Haflong, the Barail Mountain Ranges, and Naga Traditions

2020 ◽  
pp. 170-186
Author(s):  
Namrata Goswami
Keyword(s):  
Mountain Ranges ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Church

The ninth chapter travels back to Haflong and traverses to the Zeme Naga village of Mpuilo. Set amidst the beauty of the Barail ranges, this Zeme village exposes the impact of the Naga conflict including that of counter-insurgency on both young and old. I recount the story of Pojei and Adeu (names changed), two young Zemes who shared with me their dreams and their views on how they see their lives evolve. This chapter introduces you to the impact religion has had on the conflict and the role of the church in the life of the ordinary Naga.

scholarly journals THE PLACE OF WORSHIP IN SOLEMNIZATION OF A MARRIAGE

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 260-294
Author(s):  
Wendy Kennett
Keyword(s):  
Same Sex Couples ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Constituent Element ◽  
History Of ◽  
English Law ◽  
Role Of Religion ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Alternative Solutions ◽  
The Church

AbstractThe recent decision of the United Kingdom Supreme Court in Regina (Hodkin and another) v Registrar General for Births, Deaths and Marriages concerned the registration of the premises belonging to the Church of Scientology in London as a place of worship, specifically for the purpose of enabling a marriage to take place there which would be valid in law. This article examines the continuing significance of a registered place of worship in the English law rules on formalities of marriage. It provides a brief history of the role of religion in the solemnization of marriages in England and Wales, and the emergence of the “place of worship” as a constituent element in the celebration of a valid marriage. The role of marriage at a registered place of worship in the current legislation governing the formalities of marriage is considered, along with the impact on that scheme of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013. The exceptional character of the approach adopted by English law is highlighted by a comparative survey of laws on the solemnization of marriages, which also demonstrates some of the problems arising out of alternative solutions. Finally, recent attempts to reform the law are noted, followed by some concluding remarks on possible future developments.

scholarly journals Mutual Influence of The Orchestra and Concerto Principle in The 16th – First Half of The 17th Centuries

2021 ◽  
pp. 49-63
Author(s):  
Vadym Rakochi
Keyword(s):  
Vertical Structure ◽  
Mutual Influence ◽  
Musical Instruments ◽  
Basso Continuo ◽  
The Third ◽  
Solid Foundation ◽  
Choral Composition ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Church

The interaction between the evolution of the orchestra and the concerto at the end of the late 16th — first half of the 17th centuries has been considered. Three levels of interaction are revealed. The first one is the basso continuo. There is little attention paid to the importance of this technique for the formation of the orchestra: the impact on the formation of instrumentalists’ collectives through the appearance of a homophonic way of presentation; combining different forces of sound of instruments; strengthening the bass line as a solid foundation for the entire vertical structure. The second level is the concerto principle. It is emphasized that during the 16th century the concerto meant ―ensemble‖ of any configuration. The strengthening of the instrumental component in the works of M. Uccellini, I. Baccusi, A. and J. Gabrieli, A. Banchieri had an impact on the transformation of the concerto principle. Initially, the principle appeared through the opposition of pitches and density of texture, eventually extends to the comparison of instrumental, mixed vocal-instrumental and vocal groups, thus stimulating contrast in the middle of an instrumental groups such as ensemble and orchestra. The third level of the interaction is embodied in the genre of madrigal (C. Monteverdi). It seems that the release of instruments, the diversification of their functions, the rejection of the permanent exact duplications and the increased role of the timbre obviously require an instrumental body as a stable structure for the implementation of all above mentioned. The development of musical instruments, the diversification of their functions, the use of sinfonia and ritornellos in the choral composition became a driven force for the modification of the concerto principle resulted in the intensification of the competitive origin in the orchestra with each decade. All the above encourages to revise the depth of interaction between the orchestra and concerto. The orchestra as an organized and multi-instrumental collective, designed to exhibit music beyond the church or theatrical genres, becomes the institutional basis for the embodiment of the concerto principle in a particular genre of the instrumental concerto.

Baptism in Martin Luther’s Theology

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsi Stjerna
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Religious Experience ◽  
Human Life ◽  
16Th Century ◽  
Sacramental Theology ◽  
Christian Community ◽  
Christian Communities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Church

Baptism opens a window to the heart of Martin Luther’s 16th-century theology. It offers a perspective for how Luther understands the impact of grace and its channels, as well as the nature of justification in an individual’s life. In his teaching about baptism, Luther demonstrates the vital working of the Word and lays a foundation for a Word-centered and faith-oriented spirituality. With baptism, Luther articulates his vision for the purpose of the Church and the rationale for sacraments. Baptism reveals different sides of the theologian: one who argues with a zeal on the “necessity” of baptism and its meaningful God-mandated practice in Christian communities and another who imagines God’s saving grace too expansive to be limited to any ritual. The apparent tensions in Luther’s articulation can be understood from his overlapping agendas and different audiences: in his baptismal talk, Luther is both processing his own Angst about salvation and negotiating his developing position in relation to the medieval sacramental theology and other emerging reform solutions. While feistily refuting his opponents, he is also speaking from his personal religious experience of being as if reborn with the encounter of the Word of grace and passionately extrapolating his most foundational conviction: God’s unconditional promise of grace as the ground of being for human life, given to humanity in the Word. The matter of baptism leads to the roots of different Christian “confessional” traditions. The format of the ritual has generated less anxiety than differing theological opinions on (1) the role of faith in the validity of baptism, and (2) the effects of baptism in one’s life. Whether infant or adult baptism is favored depends on whether baptism is primarily understood as a sign of faith, a cause of forgiveness and transformation, or an initiation into the Christian community—or all of the above. Baptism is at the center of Luther’s theological nervous system; it connects with every other vital thread in the theological map. Baptism is a mystery and a matter of faith; it calls for a philosophical imagination and mystical willingness to grasp the questions of reality beyond what meets the eye. “I study it daily,” Luther admits in his “Large Catechism.” “In baptism, therefore, every Christian has enough to study and practice all his or her life. Christians always have enough to do to believe firmly what baptism promises and brings.”

Addressing LGBTQ+ Inclusion: Challenges, Faith, and Resilience in the Church and her People

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-105
Author(s):  
Helen Harris ◽  
Gaynor Gaynor ◽  
Carolyn Cole ◽  
Vanessa Cressy ◽  
Najeeah Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Study ◽  
Significant Finding ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Difficult Conversations ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Survival And Growth ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Church

The questions of the reception of and role of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) persons in the Christian faith and Christian church have increasingly called for churches and             denominations to discern a position on membership, leadership, and participation in the sacraments. Individuals, families, congregations, and denominations are impacted by the differences in perspective, policy, and practice of affirming, including, or excluding LGBTQ+ persons. This article reports on a qualitative research study of 97 interviews in      20 congregations across three denominations exploring difficult conversations, decisions, and the impact of those decisions. The challenges and opportunities in both conversations and decisions are nested in faith perspectives. One significant finding is the role of individual and corporate faith in the resilience essential to both survival and growth.     T

scholarly journals Dampak Injil bagi pemuda yang kurang aktif di persekutuan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
MELI TAKKE
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Good News ◽  
Spiritual Needs ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Church

I raised this title because I saw in my congregation most of the youths who were less active in fellowship either in church or other services, so this made me think that how the role of the gospel is so that i can have a good impact on youth who are less active in Chiristianly. Because youth are the next generation of the church, it is very important for youth to be active in a fellowship because from there the youth begin to learn and develop their potential. The gospel is one of the (spiritual) needs of our lives. The gospel is good news. Where we as Christians, especially in the ministry, there is our role to preach the gospel. The purpose of this study is to further explain how the impact of the gospel on youth who are less active in the fellowship, the method used in this study is a qualitative method because this research focuses more on theory.

scholarly journals Officialization and linguistic acculturation of Spanish in the United States Catholic Church

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-165
Author(s):  
Antonio Medina-Rivera
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Catholic Church ◽  
Final Section ◽  
The United States ◽  
Spanish Language ◽  
Inclusive Language ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Church

The present investigation brings to light some of the changes associated with the use of English and Spanish in the US Catholic Church. The first part is an examination of the process of officialization from a historical perspective, acknowledging the impact of some groups or associations in the use of vernacular languages within the Church. The second part examines the role of acculturation during this process of officialization; and the final section analyzes the use of inclusive language in the Church, as an attempt to have a more gender-balanced institution. These three elements serve to provide a more complete perspective of the reality, expansion, revitalization and maintenance of the Spanish language in the United States. The article also reveals some of the language planning policies (direct and indirect) that have made an impact on the use of Spanish within US Catholicism.

Synodical Government and the Legislative Process

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-81
Author(s):  
Stephen Slack
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Church Of England ◽  
General Pattern ◽  
Legislative Process ◽  
Legal Provision ◽  
Human Rights Act ◽  
Legislative Activity ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Church

This article reviews the exercise of the legislative function of the General Synod of the Church of England over the last 25 years. Beginning with a summary of the principles of synodical government in the Church of England, it goes on to describe the establishment of the Synod, its composition and its functions. The different forms of legal provision available to the Synod in exercise of its legislative function are then considered, followed by an account of the impact of the Human Rights Act, the procedures applicable to the conduct of legislative business and the role of Parliament in the legislative process. After an assessment of the general pattern of synodical legislation over the last 25 years, the main areas of legislative change during that period are reviewed. The article ends with an assessment of possible areas for future legislative activity.

scholarly journals Catholic Schools as Means of Promoting Peace and Justice in Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Anthony Bature
Keyword(s):  
Catholic Church ◽  
Catholic Schools ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
State Institutions ◽  
Peace And Justice ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Church

The paper examines the impact of the Nigerian education and the extent to which it contributes towards the promotion of peace and justice with specific reference to Catholic schools. The paper argues that the role of Catholic Church in providing education has immensely contributed to the growth and development of education in Nigeria. Due to the church‟s focused intervention, approximately 649 elementary schools, 384 secondary schools and 16 tertiary institutions have been established in Nigeria. Relying on documentary method of data collection and descriptive analytic approach, this study explains that Catholic schools have a significant role towards achieving a peaceful and equitable society in Nigeria. The article recommends more engaged efforts by other non-state institutions towards the building of developed educational institutions that will help in promoting peace and justice in Nigeria.

The Role of Political and Electoral Technologies in Continuing the Church and Civilization Schism in Ukraine

Orthodoxia ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 73-91
Author(s):  
N. S. Ishchenko
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Cultural Influence ◽  
Orthodox Church ◽  
History Of ◽  
Policy Objectives ◽  
Church Schism ◽  
Policy Problems ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Church

This article examines the impact of the church schism in 2018 on the change in the civilizational identity of modern Ukrainians. Modern Ukraine is in the zone of the conflict of Russian and Western civilizations, openly expressed since 2014. One of the strategies for resolving the conflict appears to be changing the civilizational identity of the enemy by transforming the cultural core of civilization, which also includes religion and religious practices. The transformation of the civilizational core in Ukraine occurs through the instrumentalization of religion, which turns into a way to solve the internal and foreign policy problems of the modern Ukrainian government. This article studies the history of the establishment of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) in 2018, the reception of tomos from the Constantinople Patriarchate and the confrontation between the OCU and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP), which acts as a conductor of the Russian civilization's influence. The internal goals of the Ukrainian government, achieved through a church schism, include reducing the consolidation of society and strengthening its own position in a fractured society. Their foreign policy objectives involve reducing the cultural influence of Russia, excluding the Russian part of the Ukrainian society from receiving the Russian civilization's values and changing the civilizational identity of Ukrainians. One way to change the civilizational identity of Russians in Ukraine while formally preserving the Orthodox religion in the country involves promoting eucharistic ecclesiology, which is not historically rooted in the Orthodox Church and has been developing since the mid-20th century as an alternative to the universal ecclesiology. The latter assumes that the universal church is not reduced to the sum of its parts, that the criterion for correct faith is the unity of the episcopate, and that maintaining the integrity of the empirical church is one of the values of church communion. Eucharistic ecclesiology presumes that the fullness of grace is contained in each experiential community united by the common Eucharist. Eucharistic ecclesiology aids in instrumentalizing the church and turning it into the spokesperson for the secular interests of communities, which is already happening in Ukraine. This article shows that despite the church schism itself does not remove Ukrainians from the Russian civilizational space, it includes church communication into the foreign policy of reducing the Russian cultural influence in Ukraine and changing the civilizational identity of its inhabitants.

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