Sentences with phrase «human affection which»

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Its value lies largely in enabling us to see how the whole history of revelation with which the Bible is concerned is rooted in the good red earth of our common humanity; in primitive, elemental human affections and passions, the groundwork still of all our life, however sophisticated and civilized we have become.

Consequently, if it is not possible for him, psychologically to surround each being with that particular, overflowing affection which characterizes our human love, at least he can nurture in his heart that generalized but none the less real affection for all that is which will cause him to cherish in each thing, over and above its surface qualities, the being itself — that is to say, that indefinable, elect part of each thing which, under God's influence, gradually becomes flesh of his flesh.

Sexuality is not love, and much sexual experience may be independent of that mutual affection, commitment, and union of two personal histories which we call human love.

Perhaps it was just the warmth of the afternoon, or the excitement of the moment, or the clear affection which the happy couple held for each other, or perhaps it was that Paul had over-prepared for this reading or was finding some human joy for himself in the intoxicating words.

But I believe it was hinted at in the words of a young Cambridge undergraduate who told me that what he and most of his friends aimed at in their sexual behavior were three things: permissiveness, within the range of social decency and acceptance; affection, by which he meant genuine caring and the beginning of real love; and responsibility, which he defined as readiness to stand up and take the consequences for any and every sort of human contact.

Love is then not an affection of peculiar strength among the feelings and affections which fill the human soul in all possible shades and varieties.

The years following the Second Vatican Council... Catholic theology has sought to follow the path opened by the Council, which wished to express its «solidarity and respectful affection for the whole human family» by entering into dialogue with it and offering «the saving resources which the Church has received from its founder under the promptings of the Holy Spirit» [Gaudium et Spes, 3].

We have quoted the Scots theologian Chalmers who spoke of «the expulsive power of a new affection» as a means of purifying and ennobling human existence; and the historian of French spirituality, Henri Bremond, has written about the way in which prayer, at its best, is «a purification of the self.»

Studies done of neglected children who did not receive adequate affection from another human being showed that these poor babies often suffered from chronic stress, a condition which may negatively effect the parts of the brain responsible for memory, focus and learning.

Dogs even have the hormone oxytocin, which in humans is involved with love and affection.

This isn't the romantic type of love of Disney's The Little Mermaid but the unconditional affection of young kids and she takes human form to join him on land, which upsets the balance of nature so carefully kept in check by her wizard father (voice of Liam Neeson) and elemental mother (Cate Blanchett).

Longtime fans will recognize the parallels to Mayweather — which Monáe expects — but instead of focusing on a fictional male human lover, the object of her affection is the actress Tessa Thompson, with whom Monáe is frequently photographed in real life.

To say that basic human nature is not only non-violent but actually disposed toward love and compassion, kindness, gentleness, affection, creation, and so on does, of course, imply a general principle which must, by definition, be applicable to each individual human being.

It is considered one of the most important bonding mechanisms in humans, without which, evolutionary bonding, trust, and affection would not be possible.

But it does seem to decrease the puppy's dependence on humans which can make them more distant and less willing to play with people or to share affection with them.

Boxers desire human affection and love children, which is why they are great with families.

Unlike access to clean water or health care, which should be considered human rights that all people deserve simply for being human, access to a woman's affections, her body or her sexuality is not a right owed to anyone, except herself.