What do you think the ramifications of a global secular government would be?
A muslim country could not have a democratic government. It just wouldn't work. With a secular government there would definitely be a clash of religions and cultures. There is a reason we have many different types of government throughout the world. With a global secular government there would be no religion. You can't just get rid of religion. They also want to get rid of country boundries so their would be world peace but this wouldn't work. There would just be a bunch of civil wars. We already have a bunch of civil wars throughout the world. For example, Lybia.
All of these countries are in a current civil war:
1.Sudan Northern Muslim dominated government v. Southern Xn and animists
2.Congo Connected to Burundi civil war; ethnic clashes.
3.Uganda Rebels: Joseph Kony, of the The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), Uganda Rebels
4.Russia Rebels: Chechnya's nationalist movement.
5.Nepal Rebels: Maoist "People's War" group
6.Somolia Four main warlords compete for control; there is no one legitimate government.
7.Colombia Rebels: FARC, ELN (the war is 35 years old and rebels hold substantial parts of the nation's territory).
8.Indonesia (Aceh province)
9.India (Jammu-Kashmir)
10.Burundi Rebels: "Force For Defense of Democracy" (Hutu Rebels) -- 11 year old war.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Abortion
Teenagers who become mothers have grim prospects for the future. They are much more likely to leave of school; receive inadequate prenatal care; rely on public assistance to raise a child; develop health problems; or end up divorced.
There are so many options for teenagers who become mothers. It is not a proven fact that teenagers who become mothers have grim prospects for their futures. There are alternative schools they can go to. Just because they are a teenage mother doesn't mean that they will receive inadequate prenatal care because that is generalizing that all teenage girls that get pregnant are poor or don't have insurance. Again, saying that they will rely on public assistance to raise a child also generalizes that all teenage girls that get pregnant are poor. If teenage girls that are pregnant develop health problems then wouldn't all pregnant women develop health problems. Also, having children as a teenage doesn't mean you are going to get divorced. I think that if teenagers get married because they got pregnant then maybe they will have a greater risk or getting divorced but maybe they should have thought of that before they went and had sex. Also, just because they got pregnant as a teenager doesn't necessarily mean they are going to get married.
There are so many options for teenagers who become mothers. It is not a proven fact that teenagers who become mothers have grim prospects for their futures. There are alternative schools they can go to. Just because they are a teenage mother doesn't mean that they will receive inadequate prenatal care because that is generalizing that all teenage girls that get pregnant are poor or don't have insurance. Again, saying that they will rely on public assistance to raise a child also generalizes that all teenage girls that get pregnant are poor. If teenage girls that are pregnant develop health problems then wouldn't all pregnant women develop health problems. Also, having children as a teenage doesn't mean you are going to get divorced. I think that if teenagers get married because they got pregnant then maybe they will have a greater risk or getting divorced but maybe they should have thought of that before they went and had sex. Also, just because they got pregnant as a teenager doesn't necessarily mean they are going to get married.
Monday, March 14, 2011
http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Critical+Legal+Studies
then read Deuteronomy 10:12-19, Jeremiah 22:3, Micah 6:8, and James 1:27. What is the difference between how the word "equality" and "justice" are used? How should we as Christians "do justice'?
Justice and equality are very widely used terms in critical legal studies. According to the law, unless you are convicted of a crime we are all seen as equal. Essentially, you have to prove that you are not equal to everyone else. Justice is used in the sence of being fair or giving someone justice. If you commit a crime then you will be punished accordingly. You will not recieve a fair punishment according to whatever you do. Having equality and justice are extrememly important aspects of a thriving and fully functional society. Without these our society would fall apart.
As Christians we are called to "do justice" in multiple different ways. We are called to act justly and not to treat anyone with disrespect. God requires us to act justly. Also, if we are all created in his image then aren't we all equal already? So, shouldn't we treat everyone equally?
then read Deuteronomy 10:12-19, Jeremiah 22:3, Micah 6:8, and James 1:27. What is the difference between how the word "equality" and "justice" are used? How should we as Christians "do justice'?
Justice and equality are very widely used terms in critical legal studies. According to the law, unless you are convicted of a crime we are all seen as equal. Essentially, you have to prove that you are not equal to everyone else. Justice is used in the sence of being fair or giving someone justice. If you commit a crime then you will be punished accordingly. You will not recieve a fair punishment according to whatever you do. Having equality and justice are extrememly important aspects of a thriving and fully functional society. Without these our society would fall apart.
As Christians we are called to "do justice" in multiple different ways. We are called to act justly and not to treat anyone with disrespect. God requires us to act justly. Also, if we are all created in his image then aren't we all equal already? So, shouldn't we treat everyone equally?
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Law 3
There is much debate today about Shari'a law. What are the differences between the Islamic view and approach to law and the Christian view and approach to law? Due March 4th midnight.
Christian's follow God's law because we know that He cares about us and wants the best for us. He would never do anything to harm us and always has our best interest in mind. We are guaranteed our salvation. Whereas, Muslim's follow Shari'a law in the hopes that they will please Allah, a selfish, cruel, and unknowable god. Allah does not care about them or want the best for them. He tells them to kill themselves so they can possibly get salvation and he obviously does not have their best interest in mind. They follow Shari'a law in hopes that they could get the salvation they work for and possibly die for even when it's not guaranteed.
Christian's follow God's law because we know that He cares about us and wants the best for us. He would never do anything to harm us and always has our best interest in mind. We are guaranteed our salvation. Whereas, Muslim's follow Shari'a law in the hopes that they will please Allah, a selfish, cruel, and unknowable god. Allah does not care about them or want the best for them. He tells them to kill themselves so they can possibly get salvation and he obviously does not have their best interest in mind. They follow Shari'a law in hopes that they could get the salvation they work for and possibly die for even when it's not guaranteed.
Law 2
Are legal standards limited to the determination and interpretation of each individual? Why or why not?
Because we are sinful people with a sin nature, if legal standards were limited to the determination and interpretation of each individual then those standards would inevitably be sinful. Furthermore, what exactly would be the point of legal standars if everyone could decide for themselves if it was right or wrong? The world would be in koas. Because we are inevitably going to sin if we had the option to decide what was right or wrong all the time then it was with out a doubt end up wrong. There would be nothing to base right or wrong off of. Espesically when it comes to God, we don't have the right to determine right or wrong. God clearly tells us what is right and wrong. On the other hand, when it comes to the world's laws we must check them against God's law to make sure it is correct but even then we still aren't determining right or wrong we are checking against the final most important law.
Because we are sinful people with a sin nature, if legal standards were limited to the determination and interpretation of each individual then those standards would inevitably be sinful. Furthermore, what exactly would be the point of legal standars if everyone could decide for themselves if it was right or wrong? The world would be in koas. Because we are inevitably going to sin if we had the option to decide what was right or wrong all the time then it was with out a doubt end up wrong. There would be nothing to base right or wrong off of. Espesically when it comes to God, we don't have the right to determine right or wrong. God clearly tells us what is right and wrong. On the other hand, when it comes to the world's laws we must check them against God's law to make sure it is correct but even then we still aren't determining right or wrong we are checking against the final most important law.
Law
Sarah thinks that laws are created only by societies. Are governments the ultimate authority for creating laws?
God is the ultimate authority. God tells us that we are to obey the rule of government but we are also to check those rules against the Bible. We are to obey the rule of government/authority until it goes against what God says. Even Jesus obeyed government by paying taxes. He said to give to Caesar what is Caesar's. God is the ultimate authority but we are also to listen to the worlds laws. Because in all reality if you disobey they law you are actually disobeying God.
God is the ultimate authority. God tells us that we are to obey the rule of government but we are also to check those rules against the Bible. We are to obey the rule of government/authority until it goes against what God says. Even Jesus obeyed government by paying taxes. He said to give to Caesar what is Caesar's. God is the ultimate authority but we are also to listen to the worlds laws. Because in all reality if you disobey they law you are actually disobeying God.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Feminism
What is the Christian view of femininity or how should Christian respond to feminism? You choose which one to answer.
Christians should respond to feminism with Biblical backup. In Genesis, God creates the male and female roles. He created females as the helper, completer, rescuer, and warrior. He creates the male as the "little king". God does not create these roles in order to make one sex inferior to the other. In fact, He creates these roles so each has there own role to fulfil. Man is the leader and feminism is attempting to make women equal and sometimes even higher than man when that is not how God created things to be. He made it very clear that man and woman were each to fulfil their own roles. A christian must respond to feminism with the God given roles in Genesis. Feminsism is attempting to put females in roles they can't and shouldn't fulfil. God made roles for a reason. There are certain things that males can't do that females can and vice versa. Feminism is simply wrong. God's roles don't make one sex more inferior than the other it simply separates different responsibilities so that we can further society for the better instead of all trying to have the same responibilities.
Christians should respond to feminism with Biblical backup. In Genesis, God creates the male and female roles. He created females as the helper, completer, rescuer, and warrior. He creates the male as the "little king". God does not create these roles in order to make one sex inferior to the other. In fact, He creates these roles so each has there own role to fulfil. Man is the leader and feminism is attempting to make women equal and sometimes even higher than man when that is not how God created things to be. He made it very clear that man and woman were each to fulfil their own roles. A christian must respond to feminism with the God given roles in Genesis. Feminsism is attempting to put females in roles they can't and shouldn't fulfil. God made roles for a reason. There are certain things that males can't do that females can and vice versa. Feminism is simply wrong. God's roles don't make one sex more inferior than the other it simply separates different responsibilities so that we can further society for the better instead of all trying to have the same responibilities.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Sexist? Homophobic?
One of the charges frequently made against followers of Christ is that the church is sexist and homophobic. While there are some who this may be true off, how would you respond to the charge that the Bible teaches this?
A lot of Christians seem to be either sexist or homophobic when in reality for the most part that isn't the case. The Bible clearly states that marriage should be between a man and a woman but it also says that we should be accepting of those who go against what the Bible teaches us to do. Throughout Genesis the Bible clearly establishes the man/woman marriage roles. Furthermore, it never says anything about men or women being better than the other. Although Christians may seem to be either sexist or homophobic neither is prevelent in the Christian society.
A lot of Christians seem to be either sexist or homophobic when in reality for the most part that isn't the case. The Bible clearly states that marriage should be between a man and a woman but it also says that we should be accepting of those who go against what the Bible teaches us to do. Throughout Genesis the Bible clearly establishes the man/woman marriage roles. Furthermore, it never says anything about men or women being better than the other. Although Christians may seem to be either sexist or homophobic neither is prevelent in the Christian society.
Monday, January 31, 2011
UTT sociology blog
Respond to this statement: It is in the states best interest to be more involved in parenting, even to the point of controlling what is taught in the home.
It is not in the states best interest to be more involved in parenting. ESPECIALLY to the point of controlling what is taught in the home. Since the state has started to control what parents can and cannot do society has started going down hill. They are trying to make it illegal to spank your kids and you can't disipline your children in public most of the time anymore. I was spanked while growing up, as were most of the people my age, and we all turned out just fine; maybe even better than most of the children these days. It is rediculous to let the state have any say in how people displine their children in the home or what they teach them. This countries constitution says we have freedom of speech and religion and when we start controlling what people teach their children in their own homes then you start to take those freedoms away.
It is not in the states best interest to be more involved in parenting. ESPECIALLY to the point of controlling what is taught in the home. Since the state has started to control what parents can and cannot do society has started going down hill. They are trying to make it illegal to spank your kids and you can't disipline your children in public most of the time anymore. I was spanked while growing up, as were most of the people my age, and we all turned out just fine; maybe even better than most of the children these days. It is rediculous to let the state have any say in how people displine their children in the home or what they teach them. This countries constitution says we have freedom of speech and religion and when we start controlling what people teach their children in their own homes then you start to take those freedoms away.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
My Walk
So, I went on my walk this evening. It was very cold. The sky was clear, and I could clearly all the stars. I started walking down the street trimmed by frozen water and fallen leaves. I could see the crisp air as I breathed out. As I walked past my friend Kyles house and started thinking about him and all the fun times I've had at his house with him and my best friend Juli. Hanging out, watching movies, feeding Kyle's snake Sniff, ect. Then walking down to 711 I remembered all the times driving around so much that we almost run out of gas and barely make it to the gas station and get out all our change and money to get just enough gas to go drive around some more, all the engergy drink we've bought there for all our late nights watching movies and driving around. Walking back towards my house I walked up to the elementry school and went back to the play toy. I sat on it thinking about the time Kyle, Robert and I played Hot Lava Monster this last summer. We had so much fun. I also thought about all the late nights we all had going to parks and playing on the toys and walking around taking random pictures. I then started to look at the stars. I thought about how they twinkle and the light we are seeing was delayed because they are so far away in other gallaxey's. I was thought about how God's creation is so amazing. The stars in super far away gallaxey's give us light in the night sky. He created everything. We are just minute little pieces of dust in the universe yet God loves us. Thats amazing. My walk was amazing. I ended it with coming home and having a cup of hot chocolate to warm up. I had a lot of fun and think I will do it again. :)
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