Sentences with phrase «set against nature»

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The theology was not simply off, but set against God's nature, name, and essence being love.

Although we must guard against supposing that the Bible gives all the answers, we must not forget that the kind of God, the nature of Christ, and the way of living which the Bible sets forth is what the world needs most, today and always.

The puritan conservationists have too readily accepted a 19th century theology that sets history against nature — a theology which is basically western European rather than biblical.

We can not, say the Southern Presbyterians, disguise the fact that the radically different nature of the Kingdom of God sets it over against the kingdoms of this world.

Over against it he sets up a philosophical system of cosmic determinisrn, a sort of universal wheel of time on which life and nature and history are forever wearily repeating themselves as often as the cycle of time brings round once more the things that have receded into the past.

Nature sets life against life.

For far from being a deviation from biblical truth, this setting of man over against the sum total of things, his subject - status and the object - status and mutual externality of things themselves, are posited in the very idea of creation and of man's position vis - a-vis nature determined by it: it is the condition of man meant in the Bible, imposed by his createdness, to be accepted, acted through... In short, there are degrees of objectification... the question is not how to devise an adequate language for theology, but how to keep its necessary inadequacy transparent for what is to be indicated by it...» Hans Jonas, Phenomenon of Life, pp. 258 - 59; cf. also Schubert Ogden's helpful discussion on «Theology and Objectivity,» Journal of Religion 45 (1965): 175 - 95; Ian G. Barbour, Issues in Science and Religion (Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice - Hall, 1966), pp. 175 - 206; and Michael Polanyi, Personal Knowledge (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1962).

a set of cosmological and anthropological views that owed not a little to the vast mélange of Hellenism and Orientalism flooding the world where he grew up, and providing him with the unique setting for still other ideas, of sin, Satan, death, of the sinful and therefore mortal nature of man — as «flesh» — of the «spiritual» forces arrayed against God and his Messiah and all the faithful, of the victory to be won by the Messiah when he should at last appear — all these ideas were shaped to the mold of certain half - Jewish, half - pagan ideas which Paul seems to have derived from the world about him.

For Niebuhr, spirit is the ingredient in man whereby man transcends nature and himself, whereby man is free to corrupt nature as well as himself, and whereby man sets himself over against his fellow - men and the God who is the true author of his being.

He can know the odds but not the actuality, because his freedom to set the future comes up against the limit of the freedom he originally decided to grant to man and deny to nature.

Allardyce did not try to conceal his frustration at the nature of the goals his side conceded against United — but admitted he was being «super critical» after Everton had set a high - water mark for their performances following the manager's arrival in late November.

Evelyn Fox Keller expresses dismay at the persistent rejection of the answer «neither nature nor nurture, but both» to the perennial debate setting one against the other (18 September, p 28).

«What I can't understand is why we are expected to show respect for good scientists, even great scientists, who at the same time believe in a god who does things like listen to our prayers, forgive our sins, perform cheap miracles,» he said, prompting a burst of nervous laughter to ripple through the audience, «which go against, presumably, everything that the god of the physicist, the divine cosmologist, set up when he set up his great laws of nature.

Described in a paper in Nature Medicine, the current study set out to find what biological mechanisms might protect the kidneys of healthy Medalists against damage from high blood glucose levels.

Depending on your nature and the goals you have set, you will run into some of these more readily than others; but sooner or later you will come up against them all.

I am set against cheating but I think that flirting is within some people's nature and so long as they aren't looking to cheat when they flirt it isn't a problem.

• Rock Out at Red Rocks - Catch a concert set against the extraordinarily breathtaking panorama of Red Rocks Amphitheatre, an open - air music venue formed by nature itself.

Narrated by each character in shifting turns, «Mudbound» presents a fascinating exercise in perspective and narrative focus, weaving in and out of the two families» stories and the constantly changing dynamics of dominance and dependence, all of it set against a backdrop of poverty and the unforgiving forces of nature.

There are some lovely shots of nature — from a tangle of tree branches set against the blood - colored dusk to the image of a solitary Alvin contentedly frying up a foraged dinner.

by Jefferson Robbins If THE DISSOLVE had lasted, Keith Phipps's fine recurring genre feature «The Laser Age» might have gotten around to the SF subcategory of Nature Gone Wild — the movies that set animals against humanity, such as The Swarm, Night of the Lepus, Squirm, and Prophecy (The Monster Movie).

The result is either a wonderfully Expressionistic, abstract look at the nature of the rapidly emasculating man set against the road - trip atmosphere of the American 70s, or a sweet horror movie about man vs. truck, however you want to look at it!

But the humanistic drama peaks in its pure representation of that age - old, man - vs - nature battle; flawlessly crafted scenes of storm surges and ice shifts, set against the epic real - world scale of the Himalayan landscape, instantly miniaturise the protagonists and put into perspective, both physically and metaphorically, the insurmountable task of surviving should Mother Nature dictate othenature battle; flawlessly crafted scenes of storm surges and ice shifts, set against the epic real - world scale of the Himalayan landscape, instantly miniaturise the protagonists and put into perspective, both physically and metaphorically, the insurmountable task of surviving should Mother Nature dictate otheNature dictate otherwise.

(a) Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that any person or group of persons is engaged in a pattern or practice of resistance to the full enjoyment of any of the rights secured by this title, and that the pattern or practice is of such a nature and is intended to deny the full exercise of the rights herein described, the Attorney General may bring a civil action in the appropriate district court of the United States by filing with it a complaint (1) signed by him (or in his absence the Acting Attorney General), (2) setting forth facts pertaining to such pattern or practice, and (3) requesting such preventive relief, including an application for a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order or other order against the person or persons responsible for such pattern or practice, as he deems necessary to insure the full enjoyment of the rights herein described.

(a) Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that any person or group of persons is engaged in a pattern or practice of resistance to the full enjoyment of any of the rights secured by this title, and that the pattern or practice is of such a nature and is intended to deny the full exercise of the rights herein described, the Attorney General may bring a civil action in the appropriate district court of the United States by filing with it a complaint (1) signed by him (or in his absence the Acting Attorney General), (2) setting forth facts pertaining to such pattern or practice, and (3) requesting such relief, including an application for a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order or other order against the person or persons responsible for such pattern or practice, as he deems necessary to insure the full enjoyment of the rights herein described.

Her aim was to visit three places where she could examine one aspect of her own nature set against the backdrop of a culture that has traditionally done that one thing very well.

As The Journal reported that to determine the nature of response against the iPad launch, other manufacturers like Sony, Dell and Acer have set their eyes on Apple's imminent iPad release which is scheduled by the end of March.

Set against the Platte River's massive spring migrations — one of the greatest spectacles in nature — The Echo Maker is a gripping mystery that explores the improvised human self and the even more precarious brain that splits us from and joins us to the rest of creation.

Bathed in the eternal Greek sun, this eco-friendly destination offers a unique Mediterranean experience that's set against unspoiled nature, rich cultural values, and a history that spans more than 4500 years.

Situated about 15 minutes drive from Mtunzini and set against a backdrop of a river and overlooking a nature reserve,... more

Situated just a few kilometres from one of the kingdom's most diverse nature reserves and captivating dormant volcanoes in Harrat Al Rahat, The Red Sea promises to emerge as a blissful coastal island retreat set against a back drop of the ancient ruins at Mada'in Saleh, renowned for its beauty and historical significance.

Within this private island resort, stylish elegance reflects the harmony of nature with beautifully appointed accommodation set against the backdrop of the Coral Sea.

Set against a stunning backdrop of mountain scenery, this large beautiful privately owned villa is in an elevated position overlooking a magnificent nature reserve, orange groves, and has fabulous panoramic views of the mountains and Mediterranean coastline.

Amathunzi is set against a backdrop of majestic mountains and offering panoramic views of the rolling hills and valleys, it truly captures nature at its best.

Factors that could cause Blizzard Entertainment's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward - looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales of Blizzard Entertainment's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Blizzard Entertainment's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms (including next - generation hardware), declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Blizzard Entertainment's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Blizzard Entertainment, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, vendors and third - party developers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates, integration of recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, Activision Blizzard's success in integrating the operations of Activision Publishing and Vivendi Games in a timely manner, or at all, and the combined company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction to the extent, or in the timeframe, anticipated.

While not every game will have enemy fighters are iconic as what's found in the Gradius or Darius series, Zoom's adherence to creating a more grounded set of military targets to blow away works against the generally colorful nature of the game.

Birds, butterflies, bees and flowers set against a backdrop of reflective material literally hold a mirror to nature, while gold - toned plexiglas backings on her pollination paintings evoke pollen.

Set against the dusty ground, the shadows really do evoke life in the wild, with some of the dogs appearing wolfish in nature and appearance.

Visitors can enjoy a dose of nature at the Al Maaden Sculpture Park, where monumental artaworks are set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains.

The people who set these fans and books ablaze are eclipsed by the massive fireballs they create, hinting at the body's diminutive presence against the larger forces of nature.

Baker draws from both his subject inspiration of the aggressive force of urbanization and industrialization as well as the depiction of unstoppable power of nature set against seemingly indomitable cities and other human constructs.

The artist forms a dialogue between the nature of her varying materials — juxtaposing and off - setting organic forms against the solidity of man - made materials and shapes.

The Police Particulars (or «particulars» for short) are simply a bundle of documents that are provided to you by the Crown that set out the precise nature of the case against you.

In addition to its early, precedent - setting nature, Hunter v. Southam is significant in that it applies the protection against unreasonable search and seizure to a corporate entity (i.e. the Southam Newspaper Company), showing that Charter protections can apply more broadly than just to individuals.

This notion of equal protection, accorded through holding exactly the same procedural rights as others, determinedly sets its face against the fact that the titles of others do not derive their nature and incidents from Indigenous law.

Against your backdrop of foxy wallpaper, you can set a birthday picnic on the fox - motif floor rug — scattered with nature - inspired designs, and a handful of Mr Fox's friends, of course — and serve your jam sandwiches, birthday cake and jelly and ice cream using the tableware bearing his profile.