Sentences with phrase «of faith groups»

David Pocklington's «interests remain with public policy issues... and the dynamics of the involvement of faith groups in the development and application of new legislation, particularly in relation to the environment.»

Have we ignored the teachings of faith groups in our treatment of the natural environment?

They also note successful examples of faith groups organizing themselves across traditions and within countries or regions to be more accessible partners to governments and donors.

His resolution comes before a Common Council committee Tuesday night, after a number of faith groups, community organizations and individuals expressed concern about civil and human rights under the incoming Trump administration.

But the freedom of faith groups to disagree is protected in the bill.

Labour gave with one hand, praising the role of faith groups in civil society and extending faith involvement in schools, while also coming to blows over adoption agencies and Alistair Campbell's infamous avoidance of religion.

And yet it is becoming increasingly noticeable that the ability of faith groups to «think the unthinkable» is a core asset for such an alliance.

It is exactly four years to the day since Citizens UK held an assembly at the Barbican which saw 2,000 people from civil society institutions, many of them faith groups, putting the issue of capping the cost of credit to the Treasury portfolio politicians of the three major parties.

This seemingly unlikely ability of faith groups to be ahead of the curve on these issues was noticed by journalists at the time of our initial actions.

Congratulations to the Quakers and to everybody involved from the wide range of faith groups and secular perspectives in launching an effective campaign for Waheed's amendment.

And it's based on using volunteers, ordinary residents, Labour party members, trade union members, members of faith groups, civil society.

Further, most are absolutely certain that their particular interpretations are correct, and that the many hundreds of faith groups which teach opposing beliefs are in error.»

Generally speaking, the theologians in each of these faith groups are sincere, intelligent, devout, thoughtful and careful in their interpretation of the Bible.

But the office's closure was protested by a variety of faith groups, including representatives from the Jewish, Sikh, and Muslim communities, who called its work valuable.

Gregory Arthur Weiler is just one of the first of your terrorist extremist wing and with folks such as Tramma's post down below, and the soon coming attacks on the Faithful from Atheist, I predict that in my life time Atheist will join the rest of the Faith groups with its list of current atrocities.

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order today launching a new initiative designed to bolster the influence of faith groups in government.

With her own children grown up and left home, she became «Auntie Faith» to several generations of boys from the John Fisher School, attending the weekly meetings of the Faith group and providing toast and tea after the talks.

They wonder what ecclesial status Tony Palmer — a longtime friend of the pope's who arranged the meeting — has, why the pope of the poor chose a prosperity - preaching Word of Faith group out of all the possible choices, and what the future implications might be.

The fundamental issue is: how divergent can your views be and still be a part of a faith group (in contrast to forming a new one).

The obvious question is, how divergent can your views be and still be a part of a faith group (in contrast to forming a new one)?

Significantly, a majority of every faith group is opposed to religious selection: nearly two thirds (63 %) of Catholic respondents are opposed, as are 82 % of Muslims.

The Tribunal's interpretation of s. 24 (1)(a) would have the effect of severely restricting the manner in which that religious activity will be carried out, as the Tribunal's interpretation would require them to confine their charitable work to members of their faith group, when they see their religious mandate as to serve all of the needy without discrimination.»

Not exact matches

Last month, he said: «We are now seeing the rise of many populist groups across the world that are increasingly aggressive towards those who adhere to a minority faith.

Activist Faith Bosworth of a German group known as Peng Collective said Google has been a media darling for too long.

It's a group defined by its values — faith, community and family — all of which directly influence buying decisions, brand loyalty and attitudes towards brands.

In Zubik, religious groups say that the act of filing a notice, while still allowing the coverage, imposes an unfair burden on them that violates their faith.

If you're interviewing for a position at the Vanderbloemen Search Group — a Houston - based firm that staffs churches and other faith - based organizations — don't be surprised to receive a text message asking a quirky question of sorts around 10:00 in the evening.

One of the first groups to sign up for #SleepOutAmerica was the 8th graders of St. Thomas More Faith Formation....

This includes donor - advised funds at houses of worship and as well as those that have a mission to serve a particular faith group or in the name of a particular faith, such as Jewish Federations or Catholic Community Foundations.

He supports his argument with numerous persuasive anecdotes about individuals who have walked out of the underclass with the help of faith - based, grassroots groups that practice «hard - headed, soft - hearted» compassion.

So, is the Army not the responsibility of the federal government, and wouldn't their support for a faith specific event such as this (it doesn't even cater to all Christian groups, only the evangelicals) be seen as an endorsement of evangelicalism by the federal government?

A clause in the bill prohibits faith - based groups from using governmental money to «proselytize,» though, and Olasky fears that this endangers the effective heart of their ministry.

I don't think the Mormons would consider it «respectful» or «tolerant» if a group of non-Mormons co-opted and reinterpreted their sacred rituals to serve the purposes of their own non-Mormon faiths.

It is not fair to simply group all believers of a religious into disillusioned when many people say they live their lives only through faith.

The most comprehensive study of its kind, it provides detailed county - by - county information on congregations, members, adherents and attendance for 236 different faiths groups.

But you can trust that other have seen him, you can trust what was written about him, thus it take really takes faith (evident demonstrations) to believe that Abraham existed because you honestly can't say you met the guy in person, but you believe right along with millions of other people who have met him either, as a group we are convinced that he was real.

CNN: As sex trade increases around conventions, faith - based groups step up efforts It's 10 p.m. in Charlotte's trendy NoDa district, and a handful of women and one man have hunkered down over French press coffee and pastries.

It's a bit egotistic to think your group of faiths is the only one that doesn't focus on the self.

I suppose that we couldn't expect much more, since there is little incentive not to lie without fear of God... barring faith in some truly man - made myths that I'm sure this group is willing to offer.

If the American civil religion has a credo, it might be the remark that Dwight Eisenhower made to a group in New York's Waldorf - Astoria just before Christmas in 1952: «Our form of Government has no sense unless it is founded in a deeply felt religious faith, and I don't care what it is.»

Groups such as Catholics United and Faith in Public Life got off the ground during and just after the 2004 election when a Catholic Democratic presidential nominee - Sen. John Kerry - was hard - pressed to find Catholic support in the face of condemnations from some Catholic bishops over his support for abortion rights.

Team Muhafiz follows a group of male and female teenagers from different faith backgrounds tackling crime and other social issues prevalent in the city of Karachi.

I am happy that the writer had the choices that she did... She is also free to decide whether or not she is a Catholic... She however, took an available medication for a health problem... most Catholic facilities recognize such health problems and allow for that treatment... I am completly puzzled, though, that she would not want other Catholics to be able to choose differently than she did... for those people who wish to use contraceptive services and medication, options are open to them... I am not Catholic, did not grow up in a faith based family, and don't know whether a God exists or not... However, to leave a relgious group with no option but to contradict its own tenets is an attempt by those who don't believe in those tenents to mock them, certainly, but more to erode them... this seems the aim of many and when those folks operate from inside the government... that intrusion is an overreach of the govenrment...

The working group has been urging governments, companies and other stakeholders to increase the role Christian and other faith - based organisations have in tackling humanitarian crises such as lack of food, water or sanitation, as well as civil wars, religious persecution or natural disasters.

Sure, invite people who aren't members of your faith / club / beliefs to attend your meetings and learn more, but if they want to join or be a leader, shouldn't the group be able to have at least some basic, common - sense requirements that they themselves set?

Since Atheism is the absence of religion & isn't based on faith this ban only applies to religious groups & churches.

We began attending a church and small faith group, which helped us learn to give of ourselves, our time and our resources.

Some of these men were friends; some were influences on one another; but as a group they had surprisingly little in common apart from their faith.

In the ancient Norse faith, Odin leads a group of Hunters during the time of the Winter Solstice, and they take shelter at a mortal farmstead for the night when a nasty storm hits.

really what sense does that make.ultimately, i's so sick and tired of christian groups prtotesting things after the fact it portrays the Christian faith as an alternative lifestyle.