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Anti-Social Media: Communal Transformation And The Barriers Of Technology, A. Thornhill Sep 2015

Anti-Social Media: Communal Transformation And The Barriers Of Technology, A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

In light of the proliferation of social media consumption in the West and across the world, this paper considers the implications for communal participation and transformation, particularly for the Christian community. The paper argues that God intends for our formation as human beings in general, and as Christians in particular, to occur primarily in the context of interdependent relationships with others, and particularly within our faith family.


The Master Argument Of Macintyre's 'After Virtue', Brad Kallenberg Aug 2015

The Master Argument Of Macintyre's 'After Virtue', Brad Kallenberg

Brad J. Kallenberg

In September of 1995 the Associated Press released a wire photo showing Russian lawmakers of both genders in a punching brawl during a session of the Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament.' Is this behavior an ethnic idiosyncrasy? Do only government officials duke it out over matters of great importance? Or have fisticuffs suddenly become politically correct? No, on all counts. Pick a topic, any topic -- abortion, euthanasia, welfare reform, military intervention in the Balkans -- and initiate discussion with a group of reasonable, well-educated people and observe the outcome. Chaos ensues. Of course the volume of the debate …


Virtues And Practices In The Christian Tradition: Christian Ethics After Macintyre, Nancey Murphy, Brad Kallenberg, Mark Nation Aug 2015

Virtues And Practices In The Christian Tradition: Christian Ethics After Macintyre, Nancey Murphy, Brad Kallenberg, Mark Nation

Brad J. Kallenberg

Using Alasdair MacIntyre's work as a methodological guide for doing ethics in the Christian tradition, the contributors to this work offer essays on three subjects: description of MacIntyre's approach; reflections on moral issues; and selected essays on family, abortion, feminism and more.


The Bible, Same-Sex Sexual Activity, And The Parameters For Flourishing (Part 3), A. Thornhill Jul 2015

The Bible, Same-Sex Sexual Activity, And The Parameters For Flourishing (Part 3), A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

No abstract provided.


The Bible, Same-Sex Sexual Activity, And The Parameters For Flourishing (Part 2), A. Thornhill Jul 2015

The Bible, Same-Sex Sexual Activity, And The Parameters For Flourishing (Part 2), A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

No abstract provided.


The Bible, Same-Sex Sexual Activity, And The Parameters For Flourishing (Part 1), A. Thornhill Jul 2015

The Bible, Same-Sex Sexual Activity, And The Parameters For Flourishing (Part 1), A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

No abstract provided.


A Theology Of Vacation, A. Thornhill Jun 2015

A Theology Of Vacation, A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

No abstract provided.


American Ninja Warrior And Spiritual Formation, A. Thornhill Jun 2015

American Ninja Warrior And Spiritual Formation, A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

No abstract provided.


Losing Influence And Finding Faithfulness: The Decline Of Evangelicalism And The Lost And Found Parables, A. Thornhill Mar 2015

Losing Influence And Finding Faithfulness: The Decline Of Evangelicalism And The Lost And Found Parables, A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

No abstract provided.


Gregory Of Nyssa, The Death Of Infants, And The Life Of God, A. Thornhill Mar 2015

Gregory Of Nyssa, The Death Of Infants, And The Life Of God, A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

No abstract provided.


Raising Narcissists: What Over-Approving Parents Can Learn From Philippians 2, A. Thornhill Mar 2015

Raising Narcissists: What Over-Approving Parents Can Learn From Philippians 2, A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

No abstract provided.


Turning Pistols Into Plowshares, A. Thornhill Jan 2015

Turning Pistols Into Plowshares, A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

No abstract provided.


Hilary Of Poitiers On Prohibition And Imperative In The Christian Life., A. Thornhill Jan 2015

Hilary Of Poitiers On Prohibition And Imperative In The Christian Life., A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

No abstract provided.


Hacking For The Kingdom?, A. Thornhill Nov 2014

Hacking For The Kingdom?, A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

No abstract provided.


Emotional Doubt And Divine Hiddenness, A. Thornhill Dec 2013

Emotional Doubt And Divine Hiddenness, A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

This essay will seek to develop a possible model for addressing the existential problem of divine hiddenness and the emotional doubt that it might cause in the life of a believer. In doing so, it will identify several potential "root causes" for the experience of the existential problem of divine hiddenness and attempt to guide a hurting individual through dealing with their doubt by applying misbelief therapy.


Making Sense Of Truth In The Tempest, William Brown Dec 2013

Making Sense Of Truth In The Tempest, William Brown

William E. Brown, Ph.D.

No abstract provided.


Development Of Catholic Moral Doctrine: Probing The Subtext, M. Kaveny Nov 2013

Development Of Catholic Moral Doctrine: Probing The Subtext, M. Kaveny

M. Cathleen Kaveny

No abstract provided.


Need A Little Jesus In Your Life?, A. Thornhill Jan 2013

Need A Little Jesus In Your Life?, A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

No abstract provided.


“Am I Impossible? A Political Theologian’S Response To Kahn’S Political Theology,”, William Cavanaugh Dec 2011

“Am I Impossible? A Political Theologian’S Response To Kahn’S Political Theology,”, William Cavanaugh

William T. Cavanaugh

No abstract provided.


Eruv And Establishment, Lorin Geitner Dec 2009

Eruv And Establishment, Lorin Geitner

Lorin C. Geitner

An examination of how the Orthodox Jewish practice known as an "eruv", based in Jewish religious law, can help illustrate the tension between the Establishment and Free Exercise clauses of the First Amendment.