36 research outputs found
Architecture and Evolution of the Southern Chotts-Jeffara Basin, Tunisia
No full textSouthern Tunisia is known to be less deformed and simpler than its neighboring Atlassic domain to the north. This area is complex and basin evolution in the Southern Chotts-Jeffara (SCJ) basin is debated. In this paper we combined surface and subsurface data with low temperature thermochronology (LTT) to reinvestigate the tectono-sedimentary evolution of the SCJ basin from Permian to Jurassic. We reconstruct the present-day architecture of the SCJ basin along two regional sections. In these sections, we focused mainly on regional thickness variations and on internal reflections interpreted from seismic data. We observe three structural elements: (a) A Paleozoic culmination, oriented E-W, capped by Mid-Upper Triassic deposits; (b) the Tebaga of Medenine (ToM), a culmination also oriented E-W but located ∼50 km north of the Paleozoic culmination; and (c) A Triassic culmination in the eastern part of the area, oriented NW-SE. We note the absence of major normal faults along the sections. The LTT data we present are the first published in this area and allow to reconstruct the timing and magnitude of vertical movements. These data prove: (a) exhumation at ∼230 Ma of the Permian and Lower Triassic units associated with the onset of the ToM removing locally about 900 m of pre-Cretaceous sediments; and (b) the development of the Triassic culmination ∼180 Ma removing 2000 m of pre-Cretaceous sediments in the Jebel Rehach. This study demonstrates that vertical movements in the SCJ basin are controlled by long-wavelength processes developed essentially in shortening regimes.Applied Geolog
Subgroup and metaregression analyses of diagnostic odds ratios (DORs) produced by nine commonly used risk assessment tools when a tool designer was a study author versus independent investigations.
No full text<p><i>Note. β</i> = unstandardized regression coefficient; SE = standard error; SCJ = structured clinical judgment; DOR = diagnostic odds ratio; CI = confidence interval; Gray literature = doctoral dissertations, Master's theses, government reports, and conference presentations.</p>a<p>Authorship operationally defined as being an author of the English-language version of the instrument under investigation.</p
Filioque in ecumenical dialogue
No full textThe author offers a comprehensive presentation of the history and results
of the most important ecumenical dialogues on Filioque. The topic has been
basically developed in two parts. In the first part, the author discusses the
achievements of mutual dialogues directly referring to the researched matter.
The dialogues meant here are the following: the dialogue between the Orthodox
Christians, on the one hand, and Old Catholics, Anglicans, Roman Catholics,
Lutherans and Reformed Christians, on the other hand. In the second part, the
author pays attention to the results of multilateral dialogue, and, more precisely,
to the documents of the World Council of Churches’ Commission on Faith and
Order which touch upon these issues. It follows from the present analysis that in
the course of the conducted dialogues consensus was achieved concerning the
normative and catholic character of the 381 Nicene-Constantinopolitan Symbol.
Besides, it was pointed out that the inclusion of Filioque in the Symbol of Faith
was not canonical, and it was postulated that liturgy should come back to the
original text of the Creed. Some differences of emphasis in understanding Filio-
que were also noted, including those referring to theological evaluation of this
addition. The reflection that was taken up indicates the necessity of continuing
the dialogue on Filioque
The Supreme Court of Japan: Commentary on the Recent Work of Scholars in the United States
No full textIn this Article, the author discusses the issues involving the Supreme Court of Japan (SCJ). It outlines the scholarly works of American law professors John O. Haley and David S. Law which focuses on the Japanese fiduciary. It stresses the gap between the perceived image and the reality of the Japanese fiduciary
Characteristics of 104 replication samples investigating the predictive validity of risk assessment tools.
No full text<p><i>Note</i>. k = number of samples; SCJ = structured clinical judgment; SD = standard deviation. Designer status operationally defined as being an author of the English-language original version of the instrument under investigation.</p>a<p>At start of follow-up; <sup>b</sup>Violent and non-violent.</p
Ordination of Women in the Documents of Theological Dialogues between the Churches
No full textIn the article, the author has presented the positions of Churches and Church communities concerning priestly ordination of women which are included in the documents of theological dialogues between the Churches. The presentation has been divided into four parts. The first part is a general presentation of the dialogue texts in which references to women’s ordination can be found. The next part is a discussion of the arguments presented in the dialogue texts which underlay either rejection or acceptance of women’s ordination practice. The arguments of the opponents are the following: for the first, the continuous Tradition of the Church evidenced by the Holy Scripture, for the second, anthropology, for the third, liturgical symbolism, for the fourth, negative social and ecumenical implications of such a decision. The proponents point to the Holy Scripture and Tradition/tradition, God’s call, liturgical symbols, sufficient reasons missing to question this practice, and the necessity to consider the social and cultural transformations and the new needs of the Church. In the final part, the author points out the problems and difficulties in coming to terms the solving of which will have essential influence upon further dialogue on the issue. The problems mentioned in the dialogue documents concern interpretation of Biblical texts, understanding of Tradition/tradition, understanding of the Holy Spirit in the Church, relation to cultural and social determinants and the role and place of the investigated issue in the theological reflection of the parties in dialogue.W artykule ukazano stanowisko Kościołów i Wspólnot kościelnych na temat ordynowania kobiet do kapłaństwa, zawarte w dokumentach międzykościelnych dialogów teologicznych. Temat został rozwinięty w czterech częściach. Najpierw dokonano ogólnej prezentacji tekstów dialogowych, w których znajdujemy odniesienia do ordynacji kobiet. Następnie omówiono prezentowane w dokumentach dialogowych argumenty, które znajdują się u podstaw odrzucenia bądź też przyjęcia praktyki ordynacji kobiet. Argumenty przeciwników to: nieprzerwana Tradycja Kościoła poświadczona w Piśmie św., antropologia, symbolizm liturgiczny oraz negatywne implikacje społeczne i ekumeniczne tego rodzaju decyzji. Zwolennicy ze swej strony wskazują na Pismo św. i Tradycję/tradycję, wezwanie Boże, symbolikę liturgiczną, brak wystarczających racji kwestionujących tę praktykę oraz konieczność uwzględnienia przemian społeczno-kulturowych i nowych potrzeb Kościoła. W końcowej części zwrócono uwagę na problemy i trudności na drodze porozumienia, których rozwiązanie będzie miało istotny wpływ na dalszy dialog w tej sprawie. Odnotowane w dokumentach dialogowych problemy dotyczą interpretacji tekstów biblijnych, rozumienia Tradycji/tradycji, pojmowania Ducha Świętego w Kościele, stosunku do uwarunkowań kulturowych i społecznych oraz roli i miejsca badanego tematu w refleksji teologicznej dialogujących stron
La transformación del imaginario simbólico
No full textWith the interdisciplinary theory of L. Rulla as a starting point, the author describes a psycho-spiritual itinerary in which a special attention is accorded to the symbolic images of the believing person. He concentrates on two extreme modalities that are at the origin of opposed ethic-spiritual attitudes: the “idolatric” and the “iconic”. In this respect, he shows how each life stage (youth, adulthood, maturity), begun and closed by a characteristic psycho-spiritual crisis, poses for a Christian challenges associated with the symbolization mode. Because of its relevance, he dwells on the midlife crisis, called to end in a paschal iconic experience.Partiendo de la teoría interdisciplinar de L. Rulla, el autor traza un itinerario psico-espiritual, en el que presta fundamental importancia al modo de simbolización de la persona creyente. Se concentra en dos modalidades extremas que están en el origen de actitudes ético-espirituales opuestas: la “idolátrica” y la “icónica”. Al respecto, muestra como cada etapa de la vida (juventud, adultez y madurez), iniciadas y concluidas por crisis psico-espirituales características, tiene para el cristiano desafíos que están asociados al modo de simbolización. Por su relevancia, se detiene en la crisis de la mitad de la vida, que está llamada a desembocar en una icónica experiencia pascual
PROFUNDIDADE E RECONHECIMENTO: DA COSMOVISÃO RELIGIOSA AO CUIDADO AMBIENTAL "Vision in-depth: from the religious cosmovision to the environement"
No full textConsiderando a questão ambiental e a consolidação da Ecologia como paradigma, o autor pondera sobre a contribuição das religiões neste contexto. Destaca particularmente a perspectiva de profundidade e reconhecimento, que marca a postura conectiva das religiões em face da Natureza, compreendida como obra do Criador. Profundidade que assinala a atitude epistemológica do homo religiosus; e reconhecimento que o abre à lógica da dádiva em face dos bens naturais. Assim, as religiões superam a abordagem meramente funcional da Natureza e favorecem a educação ambiental, com cinco aspectos específicos: medida da condição humana, consciência do limite, gratidão, corresponsabilidade, justiça.AbstractConsidering the present “environmental question” and Ecology as a paradigm, Author ponders about the contribution of Religions on ecological issues. He remarks particularly the Religion’s vision in-depth on Universe and gratitude for Nature’s resources, understood as Creator’s gifts. The religious vision in-depth on Universe qualifies a specific epistemology of Nature, characterized by connection between the homo religiosus and Nature in general. The religious gratitude for Nature’s resources develops the “logic of gift” in the human conscience. In this way, Religions overcome a merely functional approach on Nature, promoting the environmental education in five topics: measurement of human condition, conscience of limit, gratitude, co-responsibility and justice
The transformation of symbolic images
No full textPartiendo de la teoría interdisciplinar de L. Rulla, el autor traza un itinerario psico-espiritual, en el que presta fundamental importancia al modo de simbolización de la persona creyente. Se concentra en dos modalidades extremas que están en el origen de actitudes ético-espirituales opuestas: la “idolátrica” y la “icónica”. Al respecto, muestra como cada etapa de la vida (juventud, adultez y madurez), iniciadas y concluidas por crisis psico-espirituales características, tiene para el cristiano desafíos que están asociados al modo de simbolización. Por su relevancia, se detiene en la crisis de la mitad de la vida, que está llamada a desembocar en una icónica experiencia pascual.With the interdisciplinary theory of L. Rulla as a starting point, the author describes a psycho-spiritual itinerary in which a special attention is accorded to the symbolic images of the believing person. He concentrates on two extreme modalities that are at the origin of opposed ethic-spiritual attitudes: the “idolatric” and the “iconic”. In this respect, he shows how each life stage (youth, adulthood, maturity), begun and closed by a characteristic psycho-spiritual crisis, poses for a Christian challenges associated with the symbolization mode. Because of its relevance, he dwells on the midlife crisis, called to end in a paschal iconic experience
The Controversy over Primacy in the Orthodox Church. A Controversial Document of the Moscow Patriarchate Concerning Primacy in the Church
No full textThe author of the article aims at presenting the essential contents of the document by the Holy Synod of the Russian Church on primacy in the Church, and the more important voices in the debate on the issue. The Russian text was written as an answer to the Ravenna document of the theological dialogue between the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Church (2007). The Moscow Patriarchate expressed their disaproval of the latter document where it touches upon conciliarity and primacy at the universal level. In their synodal document, the Moscow Patriarchate presents their own vision of primacy in the Church. They emphasize that primacy at the universal level – which belongs to the Constantinople capital today – by its nature, is exclusively ‘primacy of honour’ and not authority. It does not have its source in the person of the ‘prime hierach’, but in the consensus of local Orthodox Churches. The vision of primacy presented in the Russian document met with a sharp reaction of the representatives of the Constantinople Patriarchate. According to its critics, the Russian document presents a simplified version of primacy in the Church. While aiming at strenghthening her rank in the Orthodox Church, the Russian Church is questioning the competence of the Constantinople Patriarch. Thus, the presented document is part of the argument between Moscow and Constantinople about primacy in the Orthodox world.Celem artykułu jest ukazanie istotnych treści dokumentu Świętego Synodu Kościoła rosyjskiego w sprawie prymatu w Kościele oraz ważniejszych głosów w toczącej się wokół tego tekstu dyskusji. Rosyjski tekst powstał jako odpowiedź na dokument katolicko-prawosławnego dialogu teologicznego z Rawenny (2007). Patriarchat Moskiewski nie zgodził się z nim w tej części, w której mówi się o soborowości i prymacie na poziomie powszechnym. W synodalnym dokumencie Patriarchat Moskiewski prezentuje własną wizję prymatu w Kościele. Podkreśla m.in., że prymat na poziomie powszechnym – przynależący dzisiaj stolicy Konstantynopola – jest ze swej natury wyłącznie „prymatem czci”, a nie władzy. Znajduje on swoje źródło nie w osobie „pierwszego” hierarchy, ale konsensusie lokalnych Kościołów prawosławnych. Przedstawiona w rosyjskim dokumencie wizja prymatu spotkała się z ostrą reakcją ze strony przedstawicieli Patriarchatu Konstantynopola. Rosyjski dokument – w przekonaniu krytyków – prezentuje uproszczoną wizję prymatu w Kościele. Zabiegając o swoją pozycję w prawosławiu, Kościół rosyjski podważa w nim kompetencje patriarchy Konstantynopola. W ten sposób prezentowany dokument wpisuje się w spór między Moskwą a Konstantynopolem o pierwszeństwo w świecie prawosławnym
