I INTRODUCTION Roman Catholic Church, the largest single Christian body, composed of those Christians who acknowledge the supreme authority of the bishop of Rome, the pope, in matters of faith. The word catholic (Greek katholikos) means “universal” and has been used to designate the church since its earliest period, when it was the only Christian […]
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Our teen has been viewing pornography on our computer. How should we respond?
QUESTION We’ve done our best to monitor our children’s online activities, but our teen has apparently found a way to visit pornographic websites in spite of our best efforts. What can we do about this? ANSWER You should take immediate and decisive action. Sit down with your son and tell him that you know […]
Understanding Family Diversity
O U T L I N E Systems Theories and Family Differences Ways in Which Families Are Different Ethnicity, Race, and Culture Economic Differences in Families Gender Role Identity Families and Religiosity Geographic Region Application to Early Childhood Education Programs Celebrating diversity Inclusiveness Ethical Considerations Relating These Factors to Developmentally Appropriate Practice Accreditation Guidelines Family […]
IRONY IN SCRIPTURE
IRONY IN SCRIPTURE Ekkehardt Mueller Irony is not only encountered in every-day life, we also find it in Scripture. “In common parlance, irony is the statement of one thing with the intention of suggesting something else. . . Ironic incongruity underlines both the teachings of Jesus . . . and his fate . . . […]
Holiday
Holiday, day set apart for religious observance or for the commemoration of some extraordinary event or distinguished person, or for some other public occasion. Holidays are characterized by a partial or total cessation of work and normal business activities and are generally accompanied by public and private ceremonies, including feasting (or fasting), parades and carnivals, […]
Q&A: Dealing With Previous Relationships
Q&A: Dealing With Previous Relationships by Focus on the Family Is it wise to live together before getting married? Will living together help you figure out whether or not you should get married? Is premarital sex ok if both partners are committed to the relationship? Dr. Bill answers your questions. Dr. Bill Maier is an […]