Saintliness And Moral Perfection

1991 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 463-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
James R. Horne
Keyword(s):  
Religious Life ◽  
Religious Tradition ◽  
Religious Community ◽  
Christian Tradition ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Moral Perfection ◽  
Imitation Of Christ

In the course of supporting his larger thesis about mysticism, Steven Katz argues that, ‘Every religious community and every mystical movement within each community has a “model” or “models” of the ideal practitioner of the religious life.' Among thirteen functions of such models he mentions three that partially overlap. He says that (i) these model lives set standards of perfection to measure believers' actions, (ii) they are perfect examples of what it is to be a human being, and (iii) they are moral paradigms. Katz mentions various saints, sages, and other exemplary figures, and sums up with the claim that in the Christian tradition the function of ‘ models’ is expressed in Thomas à Kempis' The Imitation of Christ. Taking all of this together, one could conclude that he intends to say that every religious tradition contains accounts of morally perfect persons who are examples to be imitated.

Being Done: Why People Leave the Church, But Not Their Faith

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 499-517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josh Packard ◽  
Todd W. Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Religious Life ◽  
Religious Tradition ◽  
Religious Congregations ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Iron Cage ◽  
Meaningful Relationships ◽  
Push And Pull ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
The Church ◽  
Unique Dataset

Institutionally organized religious life in the United State is undergoing a dramatic transformation. While individual beliefs and practices remain relatively stable, institutional affiliation and participation has declined dramatically. In this article, we explore the religious “Dones”—those who have disaffiliated with their religious congregations but, unlike the Nones, continue to associate with a religious tradition. Drawing on a unique dataset of 100 in-depth interviews with self-identified Christians, we explain the “push” and “pull” factors that lead a person to intentionally leave their congregations. We find that a bureaucratic structure and a narrow focus on certain moral proscriptions can drive people away, while the prospect of forming more meaningful relationships and the opportunities to actively participate in social justice issues draw people out. From these factors, we show that an “iron cage of congregations” exists that is ill-suited to respond to a world where religious life is increasingly permeable as people enact their spirituality outside traditional religious organizations. We conclude by questioning whether the spiritual lives of the Dones are ultimately sustainable without institutional support.

World Christianity: A Training School for Multiculturalism

Exchange ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Frederiks
Keyword(s):  
Religious Tradition ◽  
Christian Tradition ◽  
Dutch Society ◽  
Training School ◽  
World Christianity

AbstractChristianity is plural religious tradition: over the centuries and throughout the world's cultures it has taken on a variety of forms and contents. Yet, Christianity also claims to be one tradition, one community. In this article the dialectic relationship between diversity and unity within World Christianity is explored with the view of investigating whether the debate on multiculturalism in Dutch society can benefit from the expertise within the Christian tradition of balancing between diversity and unity.

scholarly journals Realisasi Ajaran Teologi Sosial Melalui Tradisi Ngejot di Masa Pandemi Covid-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
I Wayan Sunampan Putra
Keyword(s):  
Religious Pluralism ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Religious Life ◽  
Religious Communities ◽  
Community Life ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Religious People ◽  
Important Phenomenon ◽  
Religious Obligation

<em><span lang="IN">Harmony in religious life is an important phenomenon to note. Considering that several different religions have developed in Indonesia, it is necessary to apply the teachings of harmony theology. Community life under religious pluralism is not always harmonious. In daily life, several cases of disharmony of religious communities often occur. This disharmony occurs because of the lack of tolerance between religious people with one another. To bring back the attitude of tolerance, one needs to explore religious teachings. Thus, there is no longer a nerrow mind against Hindus. The theology of harmony in the Hindu perspective in this case seeks to provide teachings about the unity of mankind. </span><span lang="EN">In the Hindu perspective of harmony theology, every human being should respect his fellow human beings because they come from the same source, namely God. Harmony is a religious obligation and obedience to God, it is also a cultural guideline and customs. The synergy between the two has always greatly influenced people's perspectives and attitudes regarding various matters, including efforts to create a harmonious life in the midst of plurality.</span><span lang="EN"> </span></em>

scholarly journals THE DIALOGUE OF RELIGIONS AND ONTOLOGICAL INCOMPLETENESS Of a HuMAN Being

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 5-11
Author(s):  
E. V Maksimova
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Religious Life ◽  
Religious Studies ◽  
Interreligious Dialogue ◽  
Spiritual Needs ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Religious Traditions ◽  
Global World

The article is devoted to the peculiarities of ontological incompleteness of a human being in connection with the possibility of spiritual help from religious traditions. The author shows how the unified ontological substitution of spiritual existence with virtual reality is carried out in the global world. The article investigates the potential of interreligious dialogue in search for new forms of contact with the universal anthropological risks of virtualization, individualization and alienation of man from his spiritual needs. The experience of religious interaction, features of intra-religious life of communities and modern attitude of churches to each other and to people are analyzed on the basis of Religious Studies fieldwork in Russia, in the countries of Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

scholarly journals Martin Luther’s Interpretation on Magnificat. Vademecum of Christian Education for Rulers

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 371-393
Author(s):  
Maria Curtean
Keyword(s):  
Christian Education ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Political Anthropology ◽  
Christian Tradition ◽  
Human Being ◽  
European Culture ◽  
Reactive Center

Abstract Considering the ethical, anthropological and theological perspectives on the institution of a secular leader, as they are presented in Martin Luther’s writing “Das Magnificat verdeutschet und ausgelegt”, (1521) this paper aims to emphasize his contribution to the contemporary political anthropology and European culture. Presenting Mary’s canticle as a vademecum of educating secular leaders, Luther highlights the need of spiritual substantiation of the education of the secular leader and identifies mens cordis as the active and reactive center of the human being, from which all counsels and all reigns must be derived. While still preserving parts of mysticism, mystical and ascetic sources for the Christian education of rulers, thus a fragment of the universal Christian tradition, as they were developed and contextualized in Western Europe, this work by Luther could be a significant impulse for the renewal of the dialogue between Lutheran tradition and Orthodoxy.

scholarly journals “Historical Jesus” as a Scholarly Problem

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 676-701
Author(s):  
Andrey S. Desnitsky
Keyword(s):  
Religious Tradition ◽  
Russian Literature ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Other ◽  
Historical Jesus ◽  
Jewish Tradition ◽  
Christian Tradition ◽  
Global Context ◽  
The World

The article presents a brief introduction into the modern research area concerning “the quest for historical Jesus” from the scholarly point of view. In the focus is the original Russian literature in its global context. Since Jesus from Nazareth is the key figure for the most widespread religion in the world, i.e. Christianity, the works devoted to him usually step out of the mere scholarly paradigm even if they used scholarly methods, seeking to approve or to disapprove the religious tradition. Recently, however, a lot has been done to describe Jesus as belonging to his own Jewish tradition and, on the other hand, to investigate the development of Jesus narratives in the emerging Christian tradition. Such kind of studies meet the scholar requirements and look promising.

scholarly journals Sinergitas Islam dan Budaya dalam Kearifan Lokal: Studi Adat Molobunga Yiliyala di Gorontalo

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 266-284
Author(s):  
Muh Rusli
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Religious Life ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Cultural Symbols ◽  
Creation Process ◽  
Life And Death ◽  
The World

The cycle of human travel on earth begins with birth, life and death. This cycle is conditional with the values ​​of local wisdom when viewed from the perspective of local customs and culture. In Gorontalo society the birth cycle continues with the custom of Molobunga Yiliyala (the burial of the placenta). Where the placenta is respected and glorified by traditional burial. This is inseparable from the belief of the Gorontalo tribe that the placenta is a twin of a baby who has noble functions and duties. Its function is to keep the baby out of the world and his job is to remind his twin during life to remember his vow with the creator, always obeying God. If his twin does not obey God, the placenta will consequently torture him on the Day of Judgment. By using phenomenological approach, this study analyses the data obtained through interviews, observations, documentation, and focus group discussions. The results of the study showed that the procession of Molobunga Yiliyala was traditionally through several stages. Starting with cleansing and shading with various ingredients. Subsequently, it followed by the delivery to the burial place, then the funeral or burial, and finally, the recitation of prayer. In each procession it involves cultural symbols that are loaded with local wisdom values. Among them: the value of purity, reflection and appreciation of the perfection of the human creation process; hope to be a good human being. All these processes mean: respect for all God's creations, appreciation for brotherhood, respect for environmental cleanliness, and the value of supervision from God. These values ​​have implications for the religious socio-religious life of the religious Gorontalo community and live in harmony.

Gender

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori K. Pearson
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Religious Tradition ◽  
Religious Community ◽  
Modern Life ◽  
Political Values ◽  
The Family ◽  
Women's Emancipation ◽  
Christian Thought ◽  
A Site

This chapter explores gendered dimensions of theological categories in nineteenth-century Christian thought, primarily in Germany. By defining religion as feeling, symbolized in feminine terms, theologians in this period embraced relationality and dependence as ideals for human life. By viewing the family as a model of religious community and a site for the adjudication and cultivation of political values, intellectuals sought alternatives to modern ‘fragmentation’ and processes of alienation and rationalization. Among feminist thinkers, debates over marriage and women’s emancipation raised new questions about the promises and failures of modernization and secularization. Paying attention to these gendered inflections in nineteenth-century Christian thought helps produce a more complicated story about its central features and concerns—one that highlights the value placed not simply on individualism, autonomy, and relativism (as the dominant scholarly paradigm often suggests), but also on relationality, dependence, and the authority and value of religious tradition for modern life.

Hylemorphism, rigid designators, and the disembodied ‘Jesus’: a call for clarification

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
JAMES T. TURNER
Keyword(s):  
Human Nature ◽  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Christian Tradition ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Human Soul ◽  
Rigid Designators ◽  
Prime Matter ◽  
Holy Saturday

AbstractMany in the Christian tradition affirm two things: (1) that Jesus Christ descended to Hades/Limbus Patrumon Holy Saturday and (2) that the human nature of Jesus is a hylemorphic compound, the unity of a human soul and prime matter. I argue that (1) and (2) are incompatible; for the name ‘Jesus’, ‘Christ’, and ‘Jesus Christ’ rigidly designates a human being. But, given a certain view of hylemorphism, the human being, Jesus, ceased to exist in the time between his death and resurrection. So, Jesus did not descend to Hades/Limbus Patrum, even if God the Son did.

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