Sentences with phrase «in dialogue on the issue»

He told reporters he hoped to engage in dialogue on the issue during his trip.

Community members and leading and upcoming Ugandan scientists engaged in dialogue on issues surrounding HIV vaccines, microbicides and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Not exact matches

The board made no effort whatsoever to engage in dialogue on these critical issues for all shareholders prior to responding.

A government source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Harper intends to raise human rights concerns in a «frank dialogue» with the Chinese leadership — an issue the source described as a «delicate balance.»

It is APF Canada's belief that a constructive and inclusive dialogue on the issue of foreign ownership of residential real estate in Vancouver be predicated on hard data and corroborative facts.

That about sums up the state of U.S. token sales in the wake of new dialogue on whether the mechanism, by which startups are issuing custom cryptocurrencies to raise funds, is compliant with the law.

That, in turn, has a chilling effect on other commenters, ultimately resulting in less open dialogue on an issue.

This week in Beijing, Mr. Wang Qishan, vice premier and leader of the Chinese delegation at the fifth Sino - US Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED), a mechanism launched in 2006 to discuss long - term strategic issues between the two countries, called on the US to take swift action to protect Chinese investments in the US.

The outcome of the dialogue in Tallinn was sobering, as it is difficult to come closer on substantive issues.

Different organizations will highlight different issues: Some Jewish leaders will be most concerned with anti-Semitism, Vatican relations with Israel, and the Israeli - Palestinian conflict; others will focus on interfaith dialogue on theology and history; others will discuss social and economic policy, and the place of religion in politics and the public square.

«Through the UK - Sudan Strategic Dialogue, and our policy of phased engagement, we continue to raise human rights issues with the government of Sudan and make regular representations on freedom of religion or belief, including in relation to reported church demolitions, most recently during the Archbishop of Canterbury's visit to Sudan in July.»

Given the latest medical data concerning the distinct characteristics of the fetus and its ability to survive outside the womb at a startlingly early age, it is little wonder that in the past few years several of the denominations that once took a more open position on abortion have retreated somewhat: the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is now studying the issue; in a 1980 statement on social principles, the UMC moved to a more qualified position; the Episcopal Church and the recently formed Evangelical Lutheran Church in America seem to be in the process of toning down their earlier positions (or those of a predecessor body) The Lutherans defeated a resolution in their 1989 Assembly which would have been consistent with the liberal position of the LCA predecessor body, and a 1988 Lutheran - Episcopal dialogue report refers to the fetus as «embryonic humanity» with claims on society.

She sees as promising and gratifying the openness and participation of Pentecostals in dialogue with other Christian churches on a broad range of issues — from theological and liturgical matters to the question of women's participation in church and society.

And I take it as established that Hausman has shown a means whereby we can understand Bergson's approach as both metaphorical and rational2 As I am certain the reader does, I have questions I would like answered in light of their important insights and these interpretations of Bergson, but the issue I will examine presently is how Gunter's thesis and Hausman's elaboration might affect our understanding of Bergson's influence on Whitehead.3 The view of Bergson Gunter seeks to supplant is very widely held, and indeed was held, (if not really defended) until recently even by Professor Hausman (see the «Dialogue» below).

In my years as a theology professor, as a rare conservative in higher education, I became accustomed to calls for dialogue on this or that issuIn my years as a theology professor, as a rare conservative in higher education, I became accustomed to calls for dialogue on this or that issuin higher education, I became accustomed to calls for dialogue on this or that issue.

The fact that these issues are «on the table» does not mean that they are «up for grabs,» but rather that they must be pursued with rigor and honesty in our continuing dialogue.

The dialogue around the issue could have been lifted from any discussion on the topic in any movie.

See also Barbour, Ian G., Issues in Science and Religion (New York: Harper and Row, Publishers, 1971); by the same author, Myths, Models and Paradigms (New York: Harper and Row, Publishers, 1974); also, Barbour, Ian G., ed., Science and Religion: New Perspectives on the Dialogue (New York: Harper and Row, Publishers, 1968); see also by the same author, Science and Secularity: The Ethics of Technology (New York: Harper and Row, Publishers, 1970); also, Technology.

See, for instance, Whitehead's RM; Hartshorne's Creative Synthesis and Philosophic Method (La Salle, Ill.: Open Court, 1970); John B. Cobb, Jr.'s «Buddhist Emptiness and the Christian Cod,» Journal of the American Academy of Religion 45/1 (March, 1977), 11 - 26; and Christ in a Pluralistic Age (Philadelphia: Westminster, 1975); for several critical dialogues on this issue, see John Cobb's Theology in Process, edited by David Ray Griffin and Thomas J. J. Altizer (Philadelphia: Westminster, 1977).

Maybe the best way to amplify and elevate President Trump's understanding of that word «pro-life» would be for a premier Catholic university — say, for example, the University of Notre Dame — to invite him to campus to offer its commencement address, to explain his personal evolution on the abortion issue, and to share, listen, and learn with a cross-section of students and faculty in a respectful dialogue on the meaning of human dignity.

In conclusion, the issue of science and the Bible provides a clear occasion for the reader to carry on a dialogue with the Bible.

One important observation made at the consultation was that the dialogues should not be focused only on traditional faith - and - order issues, ignoring other important realities in the life of the churches involved.

He also said he was not ready to say it fit in with orthodox Christianity but noted there was dialogue between evangelicals and Mormons on a broad range of issues.

Thus papal absolutism contradicts much in the historical Catholic tradition that defends these more pluralistic sources of truth that engage in dialogue and make official definitions only when a broad consensus has been established on a particular issue.

Established in 2006, MomsRising and its members are organizing and speaking out to improve public policy and to change the national dialogue on issues that are critically important to America's families.

We hope that this will be an ongoing dialogue, so we invite you to comment on this issue in the comments section!

«Although we often disagree on policy, the speaker has been respectful of those differences and willing to engage in open dialogue to reach consensus on important issues facing our State,» Kolb said.

«We respect the governor's comments today on the complexities of the issues, and we are engaged in a constructive dialogue with his administration,» Oneida Nation spokesman Ray Halbritter said.

In the domestic sphere, how he tackles controversial issues such as PML - N's links with banned religious outfits like Lashkar - e-Tayba may have a crucial impact on the dialogue with India, especially for securing a mutually acceptable settlement of Kashmir.

Members of the Niger Delta Dialogue Team, otherwise known as Pan Niger Delta Group, led by former Information Minister, Chief Edwin Clark, will today (Saturday) meet in Abuja to decide on the key issues to be discussed when they meet with President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday next week.

The second edition of the «Y - Dialogues Vote on Issues» Campaign held in Kumasi ended with a general consensus by the teeming youth present to generate positive conversations on social media concerning the elections.

«I also raised with Premier Wen the issue of human rights in China and greater participation in the political process, including at a time of economic difficulty, and our wish to see a continuing dialogue on these issues,» Mr Cameron said.

«Sadly, Zephyr Teachout, having just stepped away from running a PAC, is reducing the «People's Pledge» to a political prop rather than engaging in a real dialogue — if she is truly serious about a real dialogue on this important issue, we will be happy to discuss it with her.»

However, it is important to at least start to process of a constructive dialogue on the issues which will shape the European debate in both countries in the immediate future.

We here in this area thrive on serious, open and honest dialogue concerning common issues.

Turnover in these demanding positions has been an issue and I thank CSEA President Denise Szymura and other union leaders for coming to the table with my social services and labor relations teams and me to have a constructive dialogue on how best to address that,» said Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz.

What did President Trump tell you in that «recent dialogue» that suddenly makes you so averse to listening to and speaking to your own people on this particular issue?

Join County Executive Molinaro on Thursday, June 5th to discuss the State of our County and share your questions and feedback in an open dialogue about the county issues important to you and your family.

I am sending the bill because I wanted my thoughts and position to be clear and specific in order to further the ongoing public dialogue on this important issue.»

He wouldn't weigh in on whether tenant advocates were right to be angry with Mr. Cuomo over rent regulations --» that issue is still being debated right now» — nor on how he thinks a straight extender on 421a for six months will affect his affordable housing plan, again insisting there was «real dialogue» going on and that his focus was on increasing the amount of affordable housing requiring through the tax break.

This report summarizes the findings of the 2016 - 2017 Halcyon Dialogue on robotics, taking an in - depth look at the critical issues of robotics policy, regulation and the effect this technology will have on the workforce and human / robot interaction in the near future.

Located in the heart of the nation's capital, the Program on Science in the Public Interest promotes direct dialogue with the government, industry, and the community on critical scientific issues and helps to develop the next generation of citizen scientists.

He is also a member of the ASM's committee on issues impacting under - represented minorities and particularly interested in engaging this population into the scientific dialogue.

Since the Program's creation, several dialogue meetings have been held to explore the spectrum of religious and scientific thinking on issues related to advances in our knowledge of genetics and to promote thoughtful dialogue and a search for common understanding of their ethical, theological, and social implications.

«He has encouraged scientists to proactively participate in dialogue on science - society issues, to truly listen to public concerns and questions, and not to lecture.

Holt and others in Budapest also emphasized that researchers in the «hard» sciences need to collaborate with researchers in the social sciences to contribute to dialogue around problems facing human beings, where individual decisions regarding issues such as energy use can have a significant effect on outcomes.

Google is calling for applications to its 2012 Google Policy Fellowships, which offer undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy «the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.»

By offering this Prize, Foresight hopes to encourage continued responsible coverage of nanotechnology as a means for engaging the public in dialogue leading to improved public policy on these important issues.

To raise awareness of these issues and stimulate a dialogue on sustainability within the jewellery industry, in partnership with Chopard, BoF hosted a panel discussion on how the industry can adopt the United Nations» 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs), with Julianne Moore, Colin Firth, Arizona Muse and Chinese singer and actor Roy Wang at the Baselworld watches and jewellery fair.

Wenders» film rarely addresses these issues head - on, opting instead to present its subject in a series of sympathetic dialogues and travelogues.