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Reconstructionist Judaism Jewish principles of faith

reconstructionist judaism american denomination has naturalist theology developed rabbi mordecai kaplan. theology variant of naturalism of john dewey, combined atheistic beliefs religious terminology in order construct religiously satisfying philosophy had lost faith in traditional religion. [see id. @ 385; see caplan @ p. 23, fn.62 ( majority of kaplan s views ... formulated before read dewey or [william] james. )] reconstructionism denies god either personal or supernatural. rather, god said sum of natural processes allow man become self-fulfilled. rabbi kaplan wrote believe in god means take granted man s destiny rise above brute , eliminate forms of violence , exploitation human society. most reconstructionist jews reject theism, , instead define religious naturalists. these views have been criticized on grounds atheists, has been made palatable jews rewriting dictionary. significant minority of reconstructionists have refused accept kaplan s theology, , instead affirm theisti...

History Punk fashion

early 1980s punk fashion. in 1980s, new fashion styles developed parallel resurgences occurred in united states , united kingdom. many recognize typical punk fashions today emerged 1980s british scene, when punk underwent oi!/street punk, , uk82 renaissance. scene exemplified hardcore bands such black flag, minor threat, , fear. 1980s american scene spawned utilitarian anti-fashion nonetheless raw, angry, , intimidating. however, elements of 1970s punk never died away. uk punks wearing elements of , 1980s punk fashions, c. 1986. some of following clothing items common on both sides of atlantic ocean, , unique geographic areas. footwear common in 1980s punk scene included dr. martens boots, motorcycle boots , combat boots; adorned bandanas, chains or studded leather bands. jeans (sometimes dirty, torn or splattered bleach) , tartan kilts or skirts commonly worn. leather skirts became popular item female punks. heavy chains used belts. bullet belts, , studded belts (sometimes more 1 worn...

Upton Lupton, Brixham

arms of upton: sable, cross moline argent mural monument john upton (1639-1687), member of parliament, in st mary s church, brixham the ancient family of upton originated @ cornish manor of upton. notable member of family nicholas upton (1400? – 1457), english cleric, precentor of salisbury, , writer on heraldry , art of war. john upton of puslinch, devon, married agnes peverell (or pennells), heiress of lupton. william upton (son), married joan punt, daughter of john punt of derby. john upton (d.1582), son, married johana raleigh, daughter of wymond raleigh of fardell in parish of cornwood, devon, , aunt of sir walter raleigh (c.1554-1618), famous explorer. john upton (d. 1600), son, married anne cooper (d. 1573), daughter of cooper of somerset. arthur upton (son), married in 1585 gertrude fortescue (d. 1598) of filleigh. john upton (1590-1641; 3rd surviving son , heir), mp dartmouth, married in 1613 dorothy rous (or rowse) (d. 1644), daughter of sir anthony rous (c. 1555-1620), mp, o...

Selected publications Harriet Mann Miller

illustration charles bevalet (originally ocean world : being descriptive history of sea , living inhabitants (1868) in little folks in feathers , fur, , others in neither sick , in prison (1873) miller, harriet mann (1875). little folks in feathers , fur, , others in neither. hartford, ct: dustin, gilman & co.  olive thorne. miller, harriet mann (1880). queer pets @ marcy s. new york, ny: e. p. dutton & company. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.59904.  olive thorne miller. illustrated j. c. beard. nimpo s troubles (1880) the bird of solitude (1884) a bit of bird-life (1885) a ruffian in feathers (1885) miller, harriet mann (1885). bird-ways. boston, ma: houghton, mifflin , co. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.33006.  olive thorne miller. queer pets , doings (1885) flutterbudget (1887) miller, harriet mann (1888). in nesting time. boston, ma: houghton, mifflin , co. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.60272.  olive thorne miller. the woman s club: practical guide , hand-book (1891) miller, ...

Career Chris Tomlin

his first nationally released solo project, titled noise make, released in 2001, featuring songs forever, glorified , , kindness , each of made top 200 in ccli 2005 top 500 worship songs. released live ep 545 in 2002, , studio album not (2002). although solo artist, tomlin uses consistent band lineup. writes many of songs band members. band consists of daniel carson (electric guitar, backing vocals), matt gilder (keyboards, piano], backing vocals), travis nunn (drums) , matthew melton (bass guitar, backing vocals). tomlin plays guitar , piano. according christian copyright licensing international s list of top 25 worship songs in in august 2007, tomlin held 5 spots songs has either written, co-written or performed: how great our god (no. 1), forever (no. 5), holy lord (no. 7), fall down (no. 12), , indescribable (no. 22) (written laura story). in 2008, tomlin held 6 spots on 20 countdown magazine s top 20 praise , worship songs: fall down (no. 14), forever (no. 10), ...

Administrative divisions Ministry of the Interior (Taiwan)

national police agency national conscription agency central police university national immigration agency department structure the ministry organized 5 departments, 1 office, 4 sections, 6 committees, , 1 center share responsibilities. department of civil affairs: in charge of local administration, local self-governing, border administration, public properties, political organizations, elections, religions, rites, funeral, rituals, , ceremonies, historical site investigation, maintenance, , registration, , other civil affairs. department of population: in charge of household registration administration, nationality administration, population policies, census, national identification cards, name-usage , registration, migration planning, , other population affairs. department of social affairs: in charge of social welfare, social insurance, social aid, community development, social service, handicap rehabilitation, non-governmental organization, social movements, cooperative operations, ...

Variety Sri Lanka drums

1 variety 1.1 geta bera 1.2 yak bera 1.3 davula 1.4 thammattama 1.5 udakkiya 1.6 dakkiya 1.7 bummadiya 1.8 hand rabana 1.9 bench rabana variety drums in use today include: geta bera (bera drum), yak bera, davula, thammattama, udakkiya, bummadiya, hand rabana, bench rabana, , dandu beraya. geta bera this main drum used accompany dances in kandyan or hill country tradition. drum turned out of wood ehela, kohomba or kos tree. drum tapers towards ends , on right side, opening covered skin of monkey while opening on other side covered cattle skin. strings used tighten sides deer skin. student begins training in use of geta bera has practice twelve elementary exercises. yak bera this drum referred many names among ruhunu bera, devol bera , ghoskaya. drum accompanies dances low country, mask dancing connected rituals , folk play kolam. drum turned out of wood taken kohomba, ehela, kitul or milla trees. cylindrical drum, long , played on both sides hands. openings on 2 sides of drum covered st...