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Exodus/Bay Shore: How An Idea Became A Reality, Freda Elliott Baker Dec 2019

Exodus/Bay Shore: How An Idea Became A Reality, Freda Elliott Baker

West Islip (New York) Church of Christ Audio Collection

Freda Eliott Baker recounts the story of the ExodusBayshore church plant.


Ethical Theories And Perspectives On End-Of-Life Decisions, Lauren Skelton Jun 2017

Ethical Theories And Perspectives On End-Of-Life Decisions, Lauren Skelton

Dialogue & Nexus

This paper approaches several different ethical theories to see how they interact with the issue of withdrawing and withholding life-sustaining care. After the theories of Utilitarianism, Kantian and Prima Facie Deontology, Virtue Ethics, and Evolutionary Ethics are explored at length, Deontological theories are proven to be the best decision-making guide from the perspective of both patients and those in policy-making positions. When used together, Kantian and Prima Facie Deontology offer the overall best combination of ethical instruction and personal freedom.


Christian And Islamic Perspectives On The Ethical Dilemma Of In Vitro Fertilization (Ivf), Stephanie Sariles Jun 2017

Christian And Islamic Perspectives On The Ethical Dilemma Of In Vitro Fertilization (Ivf), Stephanie Sariles

Dialogue & Nexus

After defining IVF procedures and the associated biomedical ethics with each, I will compare and contrast Christian and Islamic perspectives on IVF. Christianity in general does not accept IVF, because it is an unnatural method of reproduction that can affect Christian traditions such as parenthood and marriage. Despite this view, Protestants, in particular, have opened up to IVF as a method for treating infertility. Islam fully accepts IVF provided the married couple follows Islamic law. Sunni Muslims do not accept gamete donation, but Shi’ite Muslims are more flexible with gamete donation and surrogacy.


Ecofeminism: The Path Towards Healing The Earth, Jamie Thompson Jun 2017

Ecofeminism: The Path Towards Healing The Earth, Jamie Thompson

Dialogue & Nexus

The concept of the patriarchy, or any concept in which one group dominates another, is inseparable from the formation of human kind’s domination of nature. This domination of nature has led to the current the ecological crisis humanity faces. Those who deny climate change can admit to the massive amounts of pollution, trash, and deforestation. Despite this worsening economic crisis, those in power have been slow to react. Women can ultimately provide and lead the movement to solve this ecological crisis through the growing movement of Ecofeminism. In the philosophy of Ecofeminism, individuals recognize and reject western dualistic thinking that …


A New Taxonomy Of Altruism In Terms Of Prosocial Behaviors, Kristin Kaiser Jun 2017

A New Taxonomy Of Altruism In Terms Of Prosocial Behaviors, Kristin Kaiser

Dialogue & Nexus

The definition of altruism has been studied, explained, and even confused by many scholars in various fields. The term itself has been inappropriately used to describe prosocial behaviors that do not fall within the definition of altruism. An evaluation of Grant Ramsey’s taxonomy of altruism, which includes biological altruism, psychological altruism, and helping altruism, proves that it is not adequate in categorizing organism’s behaviors. A new taxonomy, with the branches of kin selection, reciprocity, and aesthetic altruism, is presented and explained to clarify the definition of altruism and alleviate confusion about how to describe prosocial behaviors. Both naming systems are …


The Evolutionary Theodicy Problem, Houston Schoonmaker Jun 2017

The Evolutionary Theodicy Problem, Houston Schoonmaker

Dialogue & Nexus

Evolutionary theodicies attempt to explain how innocent suffering, death, and extinction seen throughout the evolutionary process of evolution can coincide with believing in a loving God. Since Darwin, scholars have questioned the importance of studying natural selection at such an intricate level. With the knowledge of natural selection, the fact that great suffering is witnessed across nature permits doubts in discussions regarding a benevolent God that created the universe. In this paper, I begin with background information about evolution, theodicy, and how they are related. I look at two major perspectives: the belief that evolution ameliorates the theodicy problem or …


Volume 3 Editorial, Daniel Brannan May 2017

Volume 3 Editorial, Daniel Brannan

Dialogue & Nexus

No abstract provided.


1977 - 59th Annual Bible Lectureship, "Seeking The Lost," Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christian University Jan 1977

1977 - 59th Annual Bible Lectureship, "Seeking The Lost," Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christian University

Lectureship and Summit Programs

No abstract provided.


Restoration Review - Volume 2, No. 4, Leroy Garrett Oct 1960

Restoration Review - Volume 2, No. 4, Leroy Garrett

Leroy Garrett Documents

No abstract provided.


Restoration Review - Volume 2, No. 3, Leroy Garrett Jul 1960

Restoration Review - Volume 2, No. 3, Leroy Garrett

Leroy Garrett Documents

No abstract provided.


Restoration Review - Volume 2, No. 2, Leroy Garrett Apr 1960

Restoration Review - Volume 2, No. 2, Leroy Garrett

Leroy Garrett Documents

No abstract provided.


Restoration Review - Volume 2, No. 1, Leroy Garrett Jan 1960

Restoration Review - Volume 2, No. 1, Leroy Garrett

Leroy Garrett Documents

No abstract provided.


Restoration Review - Volume 1, No. 4, Leroy Garrett Oct 1959

Restoration Review - Volume 1, No. 4, Leroy Garrett

Leroy Garrett Documents

No abstract provided.


Restoration Review - Volume 1, No. 3, Leroy Garrett Jul 1959

Restoration Review - Volume 1, No. 3, Leroy Garrett

Leroy Garrett Documents

No abstract provided.


Restoration Review - Volume 1, No. 2, Leroy Garrett Apr 1959

Restoration Review - Volume 1, No. 2, Leroy Garrett

Leroy Garrett Documents

No abstract provided.


Restoration Review - Volume 1, No. 1, Leroy Garrett Jan 1959

Restoration Review - Volume 1, No. 1, Leroy Garrett

Leroy Garrett Documents

No abstract provided.


Disciples Of Christ And Indian Americans, Muriel A. Watkins Jan 1955

Disciples Of Christ And Indian Americans, Muriel A. Watkins

Stone-Campbell Books

A booklet about the Disciples of Christ's missionary efforts in the Yakima Reservation. The booklet tells the story of the Yakima Reservation, the beginning of the First Christian Church of Yakima, conversions among the Yakimas, religious activities at the mission, and plans for the future of the mission.


The Great Debate Between John W. Ring And J. W. Chism, John W. Ring, J. W. Chism Jan 1908

The Great Debate Between John W. Ring And J. W. Chism, John W. Ring, J. W. Chism

Stone-Campbell Books

No abstract provided.