Part 1
The current culture is driven by internet expressed in a variety of forms; email, twitter, face-book, my space, etc. The results of that is the probability of total vetting or review by a host of people. This makes integrity openly transparent and subject to intense scrutiny.
People with a world view that is based in Christian Theism celebrate such examination. People who claim to be Christian Theist but do not honor this principle get exposed for their duplicity. There are a multitude of exhibits that validate this premise.
People with a world view that is based in Christian Theism celebrate such examination. People who claim to be Christian Theist but do not honor this principle get exposed for their duplicity. There are a multitude of exhibits that validate this premise.
Part 2
The principle is simple and not complicated. When you write something original there is no need to attribute or credit any other author. When you cite another author's work, whether a quote or in essence of the content you MUST give credit to the author that produced the work.
There is a term for this practice - PLAGIARISM. The stable of journalism are replete with this sin; The New York Times , The Boston Globe, etc.
When you write, if there is any doubt whatsoever, footnote, end note, give credit to the source from which you drew the data. Better to offer overmuch documentation than to discredit your good name by the theft of a few words or phrases. There is no joy or satisfaction in unwarranted hyperbole or outright theft. Do the work. Take the credit. But, DO NOT engage in theft and call it authorship.
There is a term for this practice - PLAGIARISM. The stable of journalism are replete with this sin; The New York Times , The Boston Globe, etc.
When you write, if there is any doubt whatsoever, footnote, end note, give credit to the source from which you drew the data. Better to offer overmuch documentation than to discredit your good name by the theft of a few words or phrases. There is no joy or satisfaction in unwarranted hyperbole or outright theft. Do the work. Take the credit. But, DO NOT engage in theft and call it authorship.
Too many Christian writers don't care and too many publishers do not check.
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