Sentences with phrase «of general reflection»

He must either become more and more unreasonably dogmatic, affirming that on all these questions he has answers given him by his tradition that are not subject to further adjudication, or else he must finally acknowledge that his theological work does rest upon presuppositions that are subject to evaluation in the context of general reflection.

The problem, then, is how the theologian should reach his conclusions on those broader questions of general reflection presupposed in his work.

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It will not be an accurate reflection of the «general» level of home values because the median is taken from the set of mid-range home sales that happened in the period, ignoring the high - end homes that didn't sell.

The Calgary Herald «s Dec. 24, 1983, edition was a reflection of its time: Jeanne Sauvé was appointed Canada's first female Governor General; retailer Waterbed Warehouse opened its third local big box store; and a Vancouver janitor was en route to Parliament Hill to perform an anti-Trudeau (Pierre Elliott) version of «Twelve Days of Christmas,» complete with the lyric «five metric morons.»

The on - the - nose conforming and FHA loan limits in Missouri is a reflection of the general affordability of homes in the state.

Since the fundamental and indispensable unit of Christian community is the Church, these trends in general intellectual culture have in the last fifteen years stimulated a great deal of ecclesiological reflection: one can draw an interesting line of influence from MacIntyre and Habits of the Heart to Stanley Hauerwas and then to John Milbank and the other proponents of radical orthodoxy, all of whom tend to be pronouncedly ecclesiocentric in their thinking.

First, replies to a couple of specific individuals, and then a more general reflection: @Still Cynical: You know what makes ME cynical?

Some theologians have idealized a purity of theological work that would make it unaffected by this general human reflection on the human situation.

Much of the energy that goes into reflection about the Christian tradition in general, and Christology in particular, is generated by awareness of its oppressive character.

Reflection on general principles, the further and to a certain extent always possible elaboration of such principles in the direction of greater concreteness can not in principle keep pace with the increasing complexity of subject - matter and circumstances of individual and social decisions.

For as well as theoretical reflection on the moral significance of a decision, there are other ways and means by which a human being can either become clear about the rightness and conformity to God's will of a decision, or at least improve the conditions for its correct formation: the general cultivation of courage, unselfishness, self - denial, the practice of the art of making vital particular decisions which can not be deduced by purely theoretical consideration as this art is taught by the masters of the spiritual life.

Moreover, the unique events relevant to theology, the genuine intuition of religious experience, and revelation - theological reflection can not reach into the metaphysical core anymore and at all.2 David Pailin appropriately summarizes this process - theological confession for the dissolution of revealed theology into general metaphysics in saying:

But surely none of these assessments of that bellicose era can hold a candle to General Robert E. Lee's reflections on it: «had forbearance and wisdom been practiced by both sides,» it might have been prevented.

The latest book in a series of which he is general editor offers a reflection on sex, marriage, and Christian love that appeals for solid grounding in the Bible and a tradition of moderate Calvinism.

But as I closed our last hour with a general philosophical reflection on the healthy - minded way of taking life, I should like at this point to make another philosophical reflection upon it before turning to that heavier task.

Chapter Two turns from these general introductory reflections to a presentation of ontological and psychological ideas that underlie the descriptive treatments of the several structures of existence.

Most observers agree today that this chapter is a composite one, containing some general apocalyptic material from Mark's own as well as some genuine reflections of Jesus» own teaching.

In general, the Christian feeling for the solidarity of believers and the expressions of this in prayer and devotion can stimulate relational theology to maximize the social - organic character of its reflection, and thus present death as less of an atomistic event and more as an occasion in a society of events that share a real union through internal relations.

Catechetics is a further area of theological reflection that has developed in recent years following the publication of the Catechism and the General Catechetical Directory.

Whether and how far these reflections concerning a positive relation between spirit and matter may be significant when it is a question of asking in philosophical and theological terms whether an ontological connection between man and the animal kingdom asserted by the natural sciences to be a fact, is open to an explanatory interpretation on the basis of the nature of spirit and matter, can only be judged after we have examined some aspects of «becoming» in general.

We have given the reader a general idea as to how Christian transcendence could be situated in time; we have also given an introduction to the process mode of thinking to be used in our reflections.

My reflections arose, as I have indicated, in part from formative books and teachers, but they also grew out of grappling with Scripture (one of the lightning bolts here was the simple but profound insight of realizing once again the ineradicable connection of form and content — for instance, what is said in a parable can not be said in any other way), and with the complex business, endemic to academic theologians, of, as Kierkegaard would put it, becoming a Christian (not in general or for someone else but in particular and for me).

When viewed as a general guide to faith rather than as a collection of specific teachings, the Bible can provide a basis for theological reflection and dialogue about every aspect of life for contemporary Christians.

The artistic nature of the scene is clear: the setting of the questions to build up to a climax; the representative role of Peter; the post-Easter confession; the sudden appearance of the crowd when the time comes for general instruction, as so often in Mark; the reflection of the situation of a Church facing the possibility of persecution; and the way in which the whole pencope moves to its climax in the last two verses.

A recent article in the C. S. Lewis Bulletin maintains that while Reflections on the Psalms (Harcourt, 1958) is «one of the lesser known works in the Lewis Canon,» it «remains the one book on the Psalms that would satisfy the general reader in our time» (Carol Ann Brown, «Mirrors of Ourselves: Reflections from the Psalms,» CSLB X: 8, June 1979, pp. 1 - 5).

This is true only if that general reader welcomes the negative contribution that Reflections makes to the Christian's understanding of Judaism.

By contrast, most theologies proceed by reflection on what is regarded to be a general character of things.

They harmonize with paternal theism beautifully; but they harmonize with all reflection whatever upon the dependence of mankind on general causes; and we must, I think, consider them not subordinate but coordinate parts of that great complex excitement in the study of which we are engaged.

I have followed what I take to be the general logic of classical christological reflection, using the crucifixion narrative of the Gospels to illustrate the way this faith is generated and nurtured.

These reflections on the general nature of responsibility have partly defined the form of the Church's accountability.

One can in this general way regard the implicate order as a further development of what is already present in Spinoza, as well as in Heraclitus, Cusano, Leibniz, Whitehead and others, a development that is capable of making full contact with modern science, and yet opens up a way to assimilate common experience and general philosophical reflections on this experience, to give a single, whole, unfragmented world view.

«The disputes brought about by this new theological reflection,» the generals state,»... have fostered a favorable climate and given a new tone to the Marxist penetration of Catholic — and in general, Christian — theology and practice.»

Bohm notes that we also need «a development that is capable of making full contact with modem science, and yet opens up a way to assimilate common experience and general philosophical reflection on this experience, to give a single, whole, unfragmented world view» (above, p. 42).

In the case of a «speculative system» which fuses historically obsolete cosmologies, Whitehead's repeated and in fact passionate emphasis that the «elucidation of immediate experience is the sole justification for any thought» (PR 4/6) seems not at all able to be brought into some coherent association, Whitehead's reflection that we could ask ourselves «whether the type of thought involved [in his cosmology] be not a transformation of some main doctrines of Absolute Idealism onto a realistic basis» (PR xiii / viii) may hit not only upon the widespread skepticism with regard to the «main doctrines of Absolute Idealism» in general, but also, in particular, upon doubts concerning their ability to be transformed «onto a realistic basis.»

We also see in the feelings of White's characters a reflection of his ambiguous attitude toward people in general.

None of my reflections in this essay seek to offer an explanation of anything, least of all of religion in general or of ritual in particular.

A recent article in the C. S. Lewis Bulletin maintains that while Reflections on the Psalms (Harcourt, 1958) is «one of the lesser known works in the Lewis Canon,» it «remains the one book on the Psalms that would satisfy the general reader in our time» (Carol Ann Brown, «Mirrors of Ourselves: Reflections from the...

The third stanza moves from the personal to a general reflection on the «killing and quickening» power of the «Lord of power,» who controls nature (stanza 1) and every individual (stanza 2).

Some features of his style can be explained as reflections of Aramaic tradition or thinking; in general, however, his manner of writing seems to be due to (1) his intention to report rather than to create, and (2) his training, or lack of it, which results in a style colloquial or «oral» rather than literary.

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«Today marks the opening of this exciting addition to Cleveland, a reflection of the hard work and determination of this community and the hotel's more than 350 team members,» said Teri Agosta, general manager, Hilton Cleveland Downtown.

October 27 — Arsenal's annual general meeting — an almost pointless gathering of shareholders as the two largest (Stan Kroenke and Alisher Usmanov) control 97 % of the shares — was a stormy reflection of the relationship between the club and its London - based support.

In these days, I had the time to do a lot of reflection on myself, and past experiences not only involving birth, but of life in general.

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The issues around state power and surveillance raised by Edward Snowden's revelations should be an important theme in the upcoming general election, while the symbolic double anniversary of Magna Carta (aged 800) and the web (aged 25) offers an opportunity for critical reflection on how to upgrade fundamental liberties in response to new threats and re-imagine how technology can serve the common good.

The former work and pensions secretary, whose resignation from the cabinet and criticism of Gordon Brown last June nearly toppled the prime minister, has told his constituency Labour party in Stalybridge and Hyde he will be standing down as their MP but that his decision is personal and, after 20 years in the Westminster political system, no reflection on Labour's chances at the next general election.

One year on from the general election and formation of the coalition government, there are new books of analysis and reflection.

Christine Blower, General Secretary of the NUT, said: «Time and again we see Michael Gove rushing to push through educational reforms that are not properly thought out and are simply a reflection of his own personal preferences.

National Union of Teachers (NUT) general secretary Steve Sinnot said the London bombings had «triggered rightly a «reflection on how society can tackle ideologies which lead to terrorism».

The Honourable Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. (Rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to use the occasion of the celebration for sober reflection and pray for peace, unity and progress of the nation in its march to nationhood.