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“The Bible as Killer App: Reading Scripture in the Digital Age”
Timothy Beal, Case Western University Department of Religious Studies
The Bible was originally written in three languages: Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic. The Old Testament was mostly written in Hebrew with some portions in Aramaic, while the New Testament was written in Greek. Its influence on mathematics and physics shaped the modern world.
One of the earliest examples of its influence on science can be seen in the work of the ancient Greek mathematician Euclid, whose “Elements” is one of the most important works in the history of mathematics. Euclid’s work was heavily influenced by the Pythagorean school of thought, which had strong ties to the Greek religious traditions of the time.
In the Middle Ages, Christian scholars such as Thomas Aquinas and Roger Bacon began to apply mathematical principles to theology, which helped to establish a new tradition of inquiry that became known as Scholasticism. This tradition, which emphasized the use of reason and logic to explore theological questions, had a profound impact on the development of mathematics and science in Western Europe.
During the Renaissance, Christian thinkers such as Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler made important advances in mathematics and astronomy, which were driven in part by their desire to understand the nature of God’s creation. Copernicus’s heliocentric model of the solar system, for example, was based on mathematical calculations that were informed by his theological beliefs.
In more recent times, Christian mathematicians have continued to make significant contributions to the field. For example, the 19th-century mathematician George Boole, who was a devout Anglican, developed a new system of algebra that laid the groundwork for the development of computer science.
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Electricity and Water Conservation on College and University Campuses…
John E. Petersen – Cynthia M. Frantz – Md. Rumi Shammin – Tess M. Yanisch – Evan Tincknell – Noel Myers
Abstract. Campus Conservation Nationals” (CCN) is a recurring, nation-wide electricity and water-use reduction competition among dormitories on college campuses. We conducted a two year empirical study of the competition’s effects on resource consumption and the relationship between conservation, use of web technology and various psychological measures. Significant reductions in electricity and water use occurred during the two CCN competitions examined (n = 105,000 and 197,000 participating dorm residents respectively). In 2010, overall reductions during the competition were 4% for electricity and 6% for water. The top 10% of dorms achieved 28% and 36% reductions in electricity and water respectively. Participation was larger in 2012 and reductions were slightly smaller (i.e. 3% electricity). The fact that no seasonal pattern in electricity use was evident during non-competition periods suggests that results are attributable to the competition. Post competition resource use data collected in 2012 indicates that conservation behavior was sustained beyond the competition. Surveys were used to assess psychological and behavioral responses (n = 2,900 and 2,600 in 2010 and 2012 respectively). Electricity reductions were significantly correlated with: web visitation, specific conservation behaviors, awareness of the competition, motivation and sense of empowerment. However, participants were significantly more motivated than empowered. Perceived benefits of conservation were skewed towards global and future concerns while perceived barriers tended to be local. Results also suggest that competitions may be useful for “preaching beyond the choir”–engaging those who might lack prior intrinsic or political motivation. Although college life is distinct, certain conclusions related to competitions, self-efficacy, and motivation and social norms likely extend to other residential settings.
International Mechanical Code Chapter 12: Hydronic Piping
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