In his principal ascetical-moral writings, Concerning the Dogma of Redemption (the English version appearing in The Constructive Quarterly, 1919) and "Essay on the Orthodox Christian Catechism" (1924), he relegated Christ's work to the level of ethical symbolism that would inspire Christian dedication to a moral life.
The Reagan administration's professed dedication to traditional American moral values in its economic and social policies values such as self-reliance, individual initiative, devotion to family, and patriotism also reflected Kristol's influence.
What they share is moral clarity, dedication to a progressive policy agenda, and the ability to inspire voters who are turned off by machine candidates like Andrew Cuomo.
Many of them shared some elements of Maria Curie's biography, like high ethical and moral standards, passionate dedication to work, strong family values, and scientific collaboration with their husbands.
In his terrific book about nonfiction writing called "Follow the Story, James B.. Stewart argues that "writers cannot count on anyone to read their work out of a sense of obligation, moral duty or abstract dedication to 'being informed.' " Instead, he says, the best stories in journalism engage an amoral quality in the reader: curiosity.
In Carey, Murdoch gives us a strong, kind, moral and complex protagonist whose dedication to her younger sister is particularly heart-wrenching.
But it remains true that like the terrorists today, and the Catholics in the 19th century, Communists were often conceived as moral monsters whose deviousness and unwavering dedication to their faith made them capable of almost anything.
Given Americans' high self-regard in terms of their professed commitment to lofty moral standards, respecting the more visible dedication to the tenets of Islam in the Arab world should not be difficult to accept.
Their dedication to education and self-improvement contradicted claims that they lowered moral standards.
Frank's profound dedication to our mission could always be counted on as a source of moral support and assurance in even the most challenging times.
