Free will in theology

principle models have been proposed to describe the relationship between science and religion: complementarity, conflict and coexistence. The three principle models of engagement between science and religion differ in their view of the nature of theology and how it should or should not…

umbo, Francis Burns Family! A couple months’ ago fifteen other colleagues, and myself from Candler School of Theology setoff on a mission trip to Kenya, Africa. To be the hands and feet of Christ Jesus in two differing parts of this region, Nairobi and Meru. A mission, which had me anxious yet excited, weary yet overjoyed, and fearful yet captivated. Nevertheless, God placed this once in a lifetime opportunity before me. I had a deep yearning to move forward on this trip with no expectation,…

author defends the common criticism about the credibility of Wikipedia and contrasts Wikipedia with the encyclopedia to underline the better qualities of Wikipedia. From my perspective, this new set of encyclopedia has its advantages which are fast and free…

“Dare to Know” The medieval man considered religion above all else, with life composed and ordered by God. His duty was to accept the Word, live accordingly, and reach salvation. As the seventeenth century matured, man’s ideas and theories began to mature and change. Certain men, “philosophes,” began to confront the medieval man’s way of thinking. Instead of relying on societal tradition, philosophes such as Jean-Jacques Rosseau, Denis Diderot, and Immanuel Kant challenged their contemporaries…

He asserts that it is “the grace of God” that “confirms to us the pardon of our sins, by enabling us to leave them.” It is important to be reminded about the foundation of Christian faith and theology that is a reminder of God’s love and grace for us humans. Pointing out to the theme of God’s grace for us as humans, Wesley also makes a point that “Christ had ordained certain outward means, for conveying his grace into the souls of men.” The discussion…

confident that the more I do these practices and humble myself to tradition, the more God can speak to my life and through my life. By doing these practices, I believe that I broke free of the modern and cookie cutter Christianity that is in America today. This experience also introduced me to Eastern Orthodox Theology and way of life and kindled my interest to find out more of Eastern Orthodox liturgy. The sign of the cross and other bodily prayers presents itself as one of the best practices…

Lady Gaga: The Voice of The Vulnerable. Since she took the music Industry by the storm ten years ago, Lady Gaga is one of the most influential people to this day. As a pop icon, lady Gaga used her platform to tackle several controversial issues. Although, her recent publicized involvements include partnering with ex-Vice President Joe Biden for a tour to stop sexual assault on campus, a perfect super bowl halftime performance with “a hidden political message”, a collaboration with Prince…

evolved in the Bible, while at the same time showing how the spirit of God’s will, or the law, never changed. Sider also views the texts he pulls from the Bible through their practical application in modern times, and through the lens of retribution theology in its relation to economics. The three examples of God’s economic requirements that Sider presents from the Old Testaments are the year of jubilee, the sabbatical year, and laws on tithing and gleaning. The year of jubilee requires that…

only briefly, that the creator and sustainer of all was Black. “Why do you reject the Black God when the Black God is your God;” was the question so often presented by Elijah Muhammad. He went through great lengths to demonstrate and validate his theology and belief in asserting God was Black and the white race was inherently the “devil.” Elijah Muhammad was unable to make a clear distinction from the “white nationalism” propagated by white Christian ministers; such as Billy Graham; and…

of their 15 children, Lia get the best care she can when she gets diagnosed as epileptic. Throughout the story the reader gets to see the struggle immigrants have adapting to a western society and how there is a tension that gets created between theology and modern science. Summary The Lee family…