Composition 211: Sophomore Research Conference
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2024-03-28T22:56:54ZEverything, Nothing, or Somewhere in Between?: The Centrality of Inerrancy in the Christian Church
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Everything, Nothing, or Somewhere in Between?: The Centrality of Inerrancy in the Christian Church
The doctrine of inerrancy, most clearly articulated in the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy in 1978, is a fundamentalist reaction to trends that were rising in the Protestant American church in the 19th and 20th centuries and has become increasingly important for American evangelicals in the past century. For many, inerrancy is now considered a central tenet of Christian faith and a hill to die on for the life or death of Christianity. This paper will focus on the historical and sociological causes and effects of this phenomenon. Although the doctrine does extend a long tradition of Christian understanding of inspiration in a faithful way, the current emphasis placed upon it by many evangelicals is often misleading to Christians and encourages disunity among academics. I argue that American Evangelicals should reimagine approaches to the doctrine of inerrancy and reduce the centrality of the doctrine in order to foster unity and liberty among Christians.
2023-12-05T00:00:00ZDollar to Digital: Understanding the Risks of Retail CBDCs
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Dollar to Digital: Understanding the Risks of Retail CBDCs
With the emergence of centralized digital currencies, commonly known as cryptocurrencies, in the mid-2010s, governments across the globe began researching and discussing developing and implementing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This paper delves into the implementation of various CBDC models and the potential ramifications and transformations they bring to the financial landscape. Using a holistic lens, incorporating unbanked peoples, environmental impacts, privacy, and commercial and central bank implications, I explore the opportunities and challenges created through CBDCs. I take into account a plethora of major entities and their respective positions to broaden our financial perspective and gain better monetary agency.
2023-11-21T00:00:00ZContra Mundum: The European Union must seek a Rapprochement with Poland
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Contra Mundum: The European Union must seek a Rapprochement with Poland
Relations between the European Union and the Third Polish Republic have grown steadily worse over recent years - to the point where some political commentators have begun to speculate on the future of Poland’s membership. The key issues at hand are those of Judicial Reform, the European Migration crisis and responsibility for the refugees crossing the Polish border from the embattled Ukraine. Polish politicians have argued that the European Union is doing both too much and too little - involving themselves too heavily in the internal politics of the Polish state whilst also stymying aid when Poland needs it most. All of these issues play into broader underlying ideological differences between the European Union and Poland, defined by history, shifts in the priorities of the bloc and the modern Polish conception of its own sovereign independence. Given the historic and contemporary dynamics of Poland’s relationship with the western states, particularly with Germany, both the power and the will for reconciliation rests with the European Union - it must take the impetus in this reconciliation process to prevent any further Polish retreat into isolation within the Visegrad Group.
2023-12-09T00:00:00ZThe Transformative Potential of Cryptocurrency
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The Transformative Potential of Cryptocurrency
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Digital Age, cryptocurrency has emerged as an influential force in a journey to reshape our financial institutions. Following a rise in paperless commerce, there has been a new push towards utilizing digital currency altogether. This research will seek to examine the profound impact that cryptocurrency has in stimulating global economic transformations while acknowledging the potential for bridging financial gaps and challenging existing financial borders. It is crucial to explore the intersection of technology and finance as it relates to cryptocurrency because it signifies a pivotal moment in the evolution of our financial system, all while opening the door for new opportunities in economic growth. Utilizing a range of diverse perspectives, this research will study the rise of digital currencies through previous real-world applications and anticipation for future developments. There have been interactions between nations and cryptocurrencies that are ripe for analysis to determine the benefits and drawbacks of implementing digital currency nationwide. With an emphasis on the role of institutions and government regulations, this research strives to illustrate the profound shifts that are occurring in modern finance and the potential societal and economic implications that come with these changes.
2023-11-22T00:00:00Z