Bible and Ethics in the Christian Life

Birch, Bruce C.; Rasmussen, Larry L.

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“…The consensus held by biblical scholars and ethicists is that Christian ethics is not the same as biblical ethics, but that the Bible is to some extent the formation and specification of Christian ethics, and that ethics cannot be Christian without biblical ethics as a reference and basis (Birch et al., 2018, p. 3). Although the environmental crisis and moral demands of today's society are not consistent with those of biblical communities, the reflection of Christian ethics under the environmental crisis and the exploration of its path still need to seek a new understanding from the Bible.…”

Section: God and The Creationmentioning

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Ecological crisis from a Lutheran perspective: Engaging with Pope Francis’ Laudato Si'

Chen

2024

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Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ encompasses concerns about oppressed groups, the relationship between human beings and nature, and the welfare of the poor, and more importantly, how these issues are viewed in the context of the ecological crisis. This paper offers a Lutheran perspective on the encyclical, examining the intricate interplay between humanity and the natural world, the impoverished, anthropocentrism, and the crucial role of advancing intercultural dialogue. Pope Francis has emphasized the use of science and technology to establish an “integral ecology.” However, this paper argues that authentic faith generates personal awareness of the sinful aspects of the environmental crisis and inspires virtuous behavior. God created nature, therefore we need to care for it. This analysis makes an important contribution to the scholarly exploration of the connections between Christian theology and ecological issues. In addition, it provides a critical assessment of anthropocentrism, which should be more concerned with the value of other created beings.

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Section: God and The Creationmentioning

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Ecological crisis from a Lutheran perspective: Engaging with Pope Francis’ Laudato Si'

Chen

2024

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“…At first glance, the connection between religiosity and morality seems straightforward; religious doctrine across cultures emphasizes the importance of living a moral life (Birch & Rasmussen, 1989), and it follows that those who adhere closely to religious teachings would strive to live as ethically as possible. When studied empirically, however, the connection between religiosity and morality is not as clearcut.…”

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Creativity and Executive Function in School-Age Children: Effects of Creative Coloring and Individual Creativity on an Executive Function Sorting Task

Crenshaw¹,

Miller²

2022

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We examined the relationship between executive function (EF) and creativity and whether a creative manipulation related to free coloring or coloring task-relevant materials would impact EF performance in the Dimensional Change Card Sort (DCCS). Participants also completed individual difference measures of creativity with an Alternative Uses Task and EF with a Backward Digit Span Working Memory Task and Delay of Gratification Inhibition Task. Although we failed to find a relationship between creativity in the Alternative Uses Task and our EF measures (rs < .25, ps > .10), we found evidence to suggest the effects of a creative color manipulation differed by individual differences in creativity. Those who were low in certain creative components like the ability to switch between categories (p = .03 and p = .08), generate a number of unique ideas (p = .03 and p = .04), and originality (p = .01) seemed to perform better when allowed to freely color before the DCCS compared to other conditions. Those who performed higher in creative measures generally did not benefit from a creative manipulation before the task. This suggests that a more nuanced examination of the relationship between creativity and EF considering possible experimental manipulations, multiple components, and individual differences may be useful in understanding the relationship between these 2 constructs.

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“…The chapter is divided according to conventional topics of interest typically discussed within Christian and secular spheres, and this elaboration is expected to yield useful insights on pastoral-theological and ethical positions leading to useful scripturally based policies pertaining to banking. Thus, the topics that have been elected to be highlighted are believed to be of interest for the practical banking professional and especially for the Christian reader (Birch & Rasmussen 1989). The subjects highlighted will pertain both directly to what is known as traditional banking practices, and also to what is assumed to guide banking practice on a general level, as to inform what pastoral and ethical stances need be respected when engaging with customers or products, whether this be in general or by sectors.…”

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A treatise on Christian banking

Bøsterud¹

2021

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Bible and Ethics in the Christian Life

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Ecological crisis from a Lutheran perspective: Engaging with Pope Francis’ Laudato Si'

Ecological crisis from a Lutheran perspective: Engaging with Pope Francis’ Laudato Si'

Creativity and Executive Function in School-Age Children: Effects of Creative Coloring and Individual Creativity on an Executive Function Sorting Task

A treatise on Christian banking

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