Sentences with phrase «preconceived notions in»

And now we get to see some discrepancies between the typical preconceived notions in the «active» vs. «passive» debate.

Not exact matches

We give the facts that confirm our preconceived notions more intellectual weight in our minds, and we omit the elements that may contradict our beliefs.
«We'll need tenured people with great experience as the company evolves,» he says, «but in these early, innovative days, we need sharp people who really don't have any preconceived notions
It's just a shame that we haven't come to the point in society where it should be required that those who make decisions must meet certain, more highly regulated, fool proof, corruption resistant criteria proving their intellect and open mindedness as well as weeding out individuals with preconceived notions, racist, sexist or religiously or other discriminative views (even if they themselves don't believe they are discriminative in their beliefs... this happens more than many people realize) and overall ignorant minds.
Virtually all those who bandy about the word «biblical» cherry - pick verses to substantiate a preconceived notion instead of dealing with it in context.
Not for whether or not it fits your preconceived notion of God and how / why he would do what he does but rather for what it does for you in your life.
Ask Jesus in faith for dicernment and start reading the new testament... You will be shocked when you lay down your preconceived notions and... see and hear truth... see how christ sets an example... feel the truth...
In fact, we often need to have our own beliefs challenged precisely in order to free our understanding of God from preconceived notions, in order to open our minds and hearts to the real greatness of GoIn fact, we often need to have our own beliefs challenged precisely in order to free our understanding of God from preconceived notions, in order to open our minds and hearts to the real greatness of Goin order to free our understanding of God from preconceived notions, in order to open our minds and hearts to the real greatness of Goin order to open our minds and hearts to the real greatness of God.
In keeping to this attitude we grant the text the opportunity to appear as an authentically different being and to manifest its own truth over and against our preconceived notions
@DWN,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, When I read the bible years ago, I went in with preconceived notion that there was some sort of factual evidence, some consistency,....
If you study BASIC BIOLOGY, and BASIC PHYSICS, and go into the works of Darwin and Newton and Einstein with «preconceived notions» (which you got from bible brainwashing) then you «may come out as confused as when you went in
In response to the first quote from Palmer, we would say that one reason the Calvinist so clearly see election in this text is precisely because they read the Bible with preconceived notions about electioIn response to the first quote from Palmer, we would say that one reason the Calvinist so clearly see election in this text is precisely because they read the Bible with preconceived notions about electioin this text is precisely because they read the Bible with preconceived notions about election.
An honest look at the Bible, unbiased by preconceived theological notions or denominational ax - grinding, so Campbell argued, would lead the individual to the conclusion that it spoke clearly and with a single voice and that its pattern could be duplicated in the present day.
David Dark, author of The Sacredness of Questioning Everything, seems to appreciate Colbert as well, for he begins his chapter on «Questioning Our Offendedness» with a «tip of the hat» to the comic genius of the caricature that is Stephen Colbert — a caricature that highlights how «we develop a built - in resistance to any information that refuses to fall in line with our preconceived notions
For example, some who interpret universal subordination of women to men in 1 Timothy 2:8 - 15 adjust other passages to their preconceived notions.
Social agencies, welfare groups, religious organizations, commercial concerns, all have marched into our communities — especially our inner - city communities — with preconceived notions of superimposing their structures upon a community, of afflicting a community with a structure that was developed in some think tank without consulting any significant forces within the community itself.
In reply to me saying, «Without a preconceived notion of a god creating the whole thing, you can't logically get there», you said, «Ok, agreed.»
That argument was settled on July 2, 2012 at 6:02 pm (EDT) when you, in reply to me saying, «Without a preconceived notion of a god creating the whole thing, you can't logically get there», said «Ok, agreed.»
In other words, the two sermons do not differ in many of the ways we might have expected them to on the basis of preconceived notions about liberalism and fundamentalisIn other words, the two sermons do not differ in many of the ways we might have expected them to on the basis of preconceived notions about liberalism and fundamentalisin many of the ways we might have expected them to on the basis of preconceived notions about liberalism and fundamentalism.
Frozen food producers, however, are tired of declining sales due to preconceived notions about the nutritional value — or what is believed to be a lack thereof — in their products.
«This farm destroys any preconceived notion of organic farms you may have,» Bill Spiegel says of Rodale Institute in his Agriculture.com review.
If anyone reading this is leery of tofurkey products (as I was before trying it here), I assure you the flavors in this recipe are strong enough to compete with any preconceived notion of a nasty tofu taste!
«We live in a society where people have preconceived notions, where it's O.K. to judge,» Smith says.
It's also the flavour of the season in public education, so it will likely also be mined by «systematizers» for insights and examples that support preconceived notions about what's best for today's students.
For this to happen, though, I had to let go of some preconceived notions about parenting, such as that a baby needs to sleep in a crib and that babies must be pushed toward adult sleep patterns.
«We come to motherhood with preconceived notions and stars in our eyes,» says Debra Gilbert Rosenberg, a licensed clinical social worker, the author of Motherhood Without Guilt: Being the Best Mother You Can Be and Feeling Great About It, and a psychotherapist in Oak Brook, Ill. «The truth is motherhood is tedious, repetitive, sometimes even boring and definitely not glamorous.»
Sometimes kids have a preconceived notion of liking or not liking a food even before they try it so engaging in conversation and respecting where they are coming from may actually lead to an increased level of cooperation.
Another thing to remember is toddlers don't have preconceived notions of what «goes together»... For example, I finely chop broccoli and put it in a PB & J sandwich or scrambled eggs.
«Can those subtleties be applied in a balanced way in people who are coming in with clear biases and preconceived notions
«We went in with a preconceived notion of how Jupiter worked, and I would say we have to eat some humble pie,» says Juno mission leader Scott Bolton, a planetary scientist at the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio.
In fact, I believe firmly that the worst thing a scientist can do is to have a preconceived notion about what you are going to find because it can skew your interpretation of the data.
Valuing distinct experiences and perspectives in science can provide an advantage while relying on preconceived notions can not.
We had no preconceived notions that it would turn out to be anything as exciting as it was in the end.
«My preconceived notions of the limitations of DNA have been consistently shattered by our new advances in DNA nanotechnology,» said William Shih, Ph.D., who is co-author of the study and a Wyss Institute Founding Core Faculty member, as well as Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at Harvard Medical School and the Department of Cancer Biology at the Dana - Farber Cancer Institute.
According to Jonathon Thomas, CIRM's chair of the board, the first step in developing the new plan was «us throwing out all our preconceived notions
«We went in with a preconceived notion of how Jupiter worked,» says Scott Bolton.
That's why we go in there, feels good to sweat, but I think we sort of have this preconceived notion that by sweating we're detoxing, so we just think the more we sweat, the better.
In today's episode, Dr. Kelly Brogan, a holistic psychiatrist and the author of «A Mind of Your Own,» challenges our preconceived notions about the causes and treatment of depression and other mental illnesses.
Because foam rollers are present in many gyms and athletic training rooms, subjects may have preconceived notions of foam rolling being beneficial.
Now, in this scenario, what most people typically do is they ignore the evidence that conflicts with their views and then they pay attention to and cherry - pick only the evidence that supports their preconceived notions.
And I love when you have some preconceived notion about what won't work for you but then you find the perfect cut / style of said item and fall in love.
Each day, I pushed myself outside my comfort zone by trying a new activity I'd never done before — leaving my preconceived notions behind (or at least trying to)-- all in the name of discovering a better version of myself.
I escaped the Pope madness in DC and took a road trip up to Pennsylvania to help Daddy Bob take care of Mamma B. Whatever preconceived notions you have about old people, retirement homes, and country living... it's probably not even close to this.
While it's true that a guy won't truly get to know you until you're face to face, he'll still be gathering lots of preconceived notions about you based on your social profiles, so make sure they are portraying you in a somewhat flattering light.
In order to help you unpack some of the preconceived notions and deep - seated fears that led you to your wallflower status, here are some common misconceptions that women face when wondering «should I ask him out?»
But I am certain that if I met this guy in a bar and didn't have a preconceived notion of how special he was, I would have picked up on the red flags more easily — they were not buried deeply.
«There's no preconceived notions,» said Christian in a BTB testimonial.
That locals may be a bit less uptight with sexuality, but should be approached with the utmost respect and no preconceived notion POF Germany is a land lacking in morals or taboos.
WHEN Ten decided to take a punt on a local version of US reality series, The Bachelor in 2013, they were at the forefront of what would become 2016's Dating Naked is a series that explores the art of romance, free of preconceived notions, stereotypes — and clothes.
None of that really matters though when Cate Blanchett slinks onto the screen and destroys everything, from Thor's hammer to any preconceived notions you had about women in their late - 40's.
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