Sentences with phrase «reason than a defense»

Not exact matches

Yet Christians are commanded to be «prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you» (1 Peter 3:15), and unless one is determined to do no more than mutely wave people towards the nearest church, this can only be achieved by giving some account of the coherence (not perfection) and development (not fulfillment) one discerns in one's own life.

Though he verbally defended the old New England idea, it is interesting that he defended it more on the basis of reason and human rights than on the basis of Scripture, and this defense of congregational independence later provided arguments for advocates of the revolution against England.

The second that muslim put his hands on that man, for whatever reason «OTHER THAN SELF DEFENSE» it bacame felonious assault, and shame on the judge for allowing it.

For in fact he himself is that which is more than all reasons and more than every defense — he is a lover.

violence for any reason other than the defense of yourself, your property, or your family is just violence with no cause.

Other than self defense when we have no choice but protect the life of our family (and self / others) from violent attack, there is no reason for it.

Guns are off - the - shelf ready to kill, and while people like to reason from the outlier cases (the self - defense argument), unless you're a bail bondsman or a police officer, you are more likely to have your own gun used on you than to actually have an opportunity to use it to defend yourself.

Those three players might have been a part of the problem, but they weren't the reason the White Sox were so disappointing, Crumbling defense, especially in the infield, combined with hundreds and hundreds of at - bats given to low - upside young players, hamstrung the White Sox far more than the offseason mini-spending spree helped.

Whether it's Smith, Alshon Jeffery or even Nelson Algholor, Philly has to take some deep shots if for no other reason than to keep New England's defense honest.

And as Chelsea faltered in their title defense of their title for numerous reasons and all the other big hitters paved the way for an Arsenal title Arsenal the pressure that came with the idea that we had more than a very realistic chance of finally winning the title, we cracked.

If, in six months, we're looking back at a disappointing 2017, I'm thinking «glitchier - than - expected defense» lands behind «QB injuries» on the list of reasons.

It's clear that many NHL teams value Gudbranson more than outsiders do for whatever reason, but given where Vancouver is as a franchise, that should be an opportunity to sell high for long - term assets, not lock up an overrated member of a middling defense that already has over $ 15 million tied up in four players for 2018 - 19.

There's a reason why Michigan tends to fare better in the tournaments than in the regular season, and it's usually their defense.

One was against the SEC's second - worst defense (Kentucky's was better than Arkansas» in 2012) and one was against probably the nation's worst defense; neither was against a bowl team, though Louisiana Tech didn't go bowling because of an incredibly petty reason.

The reason for this, other than the focus of the two teams having long ago shifted toward defense with little regard to offensive ability, is that each team is playing without one of the NBA's five best point guards.

Now, the timing of this signing may only increase worrying about Eaton's abilities to play defense, but should there be legit reason to fret, the situation is better than it was, as Jackson is an MLB - grade defender, and Eaton's bat can play anywhere.

Mustafi: there was a reason why the defense worked today rather than not on other occasions and that was because of the return of Shkodran.

Caproni's succinct style kept the trial's pace moving at a healthy clip, and she found more than a few reasons to castigate Silver's defense team, too — especially Molo, whom she admonished for arguing, talking over witnesses and editorializing during cross-examination.

While the Trump Administration has proposed deep cuts to nondefense discretionary spending to allow a defense increase, that approach has been widely rejected, if for no other reason than it would require the politically impossible hurdle of 60 votes in the Senate.

Because of the Center's successful state - listing petition, the Shasta pack and any other wolves that disperse to California are now fully protected under state law, and harming, harassing or killing a wolf in California for any reason other than in defense of human life is illegal.

I disagree about more control over hardware, rather than proactively running in that direction for the reasons of pure «goodness» that should be in play, rather it is simply a financial move of self - defense.

Others feel that human beings do not have the right to own another living creature, and may not inflict pain or suffering on them for any reason other than self - defense.

The core problem, I believe, is the interaction between our penchant for biased reasoning on the one hand, the deeply polarized political climate (which pushes emotional buttons rather than encouraging calm deliberation), and the rich misinformation environment (there's a ready - made argument in defense of anything and everything).

A report from the Natural Resources Defense Council gives us ever more reason than even to avoid processed foods.

7 Surprising Reasons Exercise Can Make You Happier Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression, Low Self - Confidence Are common when a relationship breaks down or ends in divorce Wondering what the future will hold and how things will turn out can send even a healthy, happy person into a state of turmoil and unrest It's in this time more than ever we need to turn to nature and our own bodies natural defense system to help us.