But they did not express any serious
reflection about the difficult theoretical issues the nation faces.
Not exact matches
Nevertheless, any school of theology that engages in serious
reflection about reshaping itself in ways appropriate to the environmental challenge will face
difficult problems.
The book includes a series of
reflections on the importance of thinking critically
about faith and the value of asking
difficult questions regarding everything from God to religion to language to government.
In this
reflection, I want to help you think
about your feelings when confronted with a situation in which you want to care but find it
difficult or almost impossible.
If I ask myself whether, on fuller
reflection about my reason for feeling this way, my sense of obligation may cease to attach itself to the nonperformance of the action in question, I incline strongly to the negative view, and I find it
difficult to believe that at this point other rational beings differ from me.
Abortion and gay marriage we considered especially «
difficult» and «sensitive» issues,
about which the appropriate opinion — after a period of long and heartfelt
reflection — was in doubt, but certainly always «evolving» and open to ongoing «dialogue.»
Our conversations did not end with verbal
reflection, but rather she provided a space to develop a genuine community of learners where we could learn from each other and have the
difficult conversations that often impede a unifying understanding
about the purpose of education and how to provide an excellent education for all students.
These
reflections may bring up
difficult or painful memories, so whether or not you plan to talk
about your conclusions with your partner this weekend, remember to practice good self care!