Sentences with phrase «respect for evidence»

Motl's long - time dalliance with string theory (I don't think he's produced anything useful) could explain his lack of respect for evidence, but Christy ought to know better.

It is extremely difficult for me to understand how one can suggest we are not warming the planet if they have even a shred of respect for the evidence.

But a) with respect for evidence and b) in the absence of conspiratorial thinking.

The inquiry based instructional program nurtures our students» spirit of curiosity, questioning, reflection, and respect for evidence.

We need to emphasise why the scientific process is such a reliable generator of knowledge — with its respect for evidence, for scepticism, for consistency of approach, for the constant testing of ideas.

A respect for evidence is not just a part of the national character.

I'm all for having a skeptic mind because that's how good science is achieved, but you must also remember to have respect for evidence and an open mind to follow it wherever it may lead.

Not exact matches

Out of respect for her, I wouldn't feel comfortable responding to a supposed allegation she may have said coming from a Bloomberg Businessweek reporter when I have absolutely zero evidence of an allegation being made.»

A smart investor will normally interview all key team members and look for evidence of commitment to the same goals, depth of skills and experience and respect for all constituents.

With respect to the labor market, participants saw continued stretching in labor demand, but few cited any evidence of a pickup in wages, except for scattered increases in wages of unskilled workers.

Evidence of this is most abundant for the U.S., but Canadian trends appear quite similar in many respects.

Craig runs one of the most highly respected and well known blogs in the industry and has been covering the precious metals for close to a decade now and puts out some of the best analysis on banking schemes, the flaws of Keynesian economics and evidence of manipulation in the gold and silver markets.

Although they are aware that the intellectual landmarks are changing, they find it difficult to believe that the basic commitment to civility, relevant evidence, and respect for the tradition of the church across the ages might be overtaken by a very different vision of the church.

Clearly you are not in tune with reality, probably because you have no respect for the idea of reasoning based on evidence.

Think of how many people, in light of evolving scientific evidence, have become mindful eaters, more careful shoppers, donors to the cause of animal rescue, or even vegetarians and vegans, all out of newfound respect for animal life.

no apparent evidence of ill - will, and 3)... an experience of unity.Now, David, I haven't known you for very long (blogwise), but I respect what I have read from yr deep and thoughtful spirit, so with that in mind, I just don't see how this personal experience is translatable or cd be used as some kind of template when faced with the real Wal - Mart world.Do we not, like Jesus, show out true colours under pressure.Maybe I'm missing something... please correct me If I am and remember, I'm not into boob jobs (cleavage enhancement)

Present evidence suggests that a voucher plan would probably be better for poor and minority children, increase integration, strengthen the family, better respect societal pluralism, renew moral values and cost less.

During its investigations the Senate panel probed hard to find evidence of respect for law in the daily operations of intelligence.

I have read statements from his peers in the past saying that there is inconclusive evidence in regards to age old mysteries, and I respect him for standing firm with what he believes, but I would expect someone with such a scientific background to have more than conjecture to back their claims.

Liberty of spirit is fundamental, since the free society is founded on respect for truth» specifically, upon openness to the light of evidence.

With all due respect, you can provide no empirical evidence for the «immutable good nature of god» because, after all, this is an opinion based upon presuppositionalist religious faith (i.e. the cart is way out in front of the horse).

We are to have a due respect for reason and for evidence.

I stand accused of being uncivil because I refuse to show respect for ideas or concepts that are unsupported by evidence.

I have much more respect for someone who owns up to that rather than trying to convince me and everyone else that there is evidence for creation, geologic evidence of a worldwide flood, scientists are part of a conspiracy, evolution is a faith etc. etc. etc..

The rationalization of southern baptists is truly mind boggling — the idea that each church is «autonomous» as justification for outright racism is pitiful in this day and age — if the Southern Baptist convention had come out strongly and adamantly against this kind of behavior, I'd have at least a measure of respect for them — but to shrug off a blatant act of discrimination as the «work of the devil» and ignore the deacon's cowardice in wanting to avoid «controversy» is laughable — if it weren't for people having the courage to fan the flames of controversy, women and african american would not have the right to vote today — more evidence of the ignorance of most bible thumpers, and Mississippi in particular

The main biblical evidence is (1) the stories of the creation (Gen.I: 26 - 27 with 5:1 - 2; 2:18 - 25) and the fall (3:16 - 20); (2) Jesus» respect for women, whom he consistently treated as men's equals (Luke 8:1 - 3; 10:38 - 42; 11:28 - 28; 13:10 - 17; 21:1 - 4; Mark 5:22 - 42; John 4:7 - 38; 8:3 - 11; 12:1 - 8; (3) references to women ministering in the apostolic church by prophesying, leading in prayer, teaching, practicing Samaritanship both informally and as widows and deacons, and laboring in the gospel with Apostles (Acts 2:17 - 21; 9:36 - 42; 18:24 - 26; 21:9 Rom.

@transframer — With all due respect, whether you invoke supernatural intervention for a minute or a year, the result is you are no longer within the bounds of evidence or science.

To follow these conventions faithfully is evidence of respect both for language and for those to whom it is directed.

Also outstanding in the trash department have been long articles by David Remnick, who had earlier written a fine book about the collapse of Soviet Communism in which he evidenced great insight and respect for Jews and Judaism.

Certainly Catholic Christianity has had the ability to engage the issue with seriousness, with respect for the integrity of science, and with fidelity to the biblical narrative and Tradition of the Church, as evidenced by the efforts of Pope Pius XII (Humani Generis, 1950) and Pope John Paul II [Address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, October 22, 1996).

They found that in some respects the mathematics they had developed for wave phenomena fit the new evidence while in other respects the mathematics of particles was applicable.

It is a small book, and the supporting sociological evidence is mainly referenced in the footnotes, but Greeley does propose evidence that, among other things, Catholics have, compared to non-Catholics, a significantly higher appreciation of the arts and high culture; they have more satisfaction and fun in sex; they better understand the uses of leisure; they have a deeper and more stable relationship to family and community; they have a greater respect for the life of the mind, with educational achievements reflecting that respect; and they understand the nuanced connections between freedom and authority.

Respect for the given structure of reality means humility before the evidence.

Hey, chill out man, this is a blog meant for people to discus their views and give evidence, so show some respect

If this speculation has any validity, the dramatic change in attitudes toward the right to die may be part of a more general drift since World War II toward greater tolerance, as evidenced by an increase in respect for the civil liberties of «deviants» of both the «left» and the «right.»

When you provide evidence that your god or jesus exists, then you can spew your distaste of this woman but until that point, let her rest in peace and have some respect for the deceased!

Wouldn't it be egg on your face if you just happened to be born into the wrong religion and chose the wrong god and when you die you find you were duped as your parents were, etc. etc. and you wind up roasting in the hell of the god you rejected and this god has more respect for an atheist who actually demands evidence?

If we take the definition of life as being said to be present when an organism shows evidence of individual animate existence, then from the blastocyst stage the fetus qualifies for respect.

In many respects both primitive religion and the quest for spiritual power and peace that underlies the other non-Christian religions give evidence of it.

However the three volumes of his Perspectives in Philosophy (see advert on inside front cover) are littered with quotations from St. Thomas, and even the most cursory reading of them provides ample evidence of Holloway's profound engagement with, and his respect for St. Thomas» thought.

However, resistant remnants of their formerly matrilineal society still exist, as evidenced by the greatest respect and responsibility for child care being bestowed upon the oldest brother of the child's mother.

The thing is, instant obedience and thoughtless compliance based on fear of punishment will always be an external and temporary «fix» for behavior issues, as evidenced by the increasingly defiant and disconnected Israelite nation in the Old Testament, while thoughtful consideration and cooperation are internal, a heart - deep and soul - to - soul connection inspired by compassion, respect, and communication.

If OBs would take a step back and RESPECT women and their wishes and learn to take evidence for what it is rather than manipulating it into what they want it to be, women wouldn't be so desperate to give birth elsewhere.

Specifically referred to by the Court was evidence given by BHA Vice President and moral philosopher Simon Blackburn, who had said, «True respect for life means respect for the persons whose lives are in question - refusing assistance, when their plea is settled and uncoerced discounts and demeans their personhood.

There is some evidence of a generational divide with younger groups less likely to rank respect for others» privacy as an important value compared to older generations.

Last but not least, you obviously have NO respect for women as evidenced by your references to «Krissy» below.

Dominic Grieve, for whom I have the greatest respect, has just stated that the CPS has told him that they could not proceed with the evidence available to them.

«Based on the record evidence, once D.O.H. determined that it would promulgate an emergency rule that adjusted the Medicaid reimbursement rate for Mount Sinai Queens, Dr. Sachs had no further contact with any state official with respect to the emergency rule,» wrote the commission's executive director and counsel, Barry Ginsberg.

Phil Bowen, director of the Centre for Justice Innovation, said: «All the evidence to date shows the criminal courts charge was unfair and undermined the principles of fairness that our courts are rightfully respected for across the world.

Enough is enough, say the physicists who have come together to renew respect for experimental evidence and work on alternatives to ever more contrived theory