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God And Discipline: Religious Education And Character Building In A Christian School In Jakarta, Chang Yau Hoon
God And Discipline: Religious Education And Character Building In A Christian School In Jakarta, Chang Yau Hoon
Chang Yau HOON
No abstract provided.
Pastoral Care: From Past To Present, Ann Marie Kerlin
Pastoral Care: From Past To Present, Ann Marie Kerlin
Ann Marie Kerlin
According to the U.S. National Conference on Mental Health, “Nationally, an estimated 45 million Americans suffer from illnesses like depression, schizophrenia or post-traumatic stress syndrome.” In a speech at this conference, President Obama stated that one out of five Americans experience mental illness in any year. A study published in 2013 surveyed prescription drug use and found that the second most common prescribed drugs were anti-depressants. Obviously there is a great demand for counseling and psychological care in the United States, and both secular and religious approaches to care are available. The purpose of this article is to review briefly …
Saint Patrick Of Ireland: A Book Review, Gary E. Silvers Ph.D.
Saint Patrick Of Ireland: A Book Review, Gary E. Silvers Ph.D.
Gary E. Silvers Ph.D.
Who was St. Patrick of Ireland? Did you know that he was actually from England? Phillip Freeman paints a vivid portrait of St. Patrick and the times in which he lived. This is a book review of Freemans "St. Patrick of Ireland: A Biography."
Strengthened By Fire: How Events In C.S. Lewis’S Life Shaped His Views On Pain And Suffering, Gary E. Silvers Ph.D.
Strengthened By Fire: How Events In C.S. Lewis’S Life Shaped His Views On Pain And Suffering, Gary E. Silvers Ph.D.
Gary E. Silvers Ph.D.
The issue of pain and suffering has long been a barrier to some when considering the existence of a loving God. C.S. Lewis was not immune to this dilemma. As a self-described atheist, Lewis concluded, “Either there is no spirit behind the universe, or else a spirit indifferent to good and evil, or else an evil spirit.” The purpose of this paper is to explore how Lewis’s experiences of dealing with pain and suffering impacted his faith in God. The paper will show how his suffering and loss actually strengthened his faith.
Alasdair Macintyre's Hermeneutics Of Tradition, Craig Hovey
Alasdair Macintyre's Hermeneutics Of Tradition, Craig Hovey
Craig Hovey
No abstract provided.
Faith In The Humanities, Karen Swallow Prior
Faith In The Humanities, Karen Swallow Prior
Karen Swallow Prior
No abstract provided.