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A reflection on morality and religion
Verbum et Ecclesia, 2023 The aim of this contribution is to reflect on the relation between religion and morality. An overview of the different theories of the origin of morality is provided. According to Blanchard, there are four traditional ways in which the origin of morality
Jaco Beyers
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Narratives and counter-narratives as ways of creating religious tolerance
Verbum et EcclesiaThis article explored the utilisation of counter-narratives in tertiary education settings with regard to pseudo-events connected to big world events.
Maryke Strydom, Jaco Beyers
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The apparatus theory: ‘Religion in the city’
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2018 The apparatus theory is used to challenge the interpretation of religion and also to determine whether religion is a factor to contend with in modern society.
Leon Geel, Jaco Beyers
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Nurturing agency in emerging adults of local churches: a case study from Soshanguve
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2023 Emerging adults (age 35 and below) are the majority of the African population. In South Africa, for example, emerging adults make 63.9% of its population.
Kasebwe T. L. Kabongo
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Review Of Conjure In African American Society By J.E. Anderson [PDF]
, 2006 Anderson (history, Middle Georgia College) looks at the history of black American magical beliefs and practices that are known variously as hoodoo, voodoo, tricking, mojo, and conjure, among other terms. According to Anderson, conjure is not a religion,
Chireau, Yvonne Patricia
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Buddhism And Weapons Of Mass Destruction: An Oxymoron? [PDF]
, 2004 One of the most enduring principles of Buddhist ethics is the teaching of nonviolence (ahimsa), and the first of the five basic moral precepts is not to take the life of a sentient being.
Swearer, Donald K.
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Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.People with systemic autoimmune and rheumatic diseases (SARDs) are at higher risk than the general population of experiencing adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and maternal and/or fetal death.
Mehret Birru Talabi, Sonya Borrero
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The interrelatedness between the Nama Khoikhoi supreme being and celestial objects
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological StudiesThe assumption among Europeans that the Khoikhoi indigenous people of southern Africa had little to no religious beliefs is evident throughout historical documents.
Iwana Hartmann, Maniraj Sukdaven
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Political and socio-economic convergence of religions in Nigeria: Positive views and interests
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2023 Extensive review of academic writings on the convergence of religions (COR) in Nigeria shows that many online academic papers and related conversations gave more attention to its negative implications. Agreeably, Nigeria is the hotbed of religious crises
Daniel Orogun
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Advances in MoS2‐Au Nanostructured Platforms for Cancer‐Derived miRNA Detection
Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.This figure presents the roadmap and scope of this review on microRNA detection technologies, with emphasis on MoS2 and MoS2–Au hybrid nanostructures. It traces the evolution from conventional assays to MoS2‐based SERS platforms, highlights synthesis, interfacial chemistry, and signal‐enhancement mechanisms, and summarizes key challenges and future ...
Faith Mokobi Zablon +2 more
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