Word: context
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...most troubling aspect of this adaptation of Genesis to the stage is its almost total lack of religious ideas. The verses of the Bible, so powerful and rich in their original context as inspired writings, have been made into musical soap operas. While it seems that Chirkov is an accomplished director in his own country--a 40-year-veteran of stage and film in Ukraine, he is almost unknown in the Western Hemisphere--he lacks a sense of the sacred in his play-writing. The story of Genesis and the events following it are given superficial treatment, and nothing more...
...Sometimes you lose perspective," he says. "You get so lost in the things that you are doing on a day to day basis that you don't see them in context with other generations, and the bigger picture...
...certainly understand that that is not always convenient or even possible. This part of the discussion came in the context of talking about other measures that were being implemented by Harvard, for example the creation of a new HUPD substation in the basement of Weld and changes in patrols...
...negligent in his fourth argument for affirmative action. Although he admits that "the potential for unfairness exists," he quickly glosses over that and then reiterates his points that admissions must take into account a wide variety of characteristics and that admissions decisions about individuals must be made in the context of the whole...
...religious students are key to establishing an ethic of service on campus. Most religious groups already have social action programs; it's time to get even more students involved, with the Interfaith Forum and Memorial Church leading the way. For many, the chance to do service in a religious context is a powerful draw and religion is particularly effective at casting activities in the light of moral imperative. If we are to be a civic-minded community, public service needs to be more than a fun activity. It needs to be our ethical calling...