Sentences with phrase «debate over the meaning»

And further, ask yourself why we should have to rely on very stale, thousands - of - years - old, many - versioned old text, that is only reasonably subject to debates over its meaning.

[Editor's note: At this point in the discussion there was a long debate over the meaning of words, especially the meaning of «perception.»

Also ask yourself, regarding the text that we clearly disagree about, why we should have to rely on very stale, thousands - of - years - old, multiply - translated and re-transcribed old text, that is only reasonably subject to debates over its meaning.

As I noted above, this is not clear in contemporary debate over the meaning of positive and customary international law, and the case for this position must be argued, not merely asserted.

Several generations of students at Duke Divinity School have heard James «Mickey» Efird use those carnivalesque words to conclude debates over the meaning of a biblical passage.

Among many other things, the struggle for the doctrine of the Trinity was a debate over the meaning of the Bible.

They often sat up late into the night, in intense debate over the meaning of the revolutionary quantum theory, then its infancy.

The calamity of the 2016 campaign is sure to engender deep debates over the meaning and future of conservatism.

There is currently a heated national debate over the means by which educator quality can be enhanced, highlighted by the conflict between those who espouse «professionalization» and those who favor «deregulation».

If it is confirmation then the debate over meaning should progress.

Not exact matches

The debate over interest rates has been raging for some time now, but that doesn't mean they have to move higher.

There's a lot of talk these days about corporate social responsibility, and plenty of debate over just what that phrase means.

«The experience of the broad oriental tradition of a married clergy could also be drawn upon,» he writes, without specificying what that means in the context of the debate over married clergy in non-Eastern traditions.

The political calendar in Washington — where Republicans are occupied with a make - or - break debate over tax legislation — means there is little prospect of a dramatic breakthrough or angry walkout in Mexico City this week.

Now that the Republican and Democratic Conventions are over with, we can move on to the actual debate portion of the election, which means that your Facebook feed is about to get stormed by a barrage of thoughtful, reasonable, measured political opinions that will never be inflammatory hyperbole packed to the brim with dubious facts.

Now that the Republican and Democratic Conventions are over with, we can move on to the actual debate portion of the election, which means that your Facebook feed is about...

The real debate, then, is not over whether or not torture happened, but over whether something evil can ever be done as a means to a good end.

Those with only a slight familiarity with the interminable debates over Max Weber's The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (meaning the Calvinist ethic) will readily see what Novak is up to in this new work.

you sir are practicing a religion one that means so much to you that you use it as your online name also please show me where I call you a fool or is telling someone not to make a fool of themself the same as calling them a fool which would mean you are very religious as far as Colin he said nothing that related to the debate I was in with you... we are talking about Atheism as a religious view not debating the existence of God now look over the definitions I have shown you and please explain how Atheism does not fit into the said definitions And you claim that evolution is true so the burden of proof falls in your lap as it is the base of your religion.

It's a topic that Jim Belcher recently explored in Deep Church, and it's a topic that has led to some theological hair - splitting over the past few years, as NT Wright and John Piper debate the meaning justification.

Evangelical leaders supported Obama's call for comprehensive immigration reform, but that doesn't mean that the debate among political activists is over.

I do not mean that I believe that the debate over the relation between authority and office is a trivial one.

Approximately 2000 years after the kingdom of God was modeled for us through Jesus, and we still debate over what this and that means.

He said: «We're going to need to change by virtue a humanised political debate over exactly what we want to see in our country, that means changing the law, it is also changing the culture so people view abortion as what it is, destruction of an unborn child.»

While could discuss, debate, and even argue over what the founding fathers might have meant, the Supreme Court, which was established by the Founding Fathers, declared exactly that: Freedom of religion also means freedom from religion!

But, upon thinking about it, I decided that nothing is more appropriate than interrupting our comments about the debate over homosexuality with ten - word reminders of the hope of the gospel, which gives every conversation new depth and meaning.

I remember sitting in a Bible study with Amy who debated with me over the meaning of the word «salvation.»

Public action to prevent the birth of genetically handicapped offspring by mandatory means — a potential public threat revealed in the current debate over community rating of health care insurance — is unjustified.

The first 400 years of the church's life were largely given over to debates about the meaning and implications of confessing Jesus as Savior, Lord and Son of God, and the answers were shaped by the believers» contexts.

There has been a lot of debate among the Arsenal faithful over the last few weeks about what the FA cup might mean to us and whether it would be enough to calm down the fans that have had to yet again see our team get nowhere near the Premier League title or the Champions League trophy.

Which means it's time for a point / counterpoint - style debate over what this means.

And I also think saying that the cry it out debate is over is confusing, because cry it out means precisely not listening....

There is now a media debate over when Mitt Romney left Bain Capital, his private equity firm — and the meaning of his departure.

Motorcyclists concerned over the EU Type Approval regulations currently being debated can now get clarification on what it means for them thanks to a new briefing document, «Type Approval and You» produced by the British Motorcyclists Federation.

Ministers are set for a showdown with Tory rebels over the immigration bill after it was confirmed a crucial amendment backed by restive backbenchers will be debated in the Commons.The amendment, supported by dozens of Tory MPs, would give ministers rather than judges the final say over whether deportation would breach the human rights of foreign criminals.Commons Speaker John Bercow selected the amendment tabled by Esher and Walton MP Dominic Raab in the first group for debate, meaning there will be time for a vote.

His roles in Europe mean that he is likely to play a role in influencing the domestic debate over the EU referendum and the lack of a viable alternative candidate at this crucial time leaves the party with little other choice.

Campaigners are angry that 500 Forestry Commission staff have already lost their jobs, meaning the debate over the future of England's forests is far from over.

There's a ton of debate over what the phrase means but there is one important point most people agree on (emphasis mine)

So is the vitriol and venom that characterized previous debates over Medicaid reform, which often meant Medicaid cuts.

ALBANY — A drive to repeal New York's legal requirement basing teacher job ratings largely on students» state tests scores ignited debate Monday over the question of whether repeal could mean «double testing» for students.

CLEVELAND — Over the last several months, Donald Trump's rise has driven debate over the impact of his nomination on down - ballot candidates, and what it could mean in particular for Republicans attempts to keep control of the State SenOver the last several months, Donald Trump's rise has driven debate over the impact of his nomination on down - ballot candidates, and what it could mean in particular for Republicans attempts to keep control of the State Senover the impact of his nomination on down - ballot candidates, and what it could mean in particular for Republicans attempts to keep control of the State Senate.

As the editors write in this month's Scientific American, the ruling failed to define what «unreasonable» discrimination of Internet content is, leaving too much up for debate — «the only certainty it gives is of the tens of thousands of billable hours to be spent arguing over the meaning of «unreasonable» in federal court.»

«Over the next 10 years, projects like the Neanderthal genome will lead to a contentious debate about what it means to be human,» Rick Potts says.

There's some debate over whether the December determination should be considered a «rule» because that word usually means a new regulation, explains law professor Robert McKinstry of Pennsylvania State University, University Park.

He says this idea has «very profound» implications for the debate over the origins of bacterial genes that are present in the human genome but absent in our closest relatives (Science, 8 June, p. 1903): The amount of conjugation Waters detected is «high enough to readily explain» the possible infiltration of bacterial genesinto our DNA, meaning that conjugation could have happened quickly enough to add genes only to humans, in the years since they split from the common ancestor they shared with chimpanzees.

Similar signatures, and debates over what they mean, have been found in other meteorites originating on Mars in the years since.

Yet there's still debate over whether people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance can drink coffee; some believe that coffee cross-reacts with gluten, meaning that it has proteins that the body treats as invaders the same way it does gluten.

I know the word «Kefir» is actually an age old fermented product, and I don't mean to incite a controversy or debate over your name «Kefir»», but you must be aware that in South Africa it is probably the most offensive racial slur word directed against blacks (especially during the ignoble Apartheid era).

The debate over whether Ouija is an innocent passtime or a means of divination begins as soon as the friends set down at the table in the dead girl's house.

Film buffs — by which I mean devotees of celluloid, the principal motion - picture medium of the last century — should seek out «Side by Side,» Christopher Kenneally's engaging documentary that chronicles the growing debate over the rise in digital moviemaking.