He not only presented one side of an argument, he also presented the other in a manner that is equally relevant to the first. Elisha begins his ethnography proposing asking what makes evangelical mega churches successful. The popular evangelical response contains the general assumption: “They combine an atmosphere of growth and adaptability with a commitment to high moral standards and the appearance of uncompromising religious pedagogy”. (Elisha 54) On the other hand, religious and secular critics argue that evangelicals “promote cults around celebrity pastors, fetishizing wealth and prosperity, and wasting valuable resources on flashy luxuries like Jumbotrons”. (Elisha 52) It was helpful, as a reader, to understand the popular perception surrounding evangelical mega churches before delving into a full discussion about social outreach.
In both of the speeches Obama get his message across to his audience by using influential logical arguments, establishing his credibility, keeping their patriotism for America and other shared values in mind, and effectively using the setting at each event as a plus on his side. The most efficient technique that Obama uses to persuade his audiences is making logical arguments and backing up those arguments by providing evidence. In these speeches, Obama claims that educated citizens can fortify the nation as whole. He asks his audience to “…learn what it’s like to walk in someone else’s shoes and in the process…make this democracy work,” at University of Michigan (5). He states something similar at Hampton College as well.
The mentioning of four scriptural geologists and their backgrounds help defend the author’s argument. Christianity and science play a strong role in how and why people believe what they believe, and this is one of the biggest debates of both subjects. Dr. Terry Mortenson has a superb argument on the ramifications of the Old-Earth Theory in this article, as well as a few areas he needs to expand on. Article Strengths Dr. Terry Mortenson mentions many important people when it comes to the theories of the world and creation in this article. The information included about each person was very professional and well
Malcolm Gladwell’s Theories Make Him an Outlier or Just a Liar? In 2008, Malcolm Gladwell explains the story of success in his national bestseller, Outlier. Through his psychological and sociological perspective he shares his theories on how past/current successors have achieved their goals. As a result, due to Malcolm’s inclusion of the non-fictional stories of current successors, this will impact readers all around the world that success can be achievable under his theories of opportunity, 10,000 hours, and cultural legacy. Gladwell tries to convey the reader that success is attainable through the three of his theories, opportunity, the 10,000-hour rule, and cultural legacy.
“His studies, at a previous period of his life, have made him extensively acquainted with the medical science of the day” (108). Chillingworth has also had “studies in alchemy” (67). On the contrary, Dimmesdale is “a young clergyman, who had come from one of the great English universities” (62). Because Dimmesdale is well educated about the “outward forms of religious life,” he is sometimes referred to as a “heaven-ordained apostle” (109). The two male characters have undergone some drastic changes.
President Reagan (Last Names O-Z) ID: 16479 8/28/2012 In order to be a truly successful public leader, it is important to thoroughly understand how using a language can be used to manipulate people’s thoughts and emotions. Ever since ancient times, public speeches presented by leaders around the globe served the purpose of preaching their ideas, rallying existing supporters, and to gain new ones. Speeches have the ability to this because, if well-written and said, it can touch the hearts of many people—thereby allowing leaders to draw new supporters in by convincing non-believers to join in their cause. On top of that, good speeches can give followers the energy and courage to continue to work on towards a goal despite the many hardships they may encounter, as well as emitting a calming effect, which can help people get over the initial shock and dejection that follows an accident. For Ronald Reagan, one of the most famous and successful U.S presidents in the late 20th century, his speech was instrumental in calming the shock felt around the world following the accident of the space shuttle Challenger, and it was also crucial in spurring on the American space industry to the high level it is today.
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Charles Spurgeon and the Obstinacy of the Will Submitted to Dr. David Kitchens, Professor in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of SEMI 500 LUO (fall 2014) Introduction to Seminary Studies by Kris N. Rheingans November 16, 2014 Contents Introduction………………………………………………………………………………1 Influential Experiences…………………………………………………………………..2 Biblical and Theological Foundations…………………………………………………..3 Personal Application of Theology....................................................................................4 Conclusion..........................................................................................................................5 Bibliography.......................................................................................................................6 Introduction Charles Haddon Spurgeon is one of the great minds and powerful proclaimers of the Gospel in the Church Age. However, the years leading to Spurgeon’s conversion were wrought with a profound intimacy with the doctrinal idea of total depravity of mankind. This and other influential experiences, Spurgeon’s biblical and theological foundations, and his personal applications of theology are the focus of this study. The author will, with the support of Spurgeon’s words, prove that without being drawn by Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit, man does not have the personal will to come to Christ because of his depraved nature. Influential Experiences The purpose of God through the life of Charles Spurgeon was effectual from the very beginning.
Thirty-fifth President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, in his inaugural address, expresses the need to unite in order to gain world peace. Because Kennedy gave this speech during his inauguration, he inspires an entire audience around the world, instead of just in America. Kennedy’s purpose is to begin making a better America, to in turn make a better World. He adopts an inspirational tone in order to recruit the citizens of the world to help him. Kennedy begins his speech by stating that we, as the United States are willing to help any friend or indifferent group in the pursuit of liberty.
C. S. Lewis is a beloved writer and thinker, and arguably the most important Christian intellectual of the 20th century. His groundbreaking children's series The Chronicles of Narnia, lucid nonfiction titles such as Mere Christianity and The Problem of Pain, and thought-provoking fiction, including The Screwtape Letters and The Great Divorce, have become trusted companions for millions of readers. Lewis's writings inevitably provoke deep thought and surprising revelations. Herein you'll find books by C. S. Lewis and some about him. Among the books penned by Lewis are the classics mentioned above, volumes of The Collected Letters of C. S. Lewis, and books such as Words to Live By and A Year with C. S. Lewis that contain selections from his
In just about twenty nine years the printing in Europe rapidly increased through the central of the small German states and the Papal states also it spreads to the Netherland and over to England. With the spread of printing information will be easily be spread throughout the world. To which the printing spread to the Renaissance culture the tools for sharpening their wits against the clergy -- not to undermine faith, but restore its ancient apostolic purity. With the spread of printing being so massive anything was about possible. A man named Martin Luther wrote the ninety five Theses about the issues of indulgences to the Church for official pardons.