Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in
such forward - looking statements and that should
be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but
are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of
changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any
changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones
such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by
such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate
changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws,
such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws
such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of
changes in tax law,
such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that
was enacted on December 22, 2017, and
changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of
such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not
be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse
changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other
things.
One more
thing, right from the get go, we've structured
things such that they'd
be applicable globally, where we could quickly make small
changes to the app in various countries to fit their own legal systems.
Whether your company has too much of a good
thing and
is falling behind, or it isn't ready for
such large
changes, premature scaling
is something to
be aware of.
One
thing that hasn't
changed is the payment mix, which still skews heavily toward «other» — non-salary payments
such as cash bonuses, share and options awards, pension contributions and other compensation.
Forget Newton under his apple tree and Archimedes in his bath, «there
is no
such thing as a big idea that
changes the world,» insists Sanders.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key person
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any
changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other
things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to
be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect
such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key person
such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may
be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational
changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of
changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of
changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of
changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which
is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other
things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that
such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key person
such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies
being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement
is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to
be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may
be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
They generally provide better - priced plans, but ultimately
such ISPs aren't doing much to discipline bigger players or
change things for the better.
Of course
such an arrangement won't work in all environments, but there
are many where the only
thing stopping
such a potentially productivity - boosting
change is tradition and inertia.
«In this case, demand
is in response to
things like currency fluctuations and perception of which destinations
are «hot,» while supply
is determined by factors
such as airlines launching new routes or
changing what size planes they
're using,» he said.
While business uses for
such devices have largely
been confined thus far to presentations, Web surfing or graphic design functions,
things are expected to soon
change.
There
are certain people,
such as Elon Musk and Steve Jobs, that seem to have
been brought to this world for one
thing: to build game -
changing enterprises by challenging the status quo.
Big data, device proliferation, and «the internet of
things» (
such as smart washing machines or thermostats)
are all driving
change, including the democratization of information.
When our envy
is rooted in
things we can not
change about ourselves,
such as a difficult childhood, a traumatic event, or certain health conditions and disabilities, using envy to motivate self - improvement
is more likely to dig us deeper into frustration and self - blame.
I think the biggest danger, or the biggest
thing I see at here
was from the SEO or SEM community at large
is feeling like somehow, this
is such a huge
change, that there
is this fear that suddenly search engine optimization doesn't matter, that suddenly it
's obsolete.
In the way that we know that a car pulling up behind a stopped garbage truck
is probably going to
change lanes to get around it, having
been built with 700,000 miles of driving data has helped the Google algorithm to understand that the car
is likely to do
such a
thing.
She has spent 20 years building software for devices that aren't computers and has a lot of insights on how the internet of
things is changing the role of
such engineers and the tradeoffs one makes when building a connected product.
As with most
such things, culture
is one of a company's most powerful assets right until it isn't: the same underlying assumptions that permit an organization to scale massively constrain the ability of that same organization to
change direction.
The autopilot feature from Tesla's cars ranks as level 2, as it
is able to do
things such as keep the car centered on a lane,
change lanes safely and make speed adjustments based on traffic levels.
Developed with funding from the Canadian government, the four, soon to
be five, standards address
things such as
changing snow loads on roofs and the effects of permafrost degradation on existing buildings.
You see, big
things have
changed such that Christianity, whose premises used to just
be the baseline assumptions for our cultural conversations,
is now getting backed into a corner.
Seems reasonable and logical and scientifically explanable as the explanation for what occurred as the Bible shows forth the works of a Mighty God whose power to create all that there
is —
is all that
is needed to hold it all together until
such time as He determines to
change things up!
It
's nothing that will ever
change my beliefs, but I saw that it worked for Lucas, just as belief in
such things works for many others.
Though it HAS
been a year and
change since I
was tracking
such things for the government.
26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile passions: for their women
changed the natural use into that which
is against nature: 27 and likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another, men with men working unseemliness, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which
was due.28 And even as they refused to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up unto a reprobate mind, to do those
things which
are not fitting; 29
being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malignity; whisperers, 30 backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil
things, disobedient to parents, 31 without understanding, covenant - breakers, without natural affection, unmerciful: 32 who, knowing the ordinance of God, that they that practise
such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also consent with them that practise them.
They claim it
's a life
changing experience, that their god
is so powerful yet history has repeatedly shown it does no
such thing because let
's face it if they truly followed the teachings of their Christ, this world and specifically America would
be a very different place.
It
's always difficult to discern how
things * could * sift out and where they * could * end up while you
're right in the middle of
such radical cultural
change.
Giving up on doing
such things because it
is deemed to
be too difficult, ineffective, cumbersome, shaming, paralyzing, pointless, or whatever could
be better interpreted as a loss of faith in the Savior Jesus Christ and his power to
change us, and an absence of the Holy Spirit which seals us unto holiness and eternal salvation.
Anyway, I
'm not trying to
change any minds here, but faith isn't
such a bad
thing.
Such short - term therapy aims not at deep underlying problems, but at helping the person do things that will improve his chances of achieving productive sobriety — things such as accepting the fact that he is an alcoholic, learning how to face and handle his fears and resentments constructively, changing his ways of relating so that the guilt - isolation - anger spiral is not triggered so of
Such short - term therapy aims not at deep underlying problems, but at helping the person do
things that will improve his chances of achieving productive sobriety —
things such as accepting the fact that he is an alcoholic, learning how to face and handle his fears and resentments constructively, changing his ways of relating so that the guilt - isolation - anger spiral is not triggered so of
such as accepting the fact that he
is an alcoholic, learning how to face and handle his fears and resentments constructively,
changing his ways of relating so that the guilt - isolation - anger spiral
is not triggered so often.
Marty quoted
such Allen aphorisms as «Death
is one of the few
things that can
be done as easily lying down» and «I do not believe in an afterlife, although I
am bringing a
change of underwear.»
There
were pictures of women, every tribe, every tongue, on every wall, and so it felt like everyone here in the world
was there with us, somehow, and a gigantic canvas on the stairs said: There
is no
such thing as small
change, and the famous red couch at Idelette's
was worn out and comfortable, especially with Kelley sprawled on it, twisting her hair unconcernedly when she really got talking about the theology of adoption and Lord, yes, that woman can preach and teach in a living room beside a piano better than some preachers I've seen in thousand - dollar suits on a television show.
If you continue with
such claims you'll get the fortress, if you
are open to considering my request about attending to how you express then perhaps
things can
change in the way you see me engage.
If I
was living on the wrong path leading to death with all the dumb
things I
was doing like listening to bad music, goofing around in class, cussing, acting like I
was a gangster, wanting to try drugs,
being suicidal and
being around with close friends that
are doing the bad then he can
change you too because, I tell you that if you think that your life will go for the worst if you accept them then you
're wrong because, if you have faith in him and you accept him as your savior and follow his ways then he has your road all planned out, he
's going to give you
such blessings and a happiness and love that compares to none others.
There
is such at
thing as
being a stick - in - the - mud who stubbornly resists
change.
Shall a man in truth will one
thing, then this one
thing that he wills must
be such that it remains unaltered in all
changes, so that by willing it he can win immutability.
We may fear
such changes; there
is a tendency on the part of theologians to like
things to continue as they have
been.
It
was no
such thing and it
changes history to allow this false message when the whole building, like most structures,
was made up of cross bars.
Many readers will
be familiar with some of the traditional «arguments for the existence of God»,
such as that everything has a prior cause, but that the causal chain can not
be continued back indefinitely, so that there must somewhere
be a First Cause; or that since there
are various degrees of perfection there must
be a Perfect One by whom all lesser degrees
are measured; or that all
change in a
thing is caused by something else which leads eventually to some Prime Mover.
Tim i found it liberating to just do what the Lord wants you to do i work within his boundarys and yes i attend church and enjoy it.I love the people and i love hearing the word and worshipping the Lord even if others
are still bound up with traditions thats not my walk thats theres.My focus
is to do what the Lord wants me to do.There have
been times i have said no to the pastor he does nt understand why i choose not to lead the worship.i query him as well regarding the idea that its not just performing a function because there
is a need our hearts have to
be in the right place so that the Lord can use us but he did nt understand where i
was coming from and thats okay because of that i just said no until my heart
is right i
am better not
being involved in leading.But i
am happy to
be an encouragement to others in the worship team i havent wanted to
be the leader i have done that in the past.So my focus has
been just the singing and
being part of different worship teams i think the Lord has other plans as the groups i
am in seem to
be changing at the same time i
am aware that i do nt to worry about
change as the Lord knows whats best.I used to
be quite comfortable leading the music but that
was before when i
was operating in my own self confidence and pride.The Lord did
such a huge
change in my life that i lost my self confidence and that
is not a bad
thing at all as my spiritual growth has
been incredible.The big
change was my identity moved from me and what i could do to knowing who i
was in Christ and that he
is my strength and confidence.Now i know that without him i can do nothing in fact i
am dependent on his empowerment through his holy spirit all the time in everything.In the weekend i
was asked to lead the music at another church i attend multiple churchs although i attend two regularly one has services in the morning and one has services in the evening so the two do nt really clash.In the weekend i
was asked to lead the music its
been two years since i did that and i
was worried on how i would go.All i can say
is that it went really well and because i stepped out in Faith the Lord really blessed the morning to the congregation.The difference
is knowing that i serve the Lord with the gifts he has given me but my heart has to
be right and when i do it in his way it builds up the body and it brings glory to him.May the Lord continue to show you what he wants you to do even though others may not understand your reasons i just want you to know that you do nt have to pull away completely just work within the boundarys that the Lord gives you and do nt feel pressured by others expectations to do anything that feel uncomfortable.
Be involved just as you feel lead by the holy spirit even if it
is in a very minor way take small steps.regards brentnz
Thank you and agree with you about all but not about me talking to extremes since no words would
change the brainwash they went through by their imams to prepare then fighting the Russians from Afganistan... It
is only responsible for adjusting that mentality
is their same programers imams otherwise it would
be like talking to a brick wall or tackling a camal... The main
thing is that you
are to take a good care of Muslims in the state and never let them grow fears from you or become jobless since
such acts would assist the penetration of extremism in to their mentality... check which branches of Islam you have and mosques they operate and then read more which of all branches
are the most extremes that
are to
be handled with care, but what I
am saying not all branches of Islam
be accused of extremes when only a branch or two doing all the mess.
Is not
such a something, then, like a
thing, on the one hand identical with itself, and on the other different from itself insofar as it
changes?
But despite intellectual challenges, issues in his personal life and emotional swings, Lewis
is ultimately remembered for his writings on faith: Even when it meant putting aside momentary feelings of uncertainty: «Faith, in the sense in which I
am here using the word,
is the art of holding on to
things your reason has once accepted, in spite of your
changing moods... That
is why Faith
is such a necessary virtue: unless you teach your moods «where they get off,» you can never
be either a sound Christian or even a sound atheist.»
The reason for the pushback you
're getting
is that the Bible
is opposed to «fatalism» (which makes our actions inconsequential for
changing things and leads to resignation in the face of
such powerlessness) but teaches and presupposes «compatiblism» (that God's absolute sovereignty
is compatible with genuine human freedom and responsibility).
They don't
change, there
is no
such thing as a little hate, or a little in difference, it
is what it
is, and people today
are doing these wrongs just like they also did long ago, nutty person, and LMAO, to you too.
Many of the similarities will
be exactly the same (
such as maybe the 10 Commandments... or at least 9 of them... see how
things change?)
Anyone living in relative comfort will see the inequality of life that
is just not fair, yet we carry on buying a cup of Starbucks, or using an iphone even though
such things done without by many could radically
change life for others.
And she explains the life of St. Francis very well - revealing, for example, that the process of
change was a gradual
thing and that it began with simple gifts to the poor and a real commitment to prayer, and the more dramatic events
such as the encounter with the Crucifix at San Damiano came only after this preparation.
Having said that, I will show in the next few posts that the process and standards of Canonization undermines nearly everything else we evangelical Christians believe about the Bible, and so we must either
change our view on some of these other
things (
such an inspiration and inerrancy), or we must decide that the process of Canonization
was wrong.
The indefinite integral
is a function, mutable,
changing with t and as
such the indefinite integral belongs to a world of
things and their relationships.
==== @GOPer «Incomprehension that morality
is a societal consensus of conscience;
changing and pluralistic:» @Chad «there
is no
such thing as objective morality without God.