Sentence examples for In controversies from inspiring English sources

In controversies that had arisen over the place of pictures (icons) in Christian worship, the learned civil servants resisted the iconoclasts (the destroyers of sacred images), who had support in the army.

In controversies over "nature versus nurture" as causes of economic and other disparities among peoples and civilizations, nature is often narrowly conceived as genetic differences.

In controversies, like the one that rages in the Hindu community over the writings of Wendy Doniger, the Hindu theologian will be located ideally to participate and even lead.

"I have been involved in controversies in relation to the party all the way through.

Gerbert was elected archbishop and soon became embroiled in controversies with the papacy.

Accounts like these get closer than viral videos to the reality lived by most people swept up in controversies.

He continued to interest himself keenly in current theological discussion, participating in controversies regarding baptism, hermeneutics, "demythologizing," and others.

Nearly everything and everyone we write about is involved in controversies, so this modifier often doesn't mean much.

Despite his heavy literary commitments, Valla never seemed to lack time or energy to engage in controversies.

Mr. Nutter argues that the insurance industry's reluctance is born of hesitation to become embroiled in controversies over energy policy.

It's amazing the way people who have no objection to a figurehead royal get annoyed any time he gets involved in controversies.