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What is being institutionalized like? How does Piper Kerman describe this experience in Orange is the New Black? In her memoir, Piper Kerman discusses details of being institutionalized, including her intake process and dealing with her homophobic counselor. Read more about Piper Kerman’s experience being institutionalized and how she maintained her humanity.
Is AA religious? What is the relationship between Alcoholics Anonymous and religion? Alcoholics Anonymous and religion can work well together, but it doesn’t have to be faith-based. The AA religious aspect is really just focus on a higher power beyond just yourself. So, is AA religious? Read on to find out.
What is judicial authority? How does Federalist 81 discuss the powers of the judiciary? Judicial authority is the power of the judiciary to interpret laws or declare them invalid. Federalist 81 defends the powers of the judicial branch as described in the Constitution. Read more about Federalist 81 and judicial authority.
How do you define a confederation? Is a confederacy a good or bad government structure? The definition of confederation is an association of independent states or political communities. Confederacies have a weaker national government. Read more about how to define a confederation and understand the strengths and weaknesses of confederacies.
Who is Dr. Gregory Boyd? What are his views on Christianity, the evidence of Jesus, and the Jesus Seminar? Dr. Gregory Boyd was a scholar and a Christian, who believed that the ideas put forth by the Jesus Seminar were incorrect. Boyd believed that the gospels are a trustworthy source of information. Keep reading to find out more about Dr. Gregory Boyd’s views.
Who is Dr. Gary Habermas? What are his views on the resurrection, and what do these mean for those who seek evidence that Jesus existed? Dr. Gary Habermas is a resurrection expert and a formidable voice in Christian theology. He has frequently participated in high profile debates with atheists. Keep reading to find out what author Lee Strobel learned from Dr. Gary Habermas.
What does the expression “forgiveness is divine” mean? Does the act of forgiveness really come from God? To say that forgiveness is divine means that you believe in the idea that forgiveness comes from God. This is because only God is able to forgive sin. Read more to find out about the phrase “forgiveness is divine” and what it means for those who want to prove that Jesus was real.
Who is Dr. J.P. Moreland? How did he help Lee Strobel come to terms with his own faith and newfound Christianity? Dr. J.P. Moreland helped The Case for Christ author Lee Strobel see that through uncovering evidence, he too had become a believer. J.P. Moreland also helped Strobel use the experiential test. Keep reading to find out more about Dr. J.P. Moreland and the experiential test.
Is there proof that Jesus is the son of God? What is the proof, and how do we know it’s true? According to Lee Strobel in The Case for Christ, there is proof that Jesus is the son of God. The question of Jesus’s divinity has long been debated by scholars. However, Strobel believes that there is proof that Jesus is the son of God. Keep reading to find out more about whether or not there’s proof that Jesus is the son of God.
What is the Jesus seminar? What did the Jesus Seminar determine about whether or not Jesus existed? The Jesus Seminar was a small group of scholars who decided to attempt to understand the existence of Jesus. The Jesus Seminar did determine that Jesus existed, though their methods were not necessarily the most straightforward. Read more about the Jesus Seminar and its conclusions.