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2023-10-19T16:21:53-07:00

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Americans, not Asians, have Positive Illusions

Last updated on: October 19, 2023 at 4:21 pm By Brad Vaughn

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People in the U.S. Think They Are Better Than They Actually Are. People in Asia Don’t. That’s the title of a fascinating piece by University of Michigan psychologist Shinobu Kitayama. His compelling article reveals an intriguing psychological divergence between Western and East Asian individuals regarding self-perception. Positive Illusions Aren’t Universal The research challenges a long-held belief in psychology that “positive illusions”—the tendency to overestimate one’s abilities—are a universal human trait. Instead, Kitayama argues that this cognitive bias is largely confined... Read more

2023-10-17T11:03:03-07:00

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Status Is a Fundamental Desire with Practical Benefits

Last updated on: October 17, 2023 at 11:03 am By Brad Vaughn

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Status is the hierarchy resulting from how we value (appraise) differences. A fundamental desire, status has personal and social benefits. Read more

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2023-10-17T11:06:32-07:00

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Coming to ETS 2023 in San Antonio? Check out these sessions

Last updated on: October 17, 2023 at 11:06 am By Brad Vaughn

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It’s that time of year again– the 2023 Annual Conference of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS)! (This year, I’m skipping SBL) I want to let you know about a couple of papers I’m giving at ETS as well as two sessions that might interest you. I’m presenting in each of these sessions, so I’ll attach my abstract at the bottom so you can know what I’ll be talking about. Sessions of Interest Wednesday, November 15th 8:30 AM – 11:40 AM... Read more

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2023-09-29T12:37:04-07:00

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What’s All the Fuss About Status?

Last updated on: September 29, 2023 at 12:37 pm By Brad Vaughn

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Everyone cares about status. To say otherwise means you’re delusional or simply don’t understand status. Unfortunately for many Christians, talking about status is taboo. Read more

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2023-09-29T12:32:37-07:00

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Must God punish every sin … including forgiven sins?

Last updated on: September 29, 2023 at 12:32 pm By Brad Vaughn

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Some claim that punishment is the mechanism that secures God’s forgiveness; instead, it is the consequence of God not forgiving sin. Read more

History and Religion

2023-09-29T13:19:40-07:00

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Paul’s Contextualization of Artemis for the Ephesians

Last updated on: September 29, 2023 at 1:19 pm By Brad Vaughn

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Sandra Glahn's Nobody's Mother demonstrates how Paul uses Artemis to contextualize his message for the Ephesians Read more

2023-09-29T13:04:24-07:00

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Why Artemis is Nobody’s Mother (a book review)

Last updated on: September 29, 2023 at 1:04 pm By Brad Vaughn

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Much written about Artemis of Ephesus is manifestly wrong. Sandra Glahn's Nobody's Mother helps to fix that problem Read more

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2023-07-28T16:36:08-07:00

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The Divine Banquet: Biblical Sacrifices as Symbolic Meals

Last updated on: July 28, 2023 at 4:36 pm By Brad Vaughn

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The Old Testament presents numerous examples of sacrifices, many of which can be understood as symbolic meals offered to God by His worshipers. From the solemnity of the Passover Lamb to the simple grain offerings, these sacrifices were not only acts of atonement but also deeply communal and spiritual experiences. Read more

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2023-09-27T05:59:21-07:00

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Social Status is a Scarce Resource

Last updated on: September 27, 2023 at 5:59 am By Brad Vaughn

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Former Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, underscores why we need to take seriously phenomena like fame and social status. Read more

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2023-07-24T14:17:33-07:00

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Implications of Dignity, Honor, and Face Cultures for Ministry

Last updated on: July 24, 2023 at 2:17 pm By Brad Vaughn

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Here are four key implications from ministry of understanding the differences between dignity cultures, honor cultures, and face cultures. Read more

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