Sentences with phrase «spirited debate with»

I had many a spirited debate with my left - wing professors (most of whom had never been out of the classroom working in the real world) when I attended university as a full - time mature student (age 35 onward) whilst earning a degree in politics.

Lately, our organization has been engaged in a spirited debate with former Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Tom Pauken, who has been conducting a vigorous campaign against what he perceives as an onerous high stakes assessment system in public education and in the service of the promotion of a less rigorous vocational pathway to high school graduation.

«The campaign looks forward to engaging in a fair and spirited debate with our challengers about the issues facing our country,» Reed Campaign Manager Nicholas Weinstein said.

Not exact matches

President Obama's next - day zingers, which sounded like he came up with them in the car on the drive home from the debate, did little to raise spirits among viewers of Nova and Masterpiece.

The uniqueness of Christ in relation to other «spiritualities» and the compatibility of Christianity with the «truth» found in other religions thus found its way into debate, becoming a major concern of Section IV, «Holy Spirit, Transform and Sanctify Us!»

Those with only a slight familiarity with the interminable debates over Max Weber's The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (meaning the Calvinist ethic) will readily see what Novak is up to in this new work.

As I said before, I think this debate is healthy for Evangelicalism and I deeply appreciate the generous spirit with which you engaged my post.

You cant debate God... you cant use logic to explain God... You cant use your small finite mind to try and explain away an infinite God... Man is flesh and blood but man has a spirit and some things can only be received and revealed thru spirit... And what you do nt see is actually more real than what you can observe with your five senses... And BTW I did nt say religion i said God... Religion is man made tradition... God is real... develop a personal relationship with the one who created you and gave you life... God has a purpose for your life...

Even though some have ridiculed the statement in their rebuttals above, I'll just go ahead and say it anyway... the Calvinist debate just does not sit well with my spirit, I feel an uneasiness that I can't quite put into words.

Rather than air dirty laundry or debate areas of disagreement with the leaver, we're better off embracing a spirit of lament.

With a number of fellow pastors who became lifelong friends, Rauschenbusch studied, read, talked, debated and plumbed the new social theories of the day, especially those of the non-Marxist socialists whom John C. Cort has recently traced in Christian Socialism (Orbis, 1988) The pastors wove these theories together with biblical themes to form» «Christian Sociology,» a hermeneutic of social history that allowed them to see the power of God's kingdom being actualized through the democratization of the economic system (see James T. Johnson, editor, The Bible in American Law, Politics and Rhetoric [Scholars Press, 1985]-RRB- They pledged themselves to new efforts to make the spirit of Christianity the core of social renewal at a time when agricultural - village life was breaking down and urban - cosmopolitan patterns were not yet fully forWith a number of fellow pastors who became lifelong friends, Rauschenbusch studied, read, talked, debated and plumbed the new social theories of the day, especially those of the non-Marxist socialists whom John C. Cort has recently traced in Christian Socialism (Orbis, 1988) The pastors wove these theories together with biblical themes to form» «Christian Sociology,» a hermeneutic of social history that allowed them to see the power of God's kingdom being actualized through the democratization of the economic system (see James T. Johnson, editor, The Bible in American Law, Politics and Rhetoric [Scholars Press, 1985]-RRB- They pledged themselves to new efforts to make the spirit of Christianity the core of social renewal at a time when agricultural - village life was breaking down and urban - cosmopolitan patterns were not yet fully forwith biblical themes to form» «Christian Sociology,» a hermeneutic of social history that allowed them to see the power of God's kingdom being actualized through the democratization of the economic system (see James T. Johnson, editor, The Bible in American Law, Politics and Rhetoric [Scholars Press, 1985]-RRB- They pledged themselves to new efforts to make the spirit of Christianity the core of social renewal at a time when agricultural - village life was breaking down and urban - cosmopolitan patterns were not yet fully formed.

thats why we have to debate more and realize that our diferrences are just superficial misunderstanding, that to be united to a common belief in him can be logical and true only with the belief that we are evolving to attain a better relationship for all of us.Proven by science that all humans evolved from one parent, who evolved from lower forms of life, who evolved from pure energy through the big bang and guided by the spirit or conciousness of His Will.

The current language debate is just one more indicator of how much the church lost when it got caught up in the philosophical / theological Christology debates, and replaced the name of Jesus with the titles Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

North American Christians who recall Jane Russell's description of God as a «livin» doll,» who have suffered through the death - of - God debate, who are now puzzling over the «process» God, and who are generally confused by God with a body, God without a body, or God as eternal spirit, are no longer close to the place where Luther was in his God - walk.

As a child I used to suffer tortures of shyness, and if my shoe - lace was untied would feel shamefacedly that every eye was fixed on the unlucky string; as a girl I would shrink away from strangers and think myself unwanted and unliked, so that I was full of eager gratitude to any one who noticed me kindly; as the young mistress of a house I was afraid of my servants, and would let careless work pass rather than bear the pain of reproving the ill - doer; when I have been lecturing and debating with no lack of spirit on the platform, I have preferred to go without what I wanted at the hotel rather than to ring and make the waiter fetch it.

If the long story of the Trinitarian debate in Christendom is to be re-enacted in our present time its outcome may result in somewhat different formulations from those of the past, but scarcely in a substantive change of the affirmation that God is One and that however the doctrine of the Personae is stated it must still be affirmed that the Father is not the Son and the Son is not the Father and the Spirit can not be equated with either.

While recognising that in such an analysis, which targets both Christians and Muslims, we do not have the points for any kind of debate but rather are confronted with a diatribe, nevertheless, I believe that in such a forum as the Gurukul Summer Institute, where an honest spirit of inquiry prevails, and where there is a commitment to a rigorous process of theological exploration, we need to address some of the issues raised.

I am no Scholar but, I believe God has the power to change prophecy the way that he did with Hezekiah, his intentions for a perfect people in the beginning changed due to disobedience so who's to say our men or intended leadership has overall been disobedient, and many women have been forced to lead and in that leading women have been more obedient.We all need each other if my husband was a pastor and I'm his help mate if he for some reason can't teach or preach who else other than myself would be the closest to him.I don't believe GOD changes he's always the same but, he does have the power to make changes and he does not need our permission to do so, instead of debating back and forth over our version of the Bible we should be sure we have the Holy Spirit and real relationship with GOD because he will reveal to us his truths but, please know he's not the author of confusion

So I look forward to a spirited yet cordial debate on Tuesday with Bill Nye, the «Science Guy» of television fame.

I suggest Sabio prepare himself to become more tired through interaction with me and anyone who is of sound mind and reason who engages in discussion and debate in a «spirit of brotherhood» on this and similar issues.

Which is why the International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show, that held its first event in the US and is coming to London in February, offers a fresh new debating and networking forum for those tasked with bringing those wines to market.

This is «Just Arsenal» where the FANS come to discuss our club, ususally with fun, good spirits and serious talk that we all debate and can relate to.

«We're looking forward to a vigorous campaign season with spirited debate on the issues with all candidates,» Rigby said.

«And while I disagree with his policy solutions, I welcome Matt Funiciello to the race and look forward to a spirited debate on the important issues facing North Country families and small businesses.»

But at least he has been packing the conference fringes and getting the chance to have «spirited» debate with his detractors.

State Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D - Howard Beach) and City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R - Ozone Park) sparred over their records and qualifications for Senate at a spirited debate last Thursday at Our Lady of Hope School in Middle Village, with Addabbo portraying himself as a leader who stands up for workers and families during tough fiscal times and Ulrich arguing the effort has not been enough to change New York's economy.

It was a high - energy campaign complete with debates both Mr. LaValle and Ms. Henry described as spirited.

State Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D - Howard Beach) and City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R - Ozone Park) sparred over their records and qualifications for Senate at a spirited debate last Thursday at Our Lady of Hope School in Middle Village, with Addabbo portraying himself as a leader who stands up for workers and families during tough fiscal times and -LSB-...]

The debate's tenor proved more subdued than spirited, with the candidates pointing out how the issues of affordable housing, criminal justice reform and gun reform were their shared top concerns.

«We just had a spirited debate about the issues this morning... I'm now proud to go head - to - head with Bill de Blasio and hold him accountable for his failed leadership.»

Asked about her decision at an unrelated event, Mr. de Blasio said he was ready to have a «very spirited debate» with any challengers that choose to step forward.

The true identity of her Friends spirit animal has been a subject of much debate with her best friend, Lola Frears, the daughter of Florence Foster Jenkins» director Stephen Frears.

I'm thankful to you, for keeping In Contention alive with spirited debate, discussion and passion.

The Road Where: Embarcadero Center Cinema, 1 Embarcadero Ctr., 415-352-0835 When: All Week Why: Whether a movie could be made of Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize - winning novel about a father and son braving the ruins of post-apocalyptic America was once the subject of spirited debate, and with good reason: John Hillcoat's reverent adaptation may prove too bleak for those seeking tidings of great joy this holiday season, but it is moving, intelligently crafted and perfectly cast.

Over the past week, I have enjoyed engaging in a spirited debate over STC programs with Professor Kevin Welner of the University of Colorado at Boulder.

In that spirit, this past summer we conducted an e-mail interview with Sandy Kress, a lawyer and former school board member who, as a domestic policy advisor in the White House, served as President Bush's chief negotiator during the original NCLB debate.

Shirley, of the state charter school association, said whether the recovery district was created with a spirit of permanency is up for debate.

And many Ethernauts weighed in with some very spirited debate in the comments, too, many thanks to them all.

My last couple of posts have dealt with stock picking and dividend - based indexes, and they've sparked some of spirited debate in the comments sections.

Whether that middle ground actually exists is up for debate, but Zoo Tycoon still manages to be a charming compromise that anyone with a love of animals - or just a playful spirit - will enjoy regardless of age or ability.

But the report is also disconcerting, because it suggests that the agents of climate denial have largely succeeded in equating the spread of disinformation with «open debate» — and in convincing educators that to teach the uncontested truth about climate change is to violate the spirit of scientific inquiry.

It turned out to be a spirited debate, with our two guests on opposite sides of the issue but my cohost J. Craig Williams and I agreeing with the pro-camera position.

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