This paper adopts a dispositionalist framework to analyze three possible modes through which God might bring about His will in nature: by altering dispositions, modifying manifestations, or changing stimuli. It rejects the first as philosophically problematic and the third as metaphysically impossible, defending the second-divine modification of stimuli-as the most coherent option. This view maintains causal closure and aligns with dispositionalist metaphysics. An epistemological argument further supports this stance, showing that our limited access to all possible stimuli prevents definitive judgments about whether novel phenomena reflect divine miracles or undiscovered natural dispositions.
In his article, the author responds to Jorg Hermann Yiftach Fehige's criticism, expressed in the article "Jewish Theology as a Science in the Context of Post-Shoah Germany" in the fall 2026 issue of "Theology and Science". He explains why theologies, as a subject, are an integral part of the arts and humanities within the Central European university system, and why Jewish theology was added as a university subject as late as 2013, 190 years after this had been demanded by Rabbis Abraham Geiger (1836) and Ludwig Philippson (1837) as a prerequisite for the successful emancipation of Jews in a "Christian State" (Friedrich Schlegel). He also speaks out against allegations reported in Fehige's contribution that he is an abuser, cheater, and plagiarist. Keywords: Paul Feyerabend, Abraham Geiger, German Science and Humanities Council, Jewish emancipation, Jewish identity, Jewish theology, liberal democracy, relationship between state and religions, Reform Judaism, Wissenschaft des Judentums, World Union for Progressive Judaism.
This article expounds disability theology and inclusiveness through the lens of Leviticus 21:16-23. Many often employ the text to promote ableism and alienate people with disabilities (PWDs) from taking up leadership positions in some Christian organisations. This study examines Leviticus 21:16-23 in its original context to provide a modern interpretative framework. The findings show that some factors, such as physical, socio-cultural, and theological, may have premised the command that excluded priests with deformities from approaching the altar. The study highlights the importance of promoting inclusiveness in African Christian communities and challenges ableist attitudes and practices.
