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The Impact Of Anthropocentrism On Christian Environmentalism, Alexis Grasse

Dialogue & Nexus

This paper will discuss the effects of anthropocentrism in Christian theology, doctrine, and environmentalism. The development and history of Christian environmentalism will be examined, with emphasis on the time since the 1960s, when environmentalism came to the forefront in the Western world. Alternative interpretations and worldviews, mainly ecocentrism and biocentrism, will be considered and compared to the prevalent anthropocentric view. I will close with a presentation of two possible means for developing a Christian ecological theology without anthropocentrism. An environmental position most coherent with Christian principles will be left open to the reader; my purpose is to examine the impact …

Revolution In Ideology: Crafting A Holistic Scientific Dialectic, Nathan Neill

Dialogue & Nexus

Ideology drives scientific research far more than is acknowledged. Since science itself is conducted by individuals, each scientist has a biased conception of themselves and their surroundings relative to the rest of the universe, even if it is never explicated. This sense of relation to the greater universe is what defines the ideology of the individual. It is this sense of relation and self that creates the individual, who goes on to investigate the natural world by the scientific method. In this paper I will examine extant scientific ideology, particularly in Western science, and propose changes that could be helpful.

False Pretexts Of Altruism And The Truth About Cooperation, Selvin Villeda

Dialogue & Nexus

Without deeper analysis, altruism seems to be alive and present in our world today. However, most of what is called altruism is really mere cooperation. True altruism cannot be achieved unless you directly give up your life without receiving any benefit. Only by analyzing such acts and exploring the true motives of these acts, can we see that 1) biological influences (such as genetic relatedness) and 2) social components stemming from reciprocity are what determine these cooperative actions. We cooperate together for greater overall fitness of society. Through cooperation we can have a striving community that can grow together. Ultimately, …

An Analysis Of Altruism, Sarah Siemens

Dialogue & Nexus

Scientists, freethinkers, and philosophers have attempted to find an explanation of the role of altruism in a natural world that is compatible to the dominantly accepted Darwinian principle of natural selection. Many postulates have been developed in an attempt to explain how self-sacrificial behaviors are cohesive within the “survival of the fittest” ideology. This has caused many scientists to broaden the definition of altruism to understand its components in the physical world. In order to understand how absolute altruism is solely found through God’s love, it is necessary to examine each subset of scientific altruism to reveal their differences. None …

Down Syndrome, The Image Of God, And Personhood, Paris Webb

Dialogue & Nexus

People with Down syndrome help Christians understand what being made in the image of God truly means. After describing Down syndrome, we will examine the different views of the image of God and how these relate to people with Down syndrome. Another approach will be to define personhood in light of God’s image and relate it to Down syndrome. We will use the principles held by the L’Arche community as an exemplar in this discussion to demonstrate that those with Down syndrome encourage us to expand our understanding of the image of God. Consequently, Down’s persons allow us to apply …

Livin’ On A Prayer: An Analysis Of Intercessory Prayer Studies, Savannah Vincent

Dialogue & Nexus

A meta-analysis of intercessory prayer studies was done. Current studies fail to account for the numerous variables and limitations posed by these studies; nevertheless, it is possible to reach the conclusion that the prospect of prayer as an alternative medicine is, at best, limited. The boundaries of faith and science need to be respected. The essential takeaway from this discussion is to look deeper into what sounds like simple and well-designed scientific studies on faith. These studies are often either inconclusive or have varying results when compared to similar studies.

Human Evolution And Divine Agency, Alexandra Rakestraw

Dialogue & Nexus

Modern Christians often find themselves at a crossroads when confronted with the two predominant understandings of human and universal origins. Plain sense readings of Genesis lead many to believe in a historical six-day creation that occurred in the past ten thousand years while proponents on the other side of the spectrum use current scientific understanding to support a creation that occurs through evolutionary means. How one views human origins has a profound impact on one’s concept of how God works in the cosmos. In this paper, I will lay out a background to better understand the characters of Adam and …

Deism Revisited: A Modern Approach, Tina Johnson

Dialogue & Nexus

An evaluation of the history of Deism and its modern counterpart, Moralistic Therapeutic Deism, in light of Theistic Naturalism is done in order to place the several forms of deism into a proper context in modern society. My hoped for outcome is that perhaps we can view Deism as a progressive rather than an archaic belief system that still has a purpose in American religious culture.

Moral Awareness, Original Sin And The Atonement, Tanner Gregory

Dialogue & Nexus

I will explore how evolution impacts the Christian notion of The Fall of man, and, ultimately, the atonement. Various theories of atonement in the Christian tradition generally assume universal and individual sinfulness in humanity. In some cases, this sinfulness is thought to be the result of a distinct moment of rebellion against God, and is transmitted to all of the descendants of Adam. Here, atonement involves Christ’s sacrifice as the means liberate humanity from the bondage of our sinful nature. Evolution collides with these traditional models. Instead of a creation originally void of death and later corrupted by sin, evolution …

Mollifying Neuroscience And Christian Faith: An Emergent Monistic Claim For Free Will And The Soul, Paul Figel

Dialogue & Nexus

Modern neuroscience makes it difficult for one to support a case for substance dualism regarding the existence of a soul and free will. The neuroscientific evidence stems from several experiments in which test subjects were instructed to perform a simple voluntary movement. Scientists consistently observed neurological antecedents preceding the subject’s conscious decision to perform the action. An examination of these experiments and the conclusions drawn will show several key inconsistencies that weaken the extreme anti-conscious will claim. However, it is important to not reject the neurological evidence against substance dualism, but instead discover a new perspective (e.g. emergent monism) that …

The Problem Of Suffering: Universal Health Coverage As A Partial Solution, Christen Scaggs

Dialogue & Nexus

Universal Health Coverage is evaluated from a Christian Biblical perspective and found that it meets an appropriate standard of service to the poor. Christians should consider its benefits and drawbacks compared to doing nothing. The issue of diminished access to healthcare, burdensome medical costs, reduced coverage, and discrimination against impoverished individuals with specific regards to healthcare are all conquerable challenges.

End Of Life Care For The Incarcerated, Codie Robinson

Dialogue & Nexus

As the prison population ages, a new need has come to light – caring for those who are in the final stage of life. This paper will examine the current end of life services provided to those in prison throughout the United States. After a general awareness of the system is presented, a more complete discussion of end of life care for prisoners will be considered, in light of ethics, social justice, and the Christian perspective. The two care options presented, hospice care and compassionate release, are observed through these lenses. In order to make a decision on how to …

Race Relations: A Dialogue Between Science And Theology On The Basis Of Race, Shanice Latham

Dialogue & Nexus

When the topic of race is breached the emotions expressed can range from extreme feelings of guilt to extreme feelings of anger. Why is a word that is, today, commonly associated with a person’s skin color and other physical characteristics responsible for such strong emotional reactions? Much of the violence, poverty, injustice, and hurt in the world has been and is caused by racial division. With the continued use of such an arbitrary system as race these issues will continue to persist and deteriorate. This paper will explore the origin, as well as scientific and theological perspectives of race and …

Feminism In Biology And Belief, Rachel Hurst

Dialogue & Nexus

As feminism has become more hotly-contested in today’s society, the need to analyze the movement’s claims from a scientific and theological perspective has developed. Labor statistics and sociological research reveal that income inequality persists between the sexes. Neuroscience and evolutionary psychology show that subtle differences exist between male and female brains, and these slight variations can potentially be traced to the differing selective pressures between the genders. Ultimately, the biological differences that favor power differentials must be overcome to remedy inequality and injustice. Although Christians have historically upheld these differences and viewed women as inferior, a more modern theological understanding …

“Bone Of My Bones And Flesh Of My Flesh”: A Feminist Analysis Of Christianity, Evolutionary Theory, And The Provenance Of Patriarchy, Heather Bishop

Dialogue & Nexus

While perceived by many as conflicting in nearly every sphere, science and religion both play an important role in the promotion of patriarchal ideologies. My research has found that neither Christianity nor evolutionary theory are inherently patriarchal, neither do they justify patriarchy. Instead, it is the misinterpretation and misuse of these subjects that contribute to the justification of patriarchy for the deep-seated goal of reproductive power. I will show this by analyzing theological themes present throughout the Christian scriptures, as well as investigating findings of evolutionary psychology and hominid ancestry. The implication of this study is that there is no …

Science And Religion On Sexual Orientation, A.N. Scout

Dialogue & Nexus

An analysis of scientific and religious perspectives on sexual orientation will show that the scientific data support a biological origin of sexual orientation that is influenced but not determined by environmental conditions. Religious perspectives will show values affirming equality and integrity are of greater importance than the conditioned attitudes that condemn homosexuality. As a result, forgiveness and acceptance are paramount in dealing with others as they struggle to know Christ. Commitment within a relationship is paramount regardless of the couple’s orientation.

Science, God, And Sexual Orientation, Devin Baker

Dialogue & Nexus

Sexual orientation is a modern and complex term for sexual attractions and behaviors that have been experienced throughout history. Science and religion have both taken stances on the origin and ethics of sexual orientation. Research done in both fields has begun to shed light on the fact that there is an innate biological cause for sexual orientation, and that the Bible might offer a more positive view on non-heterosexual orientations than previously thought.

Volume 3 Editorial, Daniel Brannan

Dialogue & Nexus

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A Three-Fold Historical Trejano Perception Of Jesus, Alyssa Maty

Obsculta

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Mother, Know Again Your Dead Son: Anselm Of Canterbury's Five Movements Of Ritual Healing, Cody Maynus

Obsculta

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Getting The Story Of Vocation Right, Kathleen A. Cahalan

Obsculta

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The Lord Said To Moses..., Reginald Udouj Osb

Obsculta

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Human Freedom In Love: How Our Wholeness Calls Us To Love, Kayla Stock

Obsculta

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God Meets Us In Bed, Chris Morgan

Obsculta

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A Reflection On St. Gertrude, Reginald Udouj Osb

Obsculta

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Número 9: Primer Domingo De Adviento - Víspera De Año Nuevo

Estudios Exégeticos Homiléticos

03.12.2000 – Primer Domingo de Adviento (morado) – Pablo Andiñach
Jeremías 33:14-16; 1 Tesalonicenses 3:12-4:2; Lucas 21:25-36; Salmo 25:4-5.8-10.

10.12.2000 – Segundo Domingo de Adviento (morado) – Pablo Andiñach
Isaías 52:1-11; Filipenses 1:4-6.8-11; Lucas 3:1-6; Salmo 126:1-6.

17.12.2000 – Tercer Domingo de Adviento (morado) – Pablo Andiñach
Sofonías 3:14-18; Filipenses 4:4-7; Lucas 3:10-18; Isaías 12:2-6.

24.12.2000 – Cuarto Domingo de Adviento (morado) / Nochebuena (blanco) – Pablo Andiñach
Miqueas 5:1-4; Hebreos 10:5-10; Lucas 1:39-45; Salmo 80:2-3.15-16.18-19.

25.12.2000 – Navidad (blanco) – Pablo Andiñach
Juan 1:1-18; Isaías 52:7-10; Hebreos 1:1-6; Salmo 99.

31.12.2000 – Víspera de …

Número 8: 21º Domingo Después De Pentecostés - Reinado De Cristo

Estudios Exégeticos Homiléticos

05.11.2000 – 21º Domingo después de Pentecostés (verde) – Néstor Míguez Deuteronomio 6:2-6; Hebreos 7:23-28; Marcos 12:28-34; Salmo 18:2-4, 47, 51.

12.11.2000 – 22º Domingo después de Pentecostés (verde) – Néstor Míguez
1 Reyes 17:10-16; Hebreos 9:24-28; Marcos 12:28-44; Salmo 146:7-10.

19.11.2000 – 23º Domingo después de Pentecostés (verde) – Néstor Míguez
Daniel 12:1-3; Hebreos 10:11-14, 18; Marcos 13:24-32; Salmo 18:5, 8-11.

26.11.2000 – Reinado de Cristo (blanco) – Néstor Míguez
Daniel 7:13-14; Apocalipsis 1:5-8; Juan 18:33-37; Salmo 93:1-2, 5.

Número 7: Domingos De Octubre De 2000

Estudios Exégeticos Homiléticos

Domingos de Octubre de 2000
José Severino Croatto

1.10.00 Nm 11:25-29 S 19:8.10.12-14 St 5:1-6 Mc 9:37-42.44.46s

8.10.00 Gn 2:18-24 S 128:1-6 Hb 2:9-11 Mc 10:2-16

15.10.00 Sab 7:7-11 S 90:12-17 Hb 4:12-13 Mc 10:17-30

22.10.00 Is 53:10-11 S 33:4-5.18-22 Hb 4:14-16 Mc 10:35-45

29.10.00 Jr 31:7-9 S 126:1-6 Hb 5:1-6 Mc 10:46-52

Número 6: 3.09.2000 - 24.09.2000

Estudios Exégeticos Homiléticos

3.09.2000 – Santiago 1,16-27– Mercedes García Bachmann

10.09.2000 – Santiago 2,1-13– Mercedes García Bachmann

17.09.2000 – Santiago 3,1-12– Mercedes García Bachmann

24.09.2000 – Santiago 3,13-4,3 – Mercedes García Bachmann

Número 5: La Transfiguración De Jesús - 27.08.2000

Estudios Exégeticos Homiléticos

06.08.2000 – Marcos 9,2-9 – René Krüger
La transfiguración de Jesús

13.08.2000 – Efesios 4,30-5,2 – René Krüger

20.08.2000 – Efesios 5,15-20 – René Krüger

27.08.2000 – Josué 24,1-2 y 15-18 – René Krüger