Research on how members of faith communities interact on online social networks and the factors that influence their computer-mediated communication are lacking. This study applies the concept of homophily to investigate the factors that encourage the development of relationship ties among members of faith communities on online social network sites such as Facebook. A survey was conducted with ...

Aaron Reid In his short story “The Rich Brother” Tobias Wolff delineates a tale of two brothers who have many external differences resulting from their differences in faith. The two brothers are Pete and Donald, and they live in present day California, where their lives are much different from each other. Pete owns a Century 21 franchise and has a wife and two children, and many highly regarded...

A recent paper in this journal (Faith and Baker, 2006) described bio-informatics challenges in the application of the PD (phylogenetic diversity) measure of Faith (1992a), and highlighted the use of the root of the phylogenetic tree, as implied by the original definition of PD. A response paper (Crozier et al. 2006) stated that 1) the (Faith, 1992a) PD definition did not include the use of the ...

Since it was first presented, James Fowler’s Faith Development Theory has proven influential in pastoral care/counselling, pastoral/practical theology, spiritual direction and Christian education. However, it has also been subject to substantial critical evaluation. This article reviews the major themes within psychological critiques and considers the agenda provided by these critiques for the ...

This article discusses the growing prominence of “faith-based” programs in American corrections and the historical context of penal regime change during periods of economic crisis. The article traces areas of overlap and divergence in recent discussions of penal reform in the U.S. The article suggests a new American penitentiary movement is emerging, noting central tenets of faith-based program...

Faith-based initiatives for lifestyle change show promise in helping to promote healthy behaviors in African American communities. It has been suggested that faith communities and programs within faith communities can influence health care practices and health care planning especially in high risk, minority populations. African American individuals are more likely to attend and participate in f...

Title: Body mass index in relation to truncal asymmetry of healthy adolescents, a pathogenetic concept. Summary of an electronic focus group debate of the IBSE

We are very excited to present to you this issue of “Anae­ sthe siology and Intensive Therapy” (AIT) containing the Proceedings of the Fourth International Fluid Academy Days (iFAD) with some excellent reviews from internationally renowned experts in their field! This 4th iFAD will deliver once more a compact two­day programme on clinical fluid management, a topic that has been neglected for a ...

Over the past thirty years questions have been raised, and still remain, as to proper scope of sovereign's title, Defender Faith, in a multi-faith society. Such are not only politically important but legally important, especially they raise affecting Church England. Those need be addressed before any suggested changes actually implemented. These different from those that arise relation Coronati...