Have you ever wondered why many criminals find a higher power while being incarcerated? Is it because they want to change their lives? Or is it because they want an early release? Research shows that spiritual programs benefit some inmates because they receive fewer disciplinary reports than inmates who do no attend religious services (Gingerich, 1). .
Some believe that the faith-based program is too new to be seen as a success. For example, Department of Corrections Secretary Michael Moore said "Studies show two-thirds of inmates who do not receive structured counseling, in particular addiction treatment, will commit new crimes after they are released" (Gingerich, 1). He says this particularly about drug treatment (Chachere, 3). Inmates that go through structure programs receive substance abuse treatment, and they are released (Chachere, 3). Prison officials say recidivism rates are reduced to one in four (Chachere, 3).
In addition to some not exactly seeing this as a success, also others oppose to the promotion of faith-based programs. The ACLU of Louisiana believes that faith-based programs in correctional institutions have the potential to help some prisoners turn their lives around (Perkins, 1). But, it believes that the evaluation of recidivism rates is meaningless if only some programs are included (Perkins, 1). They believe recidivism should be measured for all programs and for all self-selected control groups whose individuals do not participate in any program (Perkins, 1). "This provision can be interpreted as requiring the state to actively recruit persons to run faith-based programs, which is impermissible under the First Amendment. By singling out religious programs this bill would result in unwise and unconstitutional entanglement of the state with religion" (Perkins, 1). Ultimately, they feel that all prison programs must be treated equally, and they feel faith-based programs requires the state to actively support religious programs (Perkins, 2).
Faith Faith, according to Hebrews 11:1, is being sure of what we hope for and what we do not see. ... In fact, without faith, good works do not exist. ... If we do not have faith, we aren't pleasing God! ... Faith can make good things happen. ... What is faithfulness? ...
Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. ... Faith can be interpreted in various ways. ... Furthermore, "blind" faith does not compel "full devotion to the truth affirmed." ... It is man's attempt to justify what it holds to be true in faith. ... Faith relies on the senses and what they perceive. ...
Faith reveals things that nothing else can. ... I don't know where I'd be or what I'd be doing because I've had to lean on God every step of the way to guide me right where I am today. ... Man does not have the knowledge nor the power to determine moral ethics. ... With a Christian worldview the exact opposite can be said. ... He had no faith....
It is also helpful for one to have a clear understanding of what faith means. ... When we constructively question our faith, it can produce faith clarity. ... God does not force His gift upon us. ... Our faith can also include dark periods in which it may disappear. ... Our faith journey includes questioning in whom we believe, in what we believe and why we believe as we do. ...
What is faith? ... How does one find faith? Can someone that claims to have faith ever doubt? ... There are many, which have said that atheists have faith just like everyone else, and that there is no one who can do without having faith in something. ... Without faith, what would we have to live for. ...
Faith is the feeling we have about ourselves and others, knowing we can succeed in anything we want to if we just try. ... It helps you know what you can do if you just try. ... He walked down halls without caring what anyone thought of him, he just wanted to be himself. ... Can I do that?" ... Faith is what keeps this world together, and having the confidence to have faith is what really counts....
The Bible is probably the best source to discover what faith is supposed to be. ... And I say to this one, "Go," and he goes, and "Come" to another and he comes, and to my servant, "Do this" and he does it." ... The woman who had faith was like what the Bible says, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can move mountains." ... And I say to this one, "Go," and he goes, and "Come" to another and he comes, and to my servant, "Do this" and he does it." ... The woman who had faith was like what the Bible says, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can move mountains." ...
Ernest Hemingway's theme in "Soldier's Home " is that it is important to have faith so you can overcome difficult situations in life. ... I know what your own dear grandfather, my own father, told us about Civil War and I have prayed for you"" (Hemingway,137). ... It was the middle of the year I was in trouble for not passing eighth grade because I was not doing well in writing class. ... However, I can relate to our mothers giving him faith to believe faith. Having faith is a way that we can be successful at life. ...
I was never pressured into doing "evil" things in high school because my friends knew what I stood for and made sure that I was on my best behavior at all times because of my beliefs. ... In the global perspective, we can see that everyone has a different outlook of faith and there is a wide variety of beliefs around the world. ... Some people with strong faith may be upset by the thought of sociologists turning a scientific eye to what they hold to be sacred. This does not pose any threat to what people believe though. ... My religiosity (importance of religion in a person's life) can n...
