Word: schisms
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 2000-2009
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Much of Laibson’s work deals with impulsivity and self-control problems. “There’s often a gap between what people say they want their lives to be, and what they actually do,” he says. This schism between our present wants and our long-term goals fails to make sense within the traditional economic framework. It is only when psychological principles are incorporated that these differences can be reconciled...
...Church Divided U.K. Two days of crisis meetings in London between 37 Anglican primates failed to lift the threat of a schism in the worldwide church over the issue of homosexuality. In his attempts to keep the 70 million-strong Communion together, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams put aside his own personal views that same-sex partnerships, if stable and faithful, could be legitimate in God's eyes. His efforts were successful enough to secure a unanimous statement from deeply divided liberal and conservative primates. It warned that "the future of the Communion itself will be put in jeopardy...
...basis; public discouragement increases over the uncertainty and dislocation of extended periods of service of our soldiers and reserves; an “infrastructure vs. infrastructure” controversy has emerged over concerns that money being requested for Iraq is not available for urgent unfunded needs at home; the schism between high expenses of an assertive foreign policy and domestic tax and budget cuts is becoming more palpable; and public opinion polls have begun to reflect skittishness about the U.S. role in Iraq and a softening of the president’s popularity...
...such a retraction "is as likely as daisies growing in the Arctic Circle." (ECUSA spokesman James Solheim confirmed this, insisting, "[Robinson] will be consecrated.") So whatever the primates decide, the coming years may be grim indeed. Opinions differ on how much of the U.S. church might depart if a schism occurs - Anderson estimates 30% and liberals describe "a militant fringe." But any exodus is likely to spark dozens of lawsuits for control of church assets, including real estate and pension funds. Legal fees alone could impoverish both sides. Liberals also warn that Third World churches risk cutting off the channels...
...public appearances. The presence of the world's Cardinals at the anniversary gathering will prompt speculation about John Paul's successor, and perhaps raise fresh questions about whether the Pope should retire. A papal resignation last took place in 1294 - when Celestine V stepped down to avert a potential schism in the Church - and it is permissible under Church law if the Pontiff is no longer capable of carrying out his duties. John Paul's biographer, Giancarlo Zizola, says the gathering of the Cardinals would be the ideal occasion for the Pope to surprise the world with the announcement...