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The following is based on the book UNSPEAKABLE: “Facing up to evil in an age of genocide and terror.” By Os Guinness
A five week study of seven questions raised by evil in our world.
For the next five Sundays, I’ll lead us in a discussion on the Christian’s understanding and response to evil (head, heart, and [...]
Posted in Aletheia Forum, Ethics & Relationships on February 2, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Definition of: “an unreasonable conceit of superiority,” or and “overweening opinion of one’s own qualities.” Oxford English Dictionary.
Synonyms: egotism, arrogance, hubris, selfishness, vanity, haughtiness, presumption, boastfulness, bigheadedness, self-satisfaction, self-centeredness.
It does not mean self-respect; it means “selfdom.”
Background:
• Consider the most deadly of the seven sins, the very essence of evil itself.
• A sin of the spirit
• [...]
Posted in Aletheia Forum, Ethics & Relationships, tagged Ethics, Seven Deadly Sins, Vice, Virtue on February 2, 2008 | No Comments »
The following is study on vice and virtue based on the book STEERING THROUGH CHAOS, Vice and Virtue In an age of Moral Confusion, by Os Guinness
Or, The Seven Deadly Sins
“Sin creates [an inclination] to sin; it engenders vice by repetition of the same acts. This results in perverse inclinations which cloud conscience and corrupt [...]
Posted in Aletheia Forum, Theology on February 2, 2008 | 1 Comment »
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Posted in Science, tagged Cosmology, Philosophy of Science, Science and Religion, Theoretical Physics on February 2, 2008 | No Comments »
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