Sentences with phrase «rather than the practical»

The more I read the other comments the more I think this an academic, rather than a practical point.

DOL's «accelerated implementation deadline,» he continued, «was driven by political motives rather than practical reality.»

The practical and professional emphasis in the seminary has been in the direction of administration, social work, and ecclesiastical machinery rather than the practical discipline of the spiritual life.

Prayer but a shortened version of meditation that having come over the many centuries / as the art of true prayer in meditation was lost / where the focus of reality had turned to the external based on ideas belief / rather than practical spiritual experience of one turning the senses inward / thus knowing / not believing.

«1 Niebuhr said that he had been frequently challenged to prove that his interests were theological rather than practical, but, he said, «I have always refused to enter a defense, partly because I thought the point was well taken and partly because the distinction did not interest me.

Although there was still an urgency to resolve our national debt, the argument had been «romanticized» (in the author's words) to the point that serious moral arguments were made, rather than practical ones.

It seems the point is really to have a feeling of control or even to make EU citizens jumps through hoops for the sake of affirming that being working in the UK is a privilege rather than a right EU citizens have on an equal footing with British citizens so a symbolic rather than a practical distinction.

When Pope Benedict did take action on the increasingly horrific scandal taking place in Ireland, he did so in a manner which prioritised spiritual solutions rather than practical ones.

«Those who talk about restructuring see it as largely political opportunism, in my opinion, rather than practical reality.

2.8 million) will be available in 2005 — although the small size of the increase makes its value symbolic rather than practical.

For me fashion is more about being artistic rather than practical, we have to feel free to rework anything as we please so how about we slam our sleep and workout wear together today!

For too long the vast majority of pre-service programs have failed to address the core competencies of the profession, focused as they are upon ivory tower approaches and research rather than the practical skills andread more

Traditional teacher preparation programs are not equipped to develop teachers to fill this kind of national need, as historically they have lacked a real connection to school districts as the «client,» focusing on academics rather than practical application.

For too long the vast majority of pre-service programs have failed to address the core competencies of the profession, focused as they are upon ivory tower approaches and research rather than the practical skills and tools new teachers need in order to do their work well.

Fifty - four percent of state resources are conceptual in nature, providing information about standards rather than practical resources to use in classroom instruction.

The Skoda Kodiaq Scout comes with silver - coloured «skid plates» front and rear (although they look cosmetic rather than practical) and more silver colour details on the grille, window surrounds and sills.

In spite of the performance - focused brief, the Audi S6 is best described as an effortlessly fast executive sedan rather than a practical four - door with sporty ambitions.

Straight from the horses mouth... the «consensus» has political, rather than practical utility: The public's perception of that scientific consensus is necessary to stimulate political debate about solutions.

This is to say that the «consensus» has political, rather than practical utility: it is more useful to the task of mobilising towards «action on climate change» than it is informing the debate about what kind of problem climate change is, and what the options for dealing with it are.

Babin concludes that «the biggest barrier now seems to be the outdated attitude that sees bikes only as a recreational athletic opportunity rather than a practical transportation option.»

Ecotricity CEO's EV is Ready for a Name When I last posted on Dale Vince, CEO of Ecotricity, and his plans for an electric sports car to rival the Tesla, many readers felt it was another pointless show project, rather than a practical transportation

Ecotricity CEO's EV is Ready for a Name When I last posted on Dale Vince, CEO of Ecotricity, and his plans for an electric sports car to rival the Tesla, many readers felt it was another pointless show project, rather than a practical transportation option.

It would literally take nearly a treatise to answer this question and it would still be more theoretical rather than practical, as the answer to this question will inevitably be one largely born of a variety of licenses and contractual agreements and will differ with each production.

On the other hand, some saw it more as a political move rather than a practical consideration.

They are usually imaginative, rather than practical.

This Bagger Resume will focus on your transferable skills rather than any practical experience.

Their lecturers, in contrast, may view the degree as an academic background to an area rather than a practical «how to...» training course.

This format emphasizes on relevant skills and expertise rather than practical experiences.

It is entirely reasonable to ask whether it is adequate that at the end of a sustained ten year process of reconciliation the government has failed to provide a national response and detailed plan of action for implementation of the recommendations of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation and has instead dismissed them as being of largely symbolic rather than practical application.

A preparation for parenthood program that focuses on the psychological rather than practical and physical aspects of pregnancy and early parenthood has the potential to improve both postnatal mood and parenting stress for all women, irrespective of whether they experience depressive symptoms during pregnancy.

Not exact matches

Rather than another 60,000 - foot view of social media, he's collected a series of practical tips that you can apply immediately to get your message out and acquire new customers.

«We would like to have a practical and workable solution rather than having an aggressive and hostile EPA suing at the drop of a hat,» said Rodger.

Based on his studies during the 1960s and his practical experience in the early 1970s, Milken was determined to focus, first, on future cash flow rather than the past as reflected in book value and reported earnings; and second, to consider human capital part of the balance sheet.

Modi has championed the initiative as a practical and streamlined method to attract companies to India for the purpose of making their products, rather than merely marketing them there.

I tend to fall more towards the practical in this situation and rather than gossip about it will continue to focus on making Online Marketing Blog a useful resource to our clients, our team at TopRank and anyone else in the search marketing industry that finds it useful.

Safal Niveshak approach is more towards practical utility rather than bookish knowledge.

«For Canadians approaching retirement it is important to have a practical perspective on their future that focuses on how to achieve their desired lifestyle — rather than simply on what retirement will cost.»

Some are valid... some are maybe less so, but there are practical ways we can make our devotion a habit rather than a chore.

They would much rather stick to their faulty religion - oriented methods than help communities that need practical solutions.

Wesley plumbed the whole of the Christian tradition and the Scriptures but bent this work to practical rather than speculative purposes - to issues of the shape of Christian life and existence.

In fact, a liberationist outlook obscures rather than clarifies the practical imperatives of Christian ministry within the U.S.

They want some big splashy teaching, like for instance — a course in miracles, rather than putting into practice in very practical ways with the people around them what the Isaiah says God requires (i.e. — love, patience, prayer, meditation, hopefulness, justice, etc).

But for practical purposes it is now the increase of goods and services rather than the good of humanity as defined in any other way that governs policy and action.

Accompanied — almost drowned out — by the kids» rock band, the words point out the practical value of the recommended behavior, rather than exhorting.

This is very different from simply imposing changing forms on an indestructible matter, and the practical implications call for conservation rather than continued exploitation.

In varying degrees, most of them want practical theology to become more critical and philosophical, more public (in the sense of being more oriented toward the church's ministry to the world rather than simply preoccupied with the needs of its own internal life), and more related to an analysis of the various situations and contexts of theology.

Administrators worry that doctoral students increasingly will be trained in the history of religion or comparative religions rather than in Bible, theology, ethics, church history and practical studies — the traditional fields of theological education.

In general, I wondered about Boulton's emphasis on the «practical»: If proper theology and proper Christian formation go hand - in - hand, which «speculative» (rather than strictly «practical») theologian would disagree?

Sometimes this practical wisdom makes us recognize that we must settle for the least - bad option rather than the ideal outcome we construct in our imaginations.

God's reality is posited rather than simply affirmed, and it is removed from the realm of theory and located in that of practical thought.