Sentences with phrase «in ancient writings»

And so it goes with the whole story and all the texts that Christians claim as evidence that are not really evidence at all, even if one were to actually have faith in ancient writings.

It's your belief in those ancient writings that form the entire basis of your beliefs.

Not exact matches

Modern science is the cornerstone of your belief system, as ancient writings that I consider to be God given, holy inspired and very relevant to modern times (as well as every society that ever was and will be) is the cornerstone of my belief system, because everything about this book has been accurate in every way, unlike modern science.

``... as ancient writings that I consider to be God given, holy inspired and very relevant to modern times (as well as every society that ever was and will be) is the cornerstone of my belief system, because everything about this book has been accurate in every way, unlike modern science.»

You need to prove that evolution is a senseless myth (which is ironic given that you believe in a myth with no evidence except for ancient writings).

So also with Augustine, the North African whose writings have been more influential than those of any other ancient writer in subsequent Western theology.

It was agreed in the Samaj that «the Vedas, the Upanishads and other ancient writings were not to be accepted as infallible guides, that reason and conscience were to be the supreme authority and the teachings of the scriptures were to be accepted only insofar as they harmonised with the light within us.»

Clearly the elevation of non-pathos was not limited to Stoic writings; it permeates much of ancient Greek philosophy in general.

The Magisterium is clearly using Tertullian's lucid and succinct style from his Catholic writings to express the ancient orthodoxy of the Apostolic faith on these points without in any way endorsing his other, heretical, views.

Hermeneutical reflections often leave believers in deep confusion about how to bring these ancient writings to bear on the present life of the church.

David - I am as serious as you are in claiming that because the Bible is «ancient writings» it can not be authoritative.

We know Caesar crucified slaves, but he never refers to crosses or crucifixions in any of his writings, and Hengel tells us that «no ancient writer wanted to dwell too long on this cruel procedure.»

Throw all tradition and ancient writings out, and as you say embrace unbelief in them, rationalize them as purely conceptual or figurative rather than literal, we find what primitive man found, the need to give thanks.

In those writings most Christians refer to as the Old Testament, we find a God who bears a striking resemblance to the gods of the nations that surrounded ancient Israel.

But it is in order to ask whether there is not an imperative in every age for the production of «sacred» literature which will express — possibly better than the ancient writings — the deepest religious insights and experiences of civilization.

One needs to keep that in mind of all ancient writings and not just the Bible.

In later chapters we shall show, with extracts from ancient writings, that far from there being only one view of resurrection, there was in fact a remarkable diversity in the way in which this concept was understooIn later chapters we shall show, with extracts from ancient writings, that far from there being only one view of resurrection, there was in fact a remarkable diversity in the way in which this concept was understooin fact a remarkable diversity in the way in which this concept was understooin the way in which this concept was understooin which this concept was understood.

In later writings in what we refer to as the Old Testament we find the ancients attributing victory in battle to God telling them to slay their enemieIn later writings in what we refer to as the Old Testament we find the ancients attributing victory in battle to God telling them to slay their enemiein what we refer to as the Old Testament we find the ancients attributing victory in battle to God telling them to slay their enemiein battle to God telling them to slay their enemies.

One can not find anything even remotely similar to the Twelve Steps in the writings of ancient or modern Christian theologians.

are known to contain all the Old Testament writings except one book.The writings found at Qumran are amazingly accurate to the Old Testament we have today.Where are the changes you speak of?The scribes of ancient Israel were under strict rules and supervision in the completion of their tasks; are you suggesting incompetence in their duty?If so please show it.

The Book of Abraham, which is described as «a translation of some ancient records that have fallen into our hands from the catacombs of Egypt, the writings of Abraham while he was in Egypt,» is also included.

Hey, maybe if Darwin or Hawking had a Hebrew lexicon in * their * writings you guys could study ancient languages, but alas, i guess you'll just have to leave that entire field of academia to the religious.

That's part of the issue, doesn't matter if you can read ancient Greek or Hebrew, many humans still were never given the writings in the first place.

Writings in the bible are ancient (2000 + years ago).

It is increasingly clear that Deuteronomy and the Priestly writings contain at least some material much older than is indicated by the usual dating of the documents.9 Increasingly, too, it would appear that scholars are disposed to accept the substantial reliability of the persistent tradition which sees Moses as a lawgiver.10 That law was an early and significant aspect of Israelite culture is further attested not only by ancient Near Eastern parallels but even more strikingly in the life, the work and the character of the first three great names in Israel's national history: Moses, Samuel and Elijah.

(II Samuel 12:23) When to such influences from ancient racial tradition and from the controlling patterns of contemporary thought was added the fact that prophetic orthodoxy in Israel had held out no hope of a future life for the individual, it is not strange that even in the Old Testament's later writings we have explicit and convinced denials of such hope.

In the writings and the witness of Pope John Paul II, the Church has reasserted her ancient awareness that a person stands at her center.

What I am saying is that all we have are ancient writings for a religion that has its roots in even more unfounded mythology.

This tradition was rooted ultimately in the sophistic, skeptical and hedonistic strands of ancient Greek philosophy, but took its modern form initial in the theoretical writings of Thomas Hobbes.

Biblical scholars often use the term gospel to refer to a genre of ancient writings featuring dialogue between Jesus and his disciples, King notes in her paper.

Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self - control» Since most would agree that Paul's writings are surely divine inspiration for the total concept of «mutual gratification» in that time was not entertained in the minds of most ancient cultures it was seen more so as a «chore» that women did for their husband so that he would not stray into adultery.

Whatever seeming consistencies in your Bible were purposefully selected by early Church leaders in choosing only ancient Middle Eastern writings which toed their «party line».

Girard shows how this theme is found everywhere in ancient mythology and religious writings, but how only the Hebrew Scriptures begin to reveal that the third party, upon whom blame was laid for the original violence, was really an innocent scapegoat.

In fact, no other ancient writings are as well attested to as the Bible's.

The failure to appreciate that genre calibration is responsible for much of the tension in the evolution discussion... To observe the similarities between the creation and flood stories and the literature of the ancient Near East, and to insist that all of those other writings are clearly a-historical while Genesis is somehow presenting history — this is not a strong position of faith, but rather a weak one, where Scripture must conform to one's expectations.»

I am sorry to disappoint you Ms. Atheist Sherron Teal, but the vast majority of the world's BEST scholars all agree that Jesus of Nazareth absolutely DID exist and there is plenty of evidence in the writings of ancient historians to prove it.

Kind of like people who would keep the ancient writings from the commonfolk in this day and age, in order to maintain their own view of the world, rather than allow all philosophies to circulate so that folk can choose.

Also, if yr familiar with conservative scholar, Luke Timothy Johnson, the allusion to the dynamics of ancient rhetoric can be found in his writings / lectures on Paul.

In Egypt the beginnings are very ancient and the writings span over two millennia.

On the other hand, there are quotations from the Book of History found in writings that recognizably go back of the time of the destruction of the books, which give support to the belief that the «Ancient Script» is reliable, or that at least it contains genuine early material.

First mentioned in Indian writings more than 3,000 years ago, it was beloved by the Greeks and was the spice favorite of ancient Rome.

In contrast to most mainstream contemporary political scientists Lebow goes back to the writings of ancient Greeks, among others Thucydides, Socrates, Homer, Plato, Aristotle to draw lessons from their wisdom.

In contrast to many contemporary political scientists Lebow goes back to the ancient Greeks — such as Thucydides, Socrates, Homer, Plato, Aristotle — to draw lessons from their writings.

The independent institute, founded in 1917 and with a staff of 50 scholars, has a collection of 120,000 books covering Indian culture, Indus Valley civilization, Sanskrit texts, and writings on the Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine.

In fact, evidence of the use of cumin as a remedy was even found in the tombs of ancient Egypt and in writings from ancient IndiIn fact, evidence of the use of cumin as a remedy was even found in the tombs of ancient Egypt and in writings from ancient Indiin the tombs of ancient Egypt and in writings from ancient Indiin writings from ancient India.

Music has been used as a tool of healing since ancient times, appearing in the writings of the Greek philosophers Pythagoras, Aristotle, and Plato.

Finding ancient writings on eternal existence during one of his last expeditions, makes him come back there in search of the meaning of life itself.

Rooted in the writings and teachings of ancient cultures, teaching to the whole child suggests a balanced educational experience in order to prepare children to contribute and live in a productive way within a society.

Researchers have used ancient artifacts and writings to support theories placing the Dal's birth in the British Isles, Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

And, ancient Great Dane history is also pretty amazing as writings of Dane like dogs in Chinese literature date back to around 1120 BC!