to consider what it might mean that they write that story from a post-Easter perspective; a general reluctance to consider that the canons of historical exactitude which we take as givens might have been different for the biblical authors.

Nevertheless, because the tendencies normally direct the capacities in certain directions, when we speak about human nature we are pointing to a certain grain in the expressed features, abilities, tendencies, and operations of persons.

It is true, therefore, that universalistic tendencies in Judaism outside Palestine were emerging, that proselytism was active, that a relaxation of ritualistic and legalistic requirements was in process, that men of other races and nations were being drawn to the synagogue by Jewish monotheism and morality, and that profound changes were taking place in certain areas of Judaism under Hellenistic influence.

Earlier in our weekend symposium, an Evangelical Protestant with strong localist tendencies had expressed a certain sort of jealousy for those of us whose denominations operate on a parish model, for this, he thought, must make sinking roots into one's church community far easier to do.

But this changes nothing in the Church's own understanding of her given basic constitution which limits certain democratic tendencies.

Certain ascetic tendencies in the historic religions have involved a denial of the goodness of the creation, but many have affirmed it.

Perhaps it is most accurate to say that those generational experiences intensified certain tendencies already present in Lutheran piety.

Given that a certain structure has been registered, it has in it a tendency to react to a situation to produce a certain further structure of a similar form.

I define selective literalism as the tendency to elevate certain biblical principles over others in order to best accommodate one's personal opinions.

There is a tendency in certain quarters to see the teachings of Jesus as nothing more than moral or ethical maxims to be observed to ensure harmonious relationships between each members of the human race.

On this latter point various views were bound to develop, and these views, as well as the legendizing tendency, which is never absent from a growing tradition, were certain to affect the way in which the story of the resurrection was told.

• There is an «unlovely tendency» in certain kinds of liberalism, writes Peter Berkowitz in the Wilson Quarterly, to assume that people who disagree with you are simply unreasonable.

As an example of the tendency toward instrumentalization present in the mind of Ignatius himself, you say that he «famously allowed that an individual Jesuit might, in certain circumstances, be released from the obligation to say the daily office.»

At a time when delegates from all over the world are coming together in a variety of bodies for the purpose of attempting to sketch a first outline of future society, it seems to me essential to set forth the main constructive axes without which it is mere self - delusion to suppose that we can conceive or undertake any re-ordering or development of the Earth: general tendencies of advance and growth, that is to say, which in certain conditions — despite our freedom of choice, or better still, because of it — Mankind can not in any circumstances ignore, and must heed more and more as time goes on.

By observing the religious ecology of congregations through these categories, Ammerman draws out certain patterns and tendencies in how congregations have adapted to their changing environments.

During the last century there has been some tendency in certain groups toward relaxation of doctrinal standards, while efforts have been made to raise the educational standards.

What the Patch of Blue award illustrated was the inevitable fact of compromise in the committee, and the committee's tendency to trust certain producers, especially those who publicly supported the old Code.

We have a tendency in our generation to outsource certain aspects of Christianity, and mission is one of them.

These pressures on religious broadcasters find expression in their tendency to exaggerate reality either by selection, avoidance, or creation of certain incidents over others and the tendency to compromise with the illusion and sensation which television as a whole promotes through its programming.

In view of these tendencies to go back to the «sources» to justify certain contemporary positions, it may be useful to examine what the early thinking on «development» was, noting, of course, that the term «development» in the sense in which it is currently used is of relatively recent origiIn view of these tendencies to go back to the «sources» to justify certain contemporary positions, it may be useful to examine what the early thinking on «development» was, noting, of course, that the term «development» in the sense in which it is currently used is of relatively recent origiin the sense in which it is currently used is of relatively recent origiin which it is currently used is of relatively recent origin.

When you wrote, «statistically men are alpha - dominant and women are beta - dominant,» you were, I believe, failing adequately to acknowledge what I wrote primarily to Adam above regarding the role of culture in encouraging the development of certain qualities and tendencies in male and female children.

Doubts About Theological Underpinnings of Modern Catechesis Having tried to explain the main thrust of Holloway's thinking on the Church and Sacraments in the September 07 issue of Faith, it seems appropriate to examine some tendencies found in the Church today which, in one way or another, have their source in the work of certain theologians.

But as it stands now, all we can say for certain is that in 1988 at Clemson University, among the mostly young white students questioned, men had a greater tendency than women to try and like fiery - foods.

In all cases of domestication, the cultivated forms tend to develop fruits larger than the wild varieties; botanists are not certain whether this trait is the result of better cultural techniques or the natural tendency for humans to pick the largest fruits, which contain next years» seed.

This is such a frustrating tendency that Wenger has — a player starts getting in a vein of good form in a certain role and then gets shoe - horned into another position just to keep them on the pitch.

It ties in to a certain extent with the Against Modern Football tendency, a collection of sentiments that encompasses much that is undeniably positive or benign.

For example, a fan of a team may know a batter's vulnerability to a certain type of pitcher, or some players» tendencies to play poorly in early games.

Evaluating why you placed certain bets, why you took action on certain games can be helpful in understanding your personal tendencies and evolving who you are as a sports bettor.

Some researchers have looked into what role genes might have in our tendency to cheat, like last year's study on a certain variant of the dopamine gene DRD4 — and dopamine is the force behind our sexual drives, survival needs and pair - bonding behaviors.

One study, published in the 2008 September - October issue of the journal Child Development, suggests that some babies have a higher tendency to become agitated due to the formation of a certain receptor gene called dopamime.

While martial law can be justifiable in certain contexts, the way it has been deployed as cover for extrajudicial killings, mistreatment of alleged suspects, and created an atmosphere of fear highlights the illiberal tendencies of Duterte's presidency, and, is reason for concern.

«A lot of people don't want to admit to having certain traits or tendencies that aren't really savory or socially acceptable, so you have to ask questions in a very specific way,» Chester said.

If it is true that epigenetic changes to genes active in certain regions of the brain underlie our emotional and intellectual intelligence — our tendency to be calm or fearful, our ability to learn or to forget — then the question arises: Why can't we just take a drug to rinse away the unwanted methyl groups like a bar of epigenetic Irish Spring?

According to the principal investigator of this research project, Juan Pedro Arrebola, from the Biohealth Research Institute (IBS), «there is currently an increasing tendency in the impact of a diversity of different types of cancer, which can be attributed in part to the influence of several environmental factors, such as exposure to certain chemical pollutants.»

Another possibility might be that there are certain individual characteristics or health behaviours that are shared in women with suicidal tendencies and CIN 3 or cervical cancer.

In - the - body gene therapies often take advantage of the natural tendency of viruses to infect certain organs.

Although most IRC users do not reveal their personal identity, they still seem to behave according to certain social norms - there is a tendency to express opinions in a neutral to positive way, for example, which may be a way of avoiding direct confrontations.

Hildebrandt says people with certain temperaments and ways of thinking are predisposed to BDD and may show OCD tendencies in other areas of their life.

Epigenetics shows that our emotions play a powerful role in dictating the health of our cells, and some research shows that emotions have a way of influencing the expression of certain genetic tendencies.

In addition, after the first two weeks you are allowed to add certain fruits and plenty of vegetables, no potatos or corn or starch, but should you really be eating that stuff anyway if you have a tendency to pack on the pounds?

I am certain I practiced for years in the manner which you described: emphasizing my natural tendencies towards high levels of activity, and avoiding slower more restorative and grounding work.