Petaluma is built
upon the belief of planting the right varieties for individual vineyards in regions where the varietals excel.
The Ferguson case totally repudiated the old reasonableness - due process test, the doctrine that judges have the power to hold laws unconstitutional
upon the belief of judges that they «shock the conscience,» or that they are
Not exact matches
Once you decipher a person's motives, you can adequately show respect for their
beliefs and,
upon doing so have them listen to your point -
of - view in a more open minded manner.
Comments: «Our cautious stance is predicated
upon a
belief that a number
of macro uncertainties — the most important
of which stem from long - term U.S. fiscal imbalances — will hamper earnings growth and constrain valuations in 2013.
Based
upon my observations
of hundreds
of companies, I've come to the conclusion that corporate culture consists
of the core
beliefs of a company's founder and the executives who oversee the company's period
of initial growth.
Forward - looking statements contained in this press release include the intent,
belief, or expectations
of the Company and members
of its management team with respect to the Company's future business operations and the assumptions
upon which such statements are based.
The more consequential the
beliefs — that is, the more a person's well - being depends
upon a correct understanding
of the world — the more consequential the lie.»
Such statements are based
upon the current
beliefs and expectations
of management and are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially.
Such statements are based
upon the
beliefs and expectations
of Clean Harbors» management as
of this date only and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially including, without limitation, those items identified as «risk factors» in Clean Harbors» most recently filed Form 10 - K and Form 10 - Q.
Such statements are based
upon the current
beliefs and expectations
of Macy's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.
We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in the good faith
belief that such action is necessary to: (1) comply with law or comply with legal process served
upon us or our agents, representatives and affiliates, (2) protect and defend our rights or property or those
of our users or (3) protect the personal safety
of our users or the public.
Going against the grain
of popular
belief, Mr Buffett sees volatility and «old world» stocks as boons and frowns
upon an over-diversified portfolio and excessive trading.
Religions are based
upon a set
of beliefs that held dear to one's heart.
I had in my heart and tongue the Name
of Allah when ever I had fears, troubles or depression
of any kind but from Jan 05 1995 when had lost my father and second brother in a car accident, it was the time I really felt am alone at age
of 33 to face all the challenges my father has left
upon me to run and manage among other partners therefore had been investigating the Quran as to understanding every word
of it rather than to memorize it, have been did a lot
of reciting verses
of prayers begging God to look
upon me and give me strength... am sure through such difficult times if I had no faith in God I would have perished and lost every thing long ago... Another thing my heart always gave me signs and my mind gave me logic
of what to believe although have read many books abroad in my youth
of many
beliefs out
of curiosity but could not
belief in other than that God is one and Muhammed is his last prophet in all
belief of the Quran he brought
upon me / us in all that it says... Should mention at times had experienced dreams seeing signs and warnings long in advance
of things going to happen A year or more before losing my father in a car accident I had seen him in my dream good bye wearing white cloth and going to board a tourist ship all crew dressed in white uniform rolling a red carpet on front
of him and when was on the top
of the stairs weaver smiling good bye... seen in another dream how or wealth will be stolen and what I will hold... so many things like that..
Many Christians are currently avid supporters
of war, the death penalty, and using their political power to enforce their
beliefs upon others.
Agnostics believe the existence
of God can not be proven, but Atheism is a
belief that centers itself
upon the non-existence
of a deity — and calls into question the multiple guides
of morality, and spirituality that exist to support that
belief.
The use
of religious and cultural
beliefs to encroach
upon sovereign territory for political and militarily strategic placement is the reason, whether it's sanctioned by international policy or not.
Your entire frame
of reference is based
upon a set
of beliefs that aren't even supposed to have a place in our Government.
In an earlier interview with the Press & Journal, Mr Movan claimed his constitutional right to practise freedom
of religion had been «infringed
upon» and that the police department had made «no accommodation» for his religious
beliefs.
That was very interesting thing to read about and I respect every word it came with and Thank you for the guidance and encouragement therefore I find my self more attracted to read the old books after all they are the elder parts
of our book what ever they say although each has his own
belief and can figure which are similar to ours and which are not... after all verses seemed as ours although were put differently... Thank you again and wish all the Christians a Happy and Peaceful celebration for this occasion... our prayers and peace
upon the soul and the spirit
of the Prophet and Messenger
of God Jesus the Son
of Mary..
If you attempt to infringe
upon the liberties and actions
of others because
of your
beliefs, I have the obligation to demand that you provide verifiable evidence that your
beliefs are based in fact.
Some use religious terminology to describe personal experience and
belief but do not believe in any
of it literally and reject all traditional notions
of deity, relying
upon cohesive natural law as «god.»
DO NOT be an apologist or accept the explanation «your mind is too small to understand the greatness
of science» or «evolution moves in mysterious ways» when you come
upon logical inconsistencies in your
belief.
If you judge people solely
upon their
beliefs or based
upon the group (s) to which they belong isn't that the very essence
of bigotry?
I can assure you that
upon death Mr Russell and yourself will be greatly disappointed, and will reap for all eternity the sorrow
of your mistaken
belief.
religion: 1: a set
of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose
of the universe 2: a specific fundamental set
of beliefs and practices generally agreed
upon by a number
of persons or sects 3: a cause, principle, or system
of beliefs held to with ardor and faith
- Doesn't fit considering there aren't a set
of beliefs and practices that all atheists agree
upon, the only thing that all atheists agree
upon is disbelief in god, thats it, nothing else.
That's an indoctrinated
belief placed
upon a natural human reaction, just as much as the Hindu idea that good deeds only make sense in the context
of people trying to improve themselves through reincarnation, isn't it?
Once they have recruits for a while they gradually reveal strange rules and
beliefs based
upon the book
of Mormon which is another book that doesn't agree with the Gospel.
Dismissing religion as fairy tales doesn't address the fact that millions
of people take their religious
beliefs very seriously and make decisions and take action based
upon those
beliefs.
While this is a vile act — An act that spits on the
beliefs of Anne Frank and the entire Jewish religion — one must ask, is this really worst than the thousands
upon thousands
of other Baptisms for the dead that the mormons perform?
However, the insult is in the explicit denial
of the authenticity
of Christian baptisms, on the basis
of the Mormon
belief that the power was lost
upon the death
of the original apostles, and was restored when they returned as angels and appeared to Joseph Smith, granting him authority which now resides only within the Mormon organization.
While the more educated may smirk about such articles, there is a lot
of value in helping people analyze and understand the book
upon which they place their
beliefs, especially when it becomes legislation and policy that affects people outside the religious bubble.
The most trivial investigations show most
of these
beliefs are based
upon shear fantasy.
The point is not trying to force people to believe the same as the atheist; the point is to respect all people, allow them to live as they believe best, and do not allow people in positions
of power or government to force their religious
beliefs upon others.
First, note the particular terms Schweitzer used: he said that the religion
of love is not dependent
upon belief in a «divine personality» (Gottespersönlichkeit) or «World Sovereign» (Weltherrscher).
According to Schweitzer's own words, then, the ethic
of reverence for life is not founded
upon a
belief in a personal God.
The question is not as easy as it appears, but it is my contention that, mutatis mutandis, the ethic
of reverence for life is not dependent
upon a
belief in God.
It was his
belief that the ethic
of reverence for life is not dependent
upon a
belief in God.
During last year's Albert Schweitzer Centennial Symposium at UNESCO in Paris, psychoanalyst Erich Fromm raised a pertinent question: «Is Schweitzer's religious ethic
of reverence for life dependent
upon a
belief in God?»
A «neutral» law, the Supreme Court has explained, is one that does not «target -LSB--RSB- religious
beliefs as such» or have as its «object... to infringe
upon or restrict practices because
of their religious motivation» (Church
of the Lukumi Babalu Aye, Inc. v City
of Hialeah, 508 US 520 [1993]-RRB-.
On August 31, 2007, the president
of Clemson University opened a letter from the South Carolina chapter
of the American Civil Liberties Union that read, «Coach [Tommy] Bowden... has abused his authority as... head football coach by imposing his strong personal religious
beliefs upon....
If they insist
upon forcing their religious
beliefs upon all
of their employees,..
But to demand that they should be able to force their religious
beliefs upon all
of their employees as a freedom
of their religion,....
If you doubt the accuracy
of the Bible, then how was a man named Job able to say with precision that «the earth hung
upon nothing» (Job 26:7) some 3,600 years ago, since the most learned men even a thousand years later held to the
belief that the earth was held up by elephants standing on the back
of a giant turtle?
Most significantly, Duddington argues against the charge that permitting an increasing role for religion in the legal and political (i.e., public) spheres would necessitate the imposition
of one system
of belief upon another, by re-emphasising the argument that Christianity does not serve to generate a moral code, but rather provides a vehicle through which it may be discovered.
What religion offers: — The opportunity to avoid eternal punishment for not worshiping / believing in my god (not worried enough to care)-- An explanation for the universe and why we are here (I'll take the knowledge gained from the application
of the scientific method, but thanks)-- Living forever in heavenly bliss (I am content with this life)-- The opportunity to divide humanity based
upon different
belief systems (There is enough dividing us already)-- Purpose, a code
of ethics, and fulfillment (I have that already, without religion)-- Develop a personal relationship with god (I've never seen or heard from any gods nor have I seen any independantly verified scientifically collected peer reviewed proof.
When the power, prestige and financial support
of government is placed behind a particular religious
belief, the indirect coercive pressure
upon religious minorities to conform to the prevailing officially approved religion is plain.
If saving faith is contingent
upon belief only, then there would be no reason for the existence
of verses that reference «the obedience
of faith» (Rom 1:5; 16:26) and «faith working through love» (Gal 5:6).
It looks specifically at the impact
of Jewish
beliefs upon the pursuit
of knowledge and the role
of natural knowledge in encouraging interaction with other cultures and faiths such as Islam during the Medieval period and Christianity during the Renaissance.