Essays about: "Atheist"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word Atheist.

1. 1. “The Post-Christian Christian Church” : Ecclesiological Implications ofMattias Martinson’s Post-Christian Theology

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kyrkovetenskap

   Author : Simon Hallonsten; [2018]
   Keywords : Kristendom och samhälle; Sekularisering; Postmodernism; Ateism; Postkristen; Religiöst liv; Martinson; Mattias; 1970-;

   Abstract : Starting in the socio-cultural changes associated with the recent proliferation of various post-terms, this essay explores Mattias Martinson’s proposal for a theological response to these developments. Based on Martinson’s Post-Christian Theology and The Cathedral in the Center, the essay sketches a post-Christian theology that attempts to transcend both traditional Christian theology and atheism as a response to a societal situation of widespread disbelief. READ MORE

3. 2. Building Tolerance in a Fragmented Society : The case of Bosnia and Herzegovina

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Alma Haracic; [2017]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Abstract: With this case study of Bosnia and Herzegovina, I contribute to the discussion about the influence of bridging and bondings effect on tolerance levels among different groups in a post conflict and fragmented society. By studying the relationship between bridging and bonding trust and participation in associations and tolerance level for five chosen groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the study shows that: 1) the impact of social capital is dependent on rural and urban context; 2) bridging social capital has a higher influence on tolerance levels than bonding social capital; 3) trust has a higher influence on tolerance levels than participation; and 4) the social capital effect on tolerance is not significant for all groups. READ MORE

4. 3. Illuminating Voices In The Dark: The utilisation of communication technology within online Arab atheist communities

   University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Matthew Thomas; [2017]
   Keywords : Comdev; Atheism; Ex muslim; Social media; Apostasy; Islam; Blasphemy; cyber-jihad; Collective identity; New social movements; Social movement studies;

   Abstract : The presence of atheists within the Muslim world has begun to receive global attention after a number of cases in which atheist bloggers and writers in majority Muslim countries were killed for criticising Islam. The rise in number of Arab atheist Facebook groups has sparked conversation about the rise in number of atheists across the Arab world, and to what extent the use of social media platforms has facilitated this. READ MORE

5. 4. A Comprehension of Spinoza's God: Through the Dichotomy of Labels

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Tros- och livsåskådningsvetenskap

   Author : Tania Norell; [2016]
   Keywords : Spinoza’s God; Atheist; God-intoxicated man; Pantheist; Determinist; Panentheist; Necessitarianist.; Philosophy and Religion;

   Abstract : Abstract: The 17th century philosopher Spinoza is known for his concept of God as One Substance, God or Nature and therefore considered as a monist and categorized as a naturalist. He has been labeled an atheist and God-intoxicated man, as well as a determinist and pantheist, which I perceive to be dichotomies. READ MORE

6. 5. Viktor Lennstrand and Sweden's Secularization

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för samhälls- och kulturvetenskap

   Author : Ronald Petrarca; [2014]
   Keywords : Lennstrand; Atheism; Secularization; Lennstrand; ateism; sekularisering;

   Abstract : Viktor Lennstrand was the first person in Sweden to establish an organization completely devoted to atheist activism: Utilistiska samfundet. This in itself makes him an important figure in Swedish history; however, he is also significant in another way. READ MORE