This presentation covers:
• What does it mean to contextualize the gospel?
• Where the Western blind spot comes from concerning honor and shame
• How the gospel is embodied by culture, and what it means to “assume the gospel”
• Comparison of “The Four Spiritual Laws” with the “Father’s Love Gospel Booklet”
• Practice describing your story in the language of honor and shame
• Where to get free resources to learn more about honor and shame
You CAN contextualize the gospel in the language of honor and shameWerner Mischke
The document discusses contextualizing the gospel in honor-shame cultures. It defines honor and shame, and compares guilt/innocence cultures with honor/shame cultures. Theology has historically focused on guilt but the Bible references shame more. Contextualization means embodying the gospel within a culture while remaining biblically true. A model shows the relationship between biblical truth, theology, and culture, identifying potential "blind spots." Theology should better incorporate honor and shame to understand Scripture and sin more fully.
Giving Honor: A Key to Fruitful Cross-Cultural Partnerships, by Werner Mischk...Werner Mischke
This workshop presentation was given at the 2018 Missio Nexus annual leadership conference. It takes a problem/solution approach:
PROBLEM: A) Rivalry in the New Testament World: Honor competition and rivalry was a major part of the culture of the New Testament world. B) Rivalry today: What does rivalry and honor competition look like in networks or cross-cultural partnerships today?
SOLUTION: A) Being like Jesus—giving honor: Jesus and Paul teach that serving and giving honor undermine rivalry and honor competition. B) Giving honor—today: What does “giving honor” look like in networks or cross-cultural partnerships today? It looks like empathic listening.
Giving Honor: A Key to Fruitful Cross-Cultural PartnershipsWerner Mischke
This presentation by Werner Mischke was given as a webinar with visionSynergy on 16 November 2017. Werner brings to the surface the problem of honor competition, rivalry, and honor status in the New Testament church. He considers how this applies to global Christian mission. He proposes as a solution: the Spirit-empowered solution of “giving honor” (Rom 12:10; 1 Cor 12:21–26) across cultures and across different levels of social status. The material explores various ways that “giving honor” can help make our own networks or partnerships more healthy relationally—and more fruitful for the gospel. A strong emphasis is given to the practice of empathic listening—“listening with your heart”.
Big Shame or Big Honor? Exploring the Dynamics of Honor and Shame in Cross-Cu...Werner Mischke
The document summarizes key concepts about honor and shame from a cross-cultural perspective. It discusses how honor is defined as public respect and reputation. It explores the love of honor, the two sources of honor as ascribed and achieved, the image of limited good where gains for one mean losses for others, and the social code of challenge and riposte. It also examines the cultural concept of patronage and provides biblical examples to illustrate these concepts. The purpose is to help understand honor and shame dynamics in cross-cultural relationships and ministry partnerships.
Honor & Shame: Four Dynamics for Understanding Violence in the Middle East—...Werner Mischke
Shows why the cultural values of honor and shame can be the source of violence. Specifically examines the honor/shame dynamics behind the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack in Paris, France in January 7, 2015.
Leonard Sweet responds to accusations and criticisms of his theology and writings. He acknowledges some past works could be improved but denies endorsing New Age or emergent theology. While quoting outside sources, he aimed to evangelize, not compromise orthodoxy. He critiques how "emerging church" lacks passion for salvation and separates Jesus from his teachings. Reviews of Sweet's book "Nudge" criticize his view that evangelism should "nudge" people to the God within them, not introduce them to Jesus, but Sweet argues traditional evangelism is flawed and his goal is to revolutionize how Christians reach others.
This document outlines a strategy called "Finding the Hope" to conduct saturation evangelism by distributing gospel literature to every home in a community. The strategy involves mobilizing churches to work together through prayer, distributing booklets containing the gospel message, and following up digitally with those who respond to provide discipleship resources and connect them with local churches. The goal is to give every person an opportunity to hear the gospel message and experience the transforming life of Jesus Christ.
Great Awakening Project Os Hillman presentationOs Hillman
This document outlines a call for Christians to unite and take action to restore America's Christian foundations and counter growing cultural issues. It discusses the need for spiritual awakening through prayer and solving problems. A key strategy proposed is a large-scale media campaign to spread messages on topics like socialism, critical race theory, and America's Christian heritage to disrupt current cultural trends and engage the body of Christ. Examples from past Christian movements that used media are provided. The goal is to awaken, mobilize, and collaborate as one body through love, prayer, and acts of service.
You CAN contextualize the gospel in the language of honor and shameWerner Mischke
The document discusses contextualizing the gospel in honor-shame cultures. It defines honor and shame, and compares guilt/innocence cultures with honor/shame cultures. Theology has historically focused on guilt but the Bible references shame more. Contextualization means embodying the gospel within a culture while remaining biblically true. A model shows the relationship between biblical truth, theology, and culture, identifying potential "blind spots." Theology should better incorporate honor and shame to understand Scripture and sin more fully.
Giving Honor: A Key to Fruitful Cross-Cultural Partnerships, by Werner Mischk...Werner Mischke
This workshop presentation was given at the 2018 Missio Nexus annual leadership conference. It takes a problem/solution approach:
PROBLEM: A) Rivalry in the New Testament World: Honor competition and rivalry was a major part of the culture of the New Testament world. B) Rivalry today: What does rivalry and honor competition look like in networks or cross-cultural partnerships today?
SOLUTION: A) Being like Jesus—giving honor: Jesus and Paul teach that serving and giving honor undermine rivalry and honor competition. B) Giving honor—today: What does “giving honor” look like in networks or cross-cultural partnerships today? It looks like empathic listening.
Giving Honor: A Key to Fruitful Cross-Cultural PartnershipsWerner Mischke
This presentation by Werner Mischke was given as a webinar with visionSynergy on 16 November 2017. Werner brings to the surface the problem of honor competition, rivalry, and honor status in the New Testament church. He considers how this applies to global Christian mission. He proposes as a solution: the Spirit-empowered solution of “giving honor” (Rom 12:10; 1 Cor 12:21–26) across cultures and across different levels of social status. The material explores various ways that “giving honor” can help make our own networks or partnerships more healthy relationally—and more fruitful for the gospel. A strong emphasis is given to the practice of empathic listening—“listening with your heart”.
Big Shame or Big Honor? Exploring the Dynamics of Honor and Shame in Cross-Cu...Werner Mischke
The document summarizes key concepts about honor and shame from a cross-cultural perspective. It discusses how honor is defined as public respect and reputation. It explores the love of honor, the two sources of honor as ascribed and achieved, the image of limited good where gains for one mean losses for others, and the social code of challenge and riposte. It also examines the cultural concept of patronage and provides biblical examples to illustrate these concepts. The purpose is to help understand honor and shame dynamics in cross-cultural relationships and ministry partnerships.
Honor & Shame: Four Dynamics for Understanding Violence in the Middle East—...Werner Mischke
Shows why the cultural values of honor and shame can be the source of violence. Specifically examines the honor/shame dynamics behind the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack in Paris, France in January 7, 2015.
Leonard Sweet responds to accusations and criticisms of his theology and writings. He acknowledges some past works could be improved but denies endorsing New Age or emergent theology. While quoting outside sources, he aimed to evangelize, not compromise orthodoxy. He critiques how "emerging church" lacks passion for salvation and separates Jesus from his teachings. Reviews of Sweet's book "Nudge" criticize his view that evangelism should "nudge" people to the God within them, not introduce them to Jesus, but Sweet argues traditional evangelism is flawed and his goal is to revolutionize how Christians reach others.
This document outlines a strategy called "Finding the Hope" to conduct saturation evangelism by distributing gospel literature to every home in a community. The strategy involves mobilizing churches to work together through prayer, distributing booklets containing the gospel message, and following up digitally with those who respond to provide discipleship resources and connect them with local churches. The goal is to give every person an opportunity to hear the gospel message and experience the transforming life of Jesus Christ.
Great Awakening Project Os Hillman presentationOs Hillman
This document outlines a call for Christians to unite and take action to restore America's Christian foundations and counter growing cultural issues. It discusses the need for spiritual awakening through prayer and solving problems. A key strategy proposed is a large-scale media campaign to spread messages on topics like socialism, critical race theory, and America's Christian heritage to disrupt current cultural trends and engage the body of Christ. Examples from past Christian movements that used media are provided. The goal is to awaken, mobilize, and collaborate as one body through love, prayer, and acts of service.
This document provides warnings about the iFollow discipleship resource and discusses concerns about its connections to figures and organizations promoting ecumenism and interfaith views. It notes that the curriculum development for iFollow was led by the Center for Creative Ministry and highlights several individuals involved with that organization who have expressed beliefs straying from traditional Adventism, such as questioning the authority of Ellen White. It also discusses pastors and speakers associated with iFollow who have embraced emerging church ideas and interfaith work.
The document discusses evangelism strategies for churches. It recommends that churches: 1) Begin with prayer to guide their efforts; 2) Equip individual church members to share their faith through training and discipleship; 3) Program intentional outreach events and services designed to invite community members and help them take next steps in their faith journey. Specific outreach ideas mentioned include concerts, picnics, movie screenings, and family-friendly events tied to sermon series. The key is establishing an ongoing cycle of outreach momentum through prayer, equipping, programming and evaluation.
This document discusses the calling and purpose of consecrated religious life. It begins by discussing how centuries ago individuals left communities to seek God in the quiet of deserts and mountains, laying the foundation for present religious life. It then discusses how religious life has evolved from retreating from the world to dwelling within it with great awareness of the spirit. The document calls religious to be prophets and voices in society, quitting comfortable lives within religious houses to serve humanity. It provides perspectives on how religious are called to critically examine their lives and fulfill their mission to be genuine voices of the Lord.
Session 7 Action Items for Each Cultural MountainOs Hillman
This document provides 10 strategies for culture change and discusses the 7 cultural mountains of influence. It then lists action items individuals can take to impact each cultural mountain, including government, arts & entertainment, media, business, and education. The strategies emphasize personal transformation, engaging culture through dialogue, developing a biblical theology of work, educating the next generation, and moving with God's power.
This document provides an overview of a talk on influencing culture from a Christian worldview. It discusses that Christians are called by God to shape culture, but that the church has at times lost influence by failing to equip believers to see their work and callings as ministry. It highlights challenges facing America's moral and spiritual foundations and provides examples throughout history of how engaged Christians influenced culture for good through acts like prayer, networking, addressing problems, and pursuing a strategy of engaging all sectors of society.
This document provides an overview of a masterclass session on reclaiming the education mountain for God. It discusses how the United States has removed God from public education over time, leading to a decline in morality. To reclaim the education mountain, individuals need to get involved in their local public schools through activities like developing Bible-based curriculum. Success would look like greater acceptance of biblical truths in education and an education system that addresses both the mind and spirit. The document encourages Christians to engage culture from a foundation of truth.
This document provides a 30-day prayer guide for Christians to pray for Muslims and the Muslim world during the Islamic month of Ramadan from August 1-30, 2011. It begins with an introduction explaining the origins of the "30 Days" prayer movement in 1992 among Christian leaders in the Middle East who felt called to pray for Muslims during Ramadan. The document provides daily prayer topics and suggestions for how Christians can pray and engage with the guide individually or in groups. It also includes brief testimonies and background information about the growth of the prayer movement over the last 20 years.
Chapter 7 discusses youth ministry and emphasizes that it should be synodal in nature, involving young people in decision making. The main goals of youth ministry are outreach to attract young people and help them grow in their faith. Suitable environments for ministry include parishes, schools, and youth centers that are welcoming communities. Areas in need of development include spiritual formation like Adoration, opportunities for prayer and discussion, music, sports, time in nature, and service. Youth ministry should be "popular" in nature and welcoming to all young people at every point in their faith journey. Adults should accompany young people with trust in the Holy Spirit.
The document outlines a vision for spiritual awakening and cultural transformation in America. It calls for Christians to unite across denominations and sectors of society to advance God's kingdom through prayer, cultural engagement, and solving problems in their communities. The goal is to awaken believers and see increasing numbers come to faith in Jesus Christ, which could spark nationwide revival and restore Judeo-Christian values that shaped America's founding. Media campaigns are presented as a potential catalyst to mobilize the church and spread the message of cultural influence to a wide audience.
Jesus was accepting the praise of childrenGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus accepting the praise of children. The chief priests complained about the children singing as Jesus rode into Jerusalem, but Jesus reminded them that it was the prophets fulfillment that they do so.
The document discusses changing metaphors for Christian mission in a changing world. It describes how mission is viewed differently in a post-Christian era, with demands for authenticity, unity, and seeing mission as God's work rather than the church's. It also discusses new opportunities, such as transforming communities and families. Finally, it proposes changing metaphors for mission from warrior to gardener, retailer to wholesaler, and hero to human.
This document is a presentation by Dr. Peter Hammond about turning the world upside down through confronting paganism and standing up for biblical values. It discusses how the early church confronted issues like polytheism, immorality, idolatry and more. It encourages confronting the "evil spirit of the age" by not conforming to the world and being transformed through knowledge of God's word. It contrasts biblical teachings with ideas like evolutionism, abortion, hedonism, deception, and other issues. The presentation encourages freedom of thought, speech, press and religion over political correctness or conformity. It asserts that true change comes through changing peoples' hearts, not laws. The presentation promotes Christian missions and charity over politics and concludes with a
Session 8 Arts and Entertainment 7M MasterClassOs Hillman
This document discusses the influence of arts, entertainment, and media in shaping culture and adopting values. It provides examples of both God moving in Hollywood through change agents, and the historical communist and corrupt influences. The summary discusses:
- Arts & entertainment most define cultural values and beliefs.
- God is raising up change agents in Hollywood, though it remains a difficult spiritual environment.
- Examples are given of notable figures using their platform to honor Christ, as well as corruption and scandals in the industry.
- The conclusion encourages praying for those working in media and entertainment.
This document outlines a module for welcoming refugees based on biblical passages. It includes an introduction, guiding questions, bible passages, bible studies, and closing prayers. The bible studies focus on themes of all people being created in God's image, God and his people seeking refuge, and God's people providing refuge for others. It encourages welcoming refugees with compassion as Jesus welcomed all people. The document provides resources to help facilitate discussions and activities to help participants understand the refugee experience.
12.06.08 table of duties bishops, pastors, preachers, hearersJustin Morris
The document provides scripture passages and duties for various holy orders and positions, including bishops, pastors, preachers, and hearers. It instructs these roles on how to fulfill their responsibilities before God. The purpose is to guide those in leadership over the church according to biblical standards.
This document summarizes Daniel Ribera's 2004 paper "A Spirituality of Character Formation". The paper discusses four main points about character formation: 1) It is the responsibility of the home, church, and state. 2) It is a spiritual endeavor. 3) It addresses standards, motives, and ends. 4) It allows for ambiguity, tension, and paradox. Ribera engages with thinkers like Alfie Kohn, David Purpel, and Glenn Tinder on the topic of character education.
This document provides warnings about the iFollow discipleship resource and discusses concerns about its connections to figures and organizations promoting ecumenism and interfaith views. It notes that the curriculum development for iFollow was led by the Center for Creative Ministry and highlights several individuals involved with that organization who have expressed beliefs straying from traditional Adventism, such as questioning the authority of Ellen White. It also discusses pastors and speakers associated with iFollow who have embraced emerging church ideas and interfaith work.
The document discusses evangelism strategies for churches. It recommends that churches: 1) Begin with prayer to guide their efforts; 2) Equip individual church members to share their faith through training and discipleship; 3) Program intentional outreach events and services designed to invite community members and help them take next steps in their faith journey. Specific outreach ideas mentioned include concerts, picnics, movie screenings, and family-friendly events tied to sermon series. The key is establishing an ongoing cycle of outreach momentum through prayer, equipping, programming and evaluation.
This document discusses the calling and purpose of consecrated religious life. It begins by discussing how centuries ago individuals left communities to seek God in the quiet of deserts and mountains, laying the foundation for present religious life. It then discusses how religious life has evolved from retreating from the world to dwelling within it with great awareness of the spirit. The document calls religious to be prophets and voices in society, quitting comfortable lives within religious houses to serve humanity. It provides perspectives on how religious are called to critically examine their lives and fulfill their mission to be genuine voices of the Lord.
Session 7 Action Items for Each Cultural MountainOs Hillman
This document provides 10 strategies for culture change and discusses the 7 cultural mountains of influence. It then lists action items individuals can take to impact each cultural mountain, including government, arts & entertainment, media, business, and education. The strategies emphasize personal transformation, engaging culture through dialogue, developing a biblical theology of work, educating the next generation, and moving with God's power.
This document provides an overview of a talk on influencing culture from a Christian worldview. It discusses that Christians are called by God to shape culture, but that the church has at times lost influence by failing to equip believers to see their work and callings as ministry. It highlights challenges facing America's moral and spiritual foundations and provides examples throughout history of how engaged Christians influenced culture for good through acts like prayer, networking, addressing problems, and pursuing a strategy of engaging all sectors of society.
This document provides an overview of a masterclass session on reclaiming the education mountain for God. It discusses how the United States has removed God from public education over time, leading to a decline in morality. To reclaim the education mountain, individuals need to get involved in their local public schools through activities like developing Bible-based curriculum. Success would look like greater acceptance of biblical truths in education and an education system that addresses both the mind and spirit. The document encourages Christians to engage culture from a foundation of truth.
This document provides a 30-day prayer guide for Christians to pray for Muslims and the Muslim world during the Islamic month of Ramadan from August 1-30, 2011. It begins with an introduction explaining the origins of the "30 Days" prayer movement in 1992 among Christian leaders in the Middle East who felt called to pray for Muslims during Ramadan. The document provides daily prayer topics and suggestions for how Christians can pray and engage with the guide individually or in groups. It also includes brief testimonies and background information about the growth of the prayer movement over the last 20 years.
Chapter 7 discusses youth ministry and emphasizes that it should be synodal in nature, involving young people in decision making. The main goals of youth ministry are outreach to attract young people and help them grow in their faith. Suitable environments for ministry include parishes, schools, and youth centers that are welcoming communities. Areas in need of development include spiritual formation like Adoration, opportunities for prayer and discussion, music, sports, time in nature, and service. Youth ministry should be "popular" in nature and welcoming to all young people at every point in their faith journey. Adults should accompany young people with trust in the Holy Spirit.
The document outlines a vision for spiritual awakening and cultural transformation in America. It calls for Christians to unite across denominations and sectors of society to advance God's kingdom through prayer, cultural engagement, and solving problems in their communities. The goal is to awaken believers and see increasing numbers come to faith in Jesus Christ, which could spark nationwide revival and restore Judeo-Christian values that shaped America's founding. Media campaigns are presented as a potential catalyst to mobilize the church and spread the message of cultural influence to a wide audience.
Jesus was accepting the praise of childrenGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus accepting the praise of children. The chief priests complained about the children singing as Jesus rode into Jerusalem, but Jesus reminded them that it was the prophets fulfillment that they do so.
The document discusses changing metaphors for Christian mission in a changing world. It describes how mission is viewed differently in a post-Christian era, with demands for authenticity, unity, and seeing mission as God's work rather than the church's. It also discusses new opportunities, such as transforming communities and families. Finally, it proposes changing metaphors for mission from warrior to gardener, retailer to wholesaler, and hero to human.
This document is a presentation by Dr. Peter Hammond about turning the world upside down through confronting paganism and standing up for biblical values. It discusses how the early church confronted issues like polytheism, immorality, idolatry and more. It encourages confronting the "evil spirit of the age" by not conforming to the world and being transformed through knowledge of God's word. It contrasts biblical teachings with ideas like evolutionism, abortion, hedonism, deception, and other issues. The presentation encourages freedom of thought, speech, press and religion over political correctness or conformity. It asserts that true change comes through changing peoples' hearts, not laws. The presentation promotes Christian missions and charity over politics and concludes with a
Session 8 Arts and Entertainment 7M MasterClassOs Hillman
This document discusses the influence of arts, entertainment, and media in shaping culture and adopting values. It provides examples of both God moving in Hollywood through change agents, and the historical communist and corrupt influences. The summary discusses:
- Arts & entertainment most define cultural values and beliefs.
- God is raising up change agents in Hollywood, though it remains a difficult spiritual environment.
- Examples are given of notable figures using their platform to honor Christ, as well as corruption and scandals in the industry.
- The conclusion encourages praying for those working in media and entertainment.
This document outlines a module for welcoming refugees based on biblical passages. It includes an introduction, guiding questions, bible passages, bible studies, and closing prayers. The bible studies focus on themes of all people being created in God's image, God and his people seeking refuge, and God's people providing refuge for others. It encourages welcoming refugees with compassion as Jesus welcomed all people. The document provides resources to help facilitate discussions and activities to help participants understand the refugee experience.
12.06.08 table of duties bishops, pastors, preachers, hearersJustin Morris
The document provides scripture passages and duties for various holy orders and positions, including bishops, pastors, preachers, and hearers. It instructs these roles on how to fulfill their responsibilities before God. The purpose is to guide those in leadership over the church according to biblical standards.
This document summarizes Daniel Ribera's 2004 paper "A Spirituality of Character Formation". The paper discusses four main points about character formation: 1) It is the responsibility of the home, church, and state. 2) It is a spiritual endeavor. 3) It addresses standards, motives, and ends. 4) It allows for ambiguity, tension, and paradox. Ribera engages with thinkers like Alfie Kohn, David Purpel, and Glenn Tinder on the topic of character education.
DB #2 RESPONSE #1S Clayton Race has been known to be a touc.docxrandyburney60861
DB #2 RESPONSE #1
S Clayton
Race has been known to be a touchy subject for many. Discussing race seems to be synonymous with speaking while treading lightly. Pondering on my understanding of different races led me to think, first, about what I believe race to be. Race, to me, refers to the physical features of a person. The first human feature that comes to mind when reflecting on race is skin color. Other physical features are included, however, such as hair, and the shape of a person’s nose, lips, and face. Ultimately, race considers color, and facial features. Because of this, race can be thought of as part of one’s DNA. Differences in the way people look can be attributed to their genetic makeup and so, race is a part of this makeup. In my personal understanding of different races, identifying where a person is from can be easy because of the way they look.
After conducting research on this topic, I realized I was only partially correct in my thinking. A person’s physical attributes is a result of their genetic code, but not in the way that I thought. A Stanford study was conducted in 2002 [1], in which human diversity was examined. The focus of this study was 4,000 and how they were distributed across the globe, breaking the world into seven geographical regions. It was found that over 92% of alleles were found in two or more regions and almost half of the alleles studied were present in all seven major geographical regions [2]. In my previous idea of race, I identified the physical features with DNA and assumed they were one in the same. This is not the case as alleles vary greatly from genetic code. Alleles differ from genes in that, all humans have the same genes that code for hair, but the different alleles are why hair comes in all types of colors and textures. [2]
Elmer (2002) discusses the importance of understanding culture and strays from using the term, ‘race’. God created differences [3] and seems to prefer it. There are several cases in the Bible where the one that is chosen by God to fulfill a mission is the one person that is different. The book of Matthew speaks of a woman that used expensive perfume on the head of Jesus. [4] This action was characteristically different from what was expected. The Bible discusses race in terms of lineages from Jacob or other patriarchs. In First Peter, we see that people from various nations are called by God and in this, we find another example of the inherent differences we see in the world. The book of Ester, also, has very specific examples of race and how it can affect people’s behavior towards one another.
God’s word seems to side more with the scientific explanation of races, rather than my understanding of it. While Deuteronomy 32:8 explains the separation of people by God, verses in Psalms, Romans, Colossians, among other books, express the fact that race is simply a way for humans to categorize themselves needlessl.
Course Geometry Unit Quadrilaterals and Polygons Secti.docxvanesaburnand
Course: Geometry
Unit: Quadrilaterals and Polygons
Section: Squares, Rectangles and Rhombi
Assignment: Vertices of a Parallelogram
Points: 50 [Question 1 = 20 points; Question 2 = 30 points]
1. A parallelogram has the vertices (0, 3), (3, 0), (0, -3) and (-3, 0). Determine what type of parallelogram
[10 points]. Find the perimeter and area [10 points].
2. A parallelogram has the vertices (-1, 2), (4, 4), (2, -1) and (-3, -3). Determine what type of
parallelogram [10 points]. Find the perimeter and area [20 points].
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I find your argument to be very realistic in its approach, I would disagree that religion as a form of justification for conflict in subsuming weak actors as a "new normal" might be a bit brash; e. g., you frequently mention that the U.S. government is not using religion to justify its conflicts. Isn't this contradictory to your assertions? I would argue that Americans who profess to be religious, believe that God, or whatever is considered to be their deity, is on our side in conflict. This faith perspective is evident considering the widespread support of the Military Chaplains in a Government agency. The U.S 2nd Court of Appeals argued for a need for chaplains by stating that the "morale of our Soldiers, their willingness to serve, and the efficiency of the Army as an instrument for our national defense rests in substantial part on the military chaplaincy" (Waggoner, 707).
According to your quoted sources, religion has "been a force of often dramatic social transformation and political influence, and, at times violence [..]” I interpret this to mean that religion is both a force for dramatic change and that violence is the exception - not the rule. Religion has further been recognized as an agent of peace by the World Bank, which argues that religion is “an agent for globalization and for allowing dialogue for conflict resolution between actors, which has created "a global civil society capable challenging hegemonic discourses on a number of issues ranging from human rights to poverty alleviation" (Bradley, 267). So perhaps actors use religion to justify their casus belli for war? Can we really say that religion is the cause for this conflict? Should we be using “religion” to justify conflict?
Sources:
Bradley, Tamsin. "Religion and Globalisation: Bringing Anthropology and International Relations Together in The Study of Religious-Political Transnational Movements." Globalizations 6.2 (2009): 265-279. Academic Search Complete. Web. 24 Mar. 2016
Waggoner, Ed. "Taking Religion Seriously in The U.S. Military: The Chaplaincy as A National Strategic Asset." Journal of The American Academy of Religion 82.3 (2014): 702-735. Academic Search Complete. Web. 25 Mar. 2016.
Question 2: Describe your own observances of the sacred or those of your family or close friends.
I come from a Roman Catholic family. Throughout my life I have observed the way the Sacred reality is performed.
Martin Buber was an Austrian-born Jewish philosopher known for his philosophy of dialogue and distinction between I-Thou relationships and I-It relationships. In I-Thou relationships, people fully engage with each other with openness and concern for the other, while I-It relationships are more detached and utilitarian. For Buber, God represents the ultimate Thou that can never become an It. He believed meaningful human experiences involve meeting God through encounters with others and the world. The document also discusses Sun Myung Moon's Divine Principle teachings about relationships, love, and the necessity of Jesus' second coming to fulfill the complete salvation of humanity.
This document discusses key aspects of Arab culture and how it influences concepts like honor, shame, community, and right and wrong. It emphasizes that Arab cultures are highly group-oriented and conformity is valued. Honor must be maintained at all costs to avoid shame, which is deeply stigmatized. The community (umma) is also extremely important in Islam. When planting churches among Arabs, it is crucial to establish a valid Christian community that can meet the social and spiritual needs usually filled by the umma. Transparency and dealing openly with struggles is important to demonstrate the community's authenticity.
A Defiantly Unapologetic Defense of Non-Apology 1.28.17David M. White
This document discusses when apologies are and are not appropriate. It argues that one should never apologize for speaking the truth, openly practicing their faith, defending their core values, or advocating for vulnerable groups. A genuine apology requires complete disclosure of facts, not vague statements. True apologies aim to reconcile and allow forgiveness, healing damaged relationships. Apologies are misused when said for minor inconveniences or without wrongdoing. One should stand up for principles of truth, justice and compassion without feeling a need to apologize.
This document provides a leader's guide for the first session of a six-part study on responding to environmental and social justice issues. The session introduces participants to key concepts through group discussion and activities. Participants will read sections from the source documents, discuss major threats like poverty, violence, and environmental degradation, and reflect on pledges to care for God's creation and practice hope. The leader will close with a prayer lamenting harms to the planet and encouraging spiritual growth in nurturing renewed creation.
This editorial discusses subtle ways that Christians can abandon the authority of Scripture in their lives. Some ways mentioned include:
1) Appealing selectively to evidence in the Bible by avoiding difficult or controversial passages.
2) Feeling embarrassment before biblical texts that discuss uncomfortable topics and avoiding direct engagement with those passages.
3) Publishing books that present opposing biblical views as equally valid, which risks minimizing Scripture as the final authority and expanding what counts as evangelical.
The editor urges relying on systematic expository preaching, confronting one's own biases, and recognizing that not all interpretations of disputed issues are equally valid according to the Bible. Treating homosexuality affirming views as within the evangelical tent risks redefining evangelicalism
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This document provides a summary of the Cape Town Commitment from the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in 2010. The Commitment links Christian belief with action in the world. It calls on Christians to promote justice and peace, especially for the oppressed and poor. It highlights the need for effective action against issues like slavery, human trafficking, discrimination, and addressing the plight of migrants and marginalized groups. The global Church is called to advocate against injustice and inequality both in the world and within the Church itself.
The document discusses several topics related to religion and spirituality, including how ideas of God have evolved over time through ongoing discussion. It examines six marks or characteristics of a true religion as fulfilling its purpose by reconnecting people to themselves, their families, communities, the world, environment, and God. Public worship is discussed as a way to foster both spiritual and community formation through meaningful rituals and messages that inspire people.
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4. DEFINITIONS
HONOR: “the worth or
value of persons both in
their eyes and in the eyes of
their village, neighborhood,
or society.” … “The critical item
is the public nature of respect
and reputation.”
–Jerome Neyrey
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5. SHAME: “the intensely
painful feeling or
experience of believing that
we are flawed and therefore
unworthy of love and
belonging” … “the fear of
disconnection.”
–Brené Brown
DEFINITIONS
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15. There’s a lot more about shame
in the Bible than guilt
Majority
World
Western
World
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16. 0
100
200
300
400
Guilt-based words Shame-based words
Old Testament
New Testament
Guilt
Shame
References to Guilt vs. Shame
in the Bible
SOURCE: Timothy C. Tennent: Theology in the Context of World Christianity, p.93
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105. YES.
Here’s an example of the
gospel which is designed to
resonate more deeply with
many Majority World
cultures.
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106. YES.
Here’s an example of the
gospel which is designed to
resonate more deeply with
many Majority World
cultures.
It emphasizes story, family,
and the cultural value of
honor and shame.
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107. Who will have their honor restored?
TheFather’sLove
A story told
by Jesus Christ
Luke 15:11–32
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109. So the father divided
his wealth between
his two sons.
Not long after that,
the younger son sold
his share of the property
and left home
with the money.
He traveled far away
to another country.
Whatwillthesondointhefarcountry?
Whydidthefatheragree
tohisrequest?
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110. There he wasted his
money living like a fool.
After he spent
everything he had,
there was a terrible
famine [lack of food]
throughout the country.
He was hungry and
needed money.
Whywerehisactionssobad?
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111. So he went and got a job
with one of the people
who lived there.
The man sent him into
the fields to feed pigs.
He was so hungry that
he wanted to eat the food
the pigs were eating.
But no one gave him
anything.
Whatwillthesondonow?
Howishetryingtostayalive?
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112. The son realized that he
had been very foolish.
He thought,
“All my father’s hired
workers have
plenty of food.
But here I am,
almost dead because
I have nothing to eat.”
Whydidhefinallygainhumility?
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113. “I will leave and go to my
father. I will say to him:
‘Father, I have sinned
against God and have
done wrong to you.
I am no longer worthy
to be called your son.
But let me be like one of
your hired workers.’”
Whenhegetshome,whatshouldhisfatherdo?
Isthereawayout?
Stay
here?
Go home and
be a slave?
Steal the
pigs?
?
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114. So he left and
went to his father.
But while the son
was still a
long
way
off,
Whatdoesthesonthinkthat
hisfatherwilldotohim?
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115. his father saw
him coming and felt
sorry for him. So he ran
to him and hugged
and kissed him.
Whataretheneighborsthinking?
Astheneighborswerewatching,
howdidthefatherprotecthis
sonfrombeingshamed?
Itwasabigshameonthefather
toruntohisson!
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116. The son said,
“Father, I have sinned
against God and have
done wrong to you.
I am no longer worthy to
be called your son.”
Whatdoestheyoungersonneed?
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117. But the father called
to his servants,“Hurry!
Bring the best clothes
and put them on him.
Also, put a ring on his
finger and good
sandals on his feet.
And bring our best calf
and kill it so that we
can celebrate with
plenty to eat.” Thefathercalledforabigpartyto
honorhisyoungerson.Why?
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118. “My son was dead,
but now he is alive again!
He was lost,
but now he is found!”
So they began to
have a party.
The older son had
been out in the field.
When he came near the
house, he heard the sound
of music and dancing.Thefather’spartyforhissonwouldhave
surprisedthepeopleinthevillage.Why?
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119. He would not go in
to the party.
So his father went out and
begged him to come in.
But he said to his father,
“Look, for all these years
I have worked like a slave
for you. I have always done
what you told me to do,
and you never gave me
even a young goat for a
party with my friends.Howdidtheoldersoninsulthisfather?
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120. “But then this son of yours
comes home after wasting
your money on prostitutes,
and you kill the best
calf for him!”
His father said to him,
“Oh, my son, you are
always with me, and
everything I have is yours.
But this was a day to be
happy and celebrate.Your
brother was dead, but now
he is alive. He was lost,
but now he is found.”
Howdidbothsonsdishonorthefather?
Itwasabigshameonthefather
tohavetoleavetheparty.
Buthetalked
inagentleway
withhisson.
Whatkindoffatherishe?
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121. Howdidthefathershowsufferinglove
tobothhisyoungersonandolderson?
v
YOUNGER SON
Rebellious Sinner
OLDER SON
Religious Sinner
He insulted his father by rejection, He insulted his father by hating the
greed, and foolish actions. forgiveness given to his brother.
He was lost in a far-away land. Later, He was lost at home. He never left his
he returned in humility and sorrow. father, but he was full of ugly pride.
Turning from his dirty sin and shame, Thinking he had no sin and shame,
he humbled himself before his father. he argued, and accused his father.
He received the father’s love; his He never knew the greatness of the
shame was covered, his honor restored. father’s love and mercy.
He entered into the father’s house He stayed outside the father’s house
for the great party. during the great party.
Jesus said, “I tell you, it will be the same in heaven.There will be great joy when
one sinner turns away from sin.Yes, there will be more joy than for 99 godly people
who do not need to turn away from their sins.” (Luke 15:7 NIRV)
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123. “Jesus answered,
‘I am the way,
and the truth,
and the life.
Theonlywaytothe
Fatheristhroughme.’”
(John14:6)
JESUS CHRIST was perfect, pure, holy. But
He died in public at the hands of sinful men.
The Bible says that Jesus was shamed, nailed
to a wooden cross. After He died, His body
was put in a tomb. Butthreedayslater,God
raisedHimfromdeathinhighesthonor!
JESUS DEFEATED SIN, SHAME, DEATH.
He died on the cross, suffering shame for
all peoples. But in rising from death, Jesus
defeatedsinandshameforus. And when we
believeinJesus,followingHimdaybyday,we
can truly live in victory over sin and shame!
GLORIOUS LOVE. “But Christ died for us
while we were still sinners, and
by this God showed how
much He loves us.”
(Romans5:8)
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124. Do you want victory over sin and shame? The honor of being a child of God?
To have eternal life? Turn from your sin and follow Jesus. Prayhonestly:
“Jesus,You know all the ways I have insulted the honor, love, and holiness of God. I am sorry.
I deeply desire an honor that never goes away—the honor of being one of God’s children.
Jesus, I believe that because of love,You suffered to bear our sin and shame, so we could bear
God’s honor and join God’s family.You invite us to joinYou in heaven’s great party. Oh yes,
I want to be there. I believe you rose from deathto defeat sin, shame, and death.Please save
me from all my sin and shame, withYour eternal life. Lord Jesus, I believe inYou. Amen.”
“The Father has loved us so much! This shows how much He loved us:We are called
children of God.”(1John3:1) “Some people did accept Him [Jesus].They believed in Him,
and He gave them the right [honor] to become children of God.”(John1:12)
Jesus said,“Anyone who hears what I say and believes in the one who sent Me has
eternal life.They will not be judged guilty … and have entered into life.”(John5:24)
“If you openly say,‘Jesus is Lord,’and believe in your heart that
God raised Him from death, you will be saved. …Yes, the Scriptures say,
‘Everyone who trusts in Him will not be put to shame.’” (Romans10:9-11)
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