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Welcoming The Stranger: Abrahamic Hospitality And Its Contemporary Implications, Ori N. Soltes, Rachel Stern, Endy Moraes

Religion

Embracing hospitality and inclusion in Abrahamic traditions

One of the signal moments in the narrative of the biblical Abraham is his insistent and enthusiastic reception of three strangers, a starting point of inspiration for all three Abrahamic traditions as they evolve and develop the details of their respective teachings. On the one hand, welcoming the stranger by remembering “that you were strangers in the land of Egypt” is enjoined upon the ancient Israelites, and on the other, oppressing the stranger is condemned by their prophets throughout the Hebrew Bible.

These sentiments are repeated in the New Testament and the Qur’an …

Spiritual Challenges In Social Life And Their Philosophical Solutions, Baxriddin Salimov

The Light of Islam

In the article, the author emphasizes that society is a unique system, and human life and society are linked to spiritual and educational phenomena and interpreted as a complex process. Certainly, many people worry about some recent changes and problems in our spiritual life. Although much work has been done in the field of spirituality, they are still ineffective. According to the author, the answer lies in a greater focus on spirituality and enlightenment. Indeed, spirituality and enlightenment play a very important role in the development of any state. The social and economic status of a country is relatively high …

General Theoretical Aspects Of The Development Of Democracy And Civil Society In The Context Of Globalization, Guzal Kadirova

The Light of Islam

There are many approaches to the study of civil society. But there hasn’t been any universally recognized “formula” of its essence, origin and historical boundaries so far. In general, the foundations of civil society, closely related to the development of democracy, political liberalization of society and human rights, have passed from the long way of theoretical discussions. All of mentioned institutions share common principles while maintaining distinctive features. First of all, it is the principle of natural freedom and equality in front of the law of all people. On the other hand, principle expressing the universal significance of laws that …

William Cecil, Lord Burghley, And Managing With The Men-Of-Business, Norman L. Jones

History Faculty Publications

Michael Graves taught us to think of parliamentary management done through the parliamentary ‘men-of-business’, gentlemen with close ties to powerful men in the privy council. This article asks how ‘men-of-business’ were managed by Elizabeth's head manager, Lord Burghley. Choosing justices of the peace was a complex, fraught activity, and one which Lord Burghley did with a great deal of care. However, despite his best efforts to have only men of probity and proper religious inclinations, he was hampered by local concerns. Managing the men-of-business meant careful awareness of their places, their connections, and their independence. Burghley was managing shared governance, …

More Law And Order On The Run, Julia Quilter

Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts - Papers (Archive)

After the July 2012 death of Thomas Kelly from a one-punch assault in Kings Cross, the NSW government engaged in a nuanced and multi-faceted response to alcohol-fuelled violence in Sydney’s major entertainment precinct. Unfortunately, the government’s latest response — the Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Assault and Intoxication) Act 2014 (NSW) (‘the Act’) — is deserving of no such praise. Not only is the argument that a discrete ‘one punch’ law is necessary in NSW without foundation, but the legislation has been drafted in a legally complex and confusing way that is likely to result in operational difficulty.