Jamie Gosney International Christian Studies Professor White, Dobbins 3 December 2012 Final Integrative Paper As I begin to type out what I have learned throughout the time in this class, and the over view to my conclusion I realize that my heart has been changed dramatically. Before I entered this class I had a different outlook as to who God is, and how He fit into my life. Although I had been practicing the concept of giving up a lot of what I had for God before this class, I never really knew how to take the next step. My journey with God has been a dramatic struggle throughout my life. I have fallen into some bad times because of my sin, and on the polar opposite to that effect I have also given up a lot to be with God.
In chapter seven, I feel that Cabeza de Vaca wanted to show the state and church that life over in the New World was very troubling and full of challenges that were hard to handle, in fact some of these challenges were so great no man can actually face. Columbus, who was also struggling while he was exploring, was confident going into his conquest but then, when confiding in the state and the church like Cabeza de Vaca, became nervous. Cabeza de Vaca embellishes his writings in purpose of being forgiven for the money and manpower spent on the expedition. In chapter seven Cabeza de Vaca shows in his writings how he was attacked by the Indians a few times, "The day following, others came against us from a town on the opposite side of the lake, and
1/22/2010 Charlie Gordon was a mentally challenged adult with a lot of desire to read and write. Everything he ever wanted or desired could have ended if one small thing in his operation to triple his IQ went wrong and that’s why I am against Charlie getting the operation. There are many reasons why he shouldn’t have gotten it, but there are three that stand out the most to me. One is that his life was put in great danger since it’s a brain surgery. Second was that there wasn’t enough research in the particular area, and third was that he will always remember being smart but never get the chance of being smart again.
Annaly Aviles Jeremy Voigt AP English, July 26, 2012 What life is now? In the novel “Amusing ourselves to Death” by Neil Postman, he indicates that the television has greatly impacted our culture. The main big argument that Postman has, is how television has overcome the printed word. This has become a big problem because it has greatly affected economics, politics, religion, and education. Children are so used television entertaining them that they expect the teachers to entertain them the same way, so they are unable to learn as they would without television.
John Donne once said, "Reason is our soul's left hand, faith her right." Religion is not just based on beliefs, it is based on faith. John Donne was a writer whose faith changed his life course. Donne was born a Catholic, but in college he abandoned his faith. Later on he became a priest, and this greatly impacted his life and writing.
I think it was he who God chose to become someone who did great things when he put his mind to it. R.G. LeTourneau was a person who like us all would misbehave and do things that would upset his parents. He was a person some would say was inquisitive, energetic, determined, ambitious and determined. He went to church every Sunday and even though he heard the words the preacher was saying he did not learn a thing, which made his parents worry and they prayed for him often that he would soon find his way to the Lord.
Manuel Landa October 15, 2012 Professor Johnson ENC 1101 Disaster at Jonestown Everybody felt they had a purpose going to the Peoples Temple. Some of the people did not like the integration and as a result they were asked to leave. Reverend Jim Jones inspired a lot of college kids and old people. He spoke about what’s in the people’s hearts. They all realized there is something much bigger than themselves that they need to be involved in.
Smith I’ve learned much more then faith. I asked, “Why has her faith become so strong?” She simply explained, “I have survived some many things that I nearly had to reconsider my whole life. I’ve seen to many of my close friends being killed, and seeing so many of the people I loved not able to see their children grow up, that I needed to get out the situation I was and chance my life around.” Hearing this I was shocked, I proceeded to ask myself, why people in jail or almost near death experiences take interest in becoming more religious, and change their whole life around. I proceeded to ask, Why did you turn to religion, “Why couldn’t have you just stayed the same and just find something else do and start a whole new life all over again?” She began to elaborate, “All my friends, who survived this situation, have unfortunately turned to drugs, alcohol, money issues to try to find happiness, after being traumatized with the result of being sold like you were nothing. My husband has always been by my side, motivating me to reach out and learn more about my faith.
Langston Hughes in, “Salvation”, described how he, a young innocent boy, was pressured by his peers and elders so much that he lied about his faith. The 12-year-old Langston Hughes was participating in a revival at his aunt’s church. The purpose of the revival was to bring the young to Jesus to be saved from their sins. Instead of
Hannah Gowans 10/1/12 232-03 Ms. Murphy Religious Freedom in the United States Throughout the history of the world, religion has been one of the most controversial topics for humanity. Although religions are meant to bring people together, disagreements over which religion to practice often tears people apart instead. Although almost every major religion preaches the importance of peace, countless wars have been started over religion. Due to this, many leaders eventually started realizing that religious toleration was