faith, so why are they so mean and unfriendly I thought to myself? The way that they presented themselves every morning influence my thinking about nuns in a negative way. I never disrespect them in any way. In reading a certain paragraph in chapter 2, I must say I have a different perspective about nuns, I realize that I was quick to make an assumption based on a person religions rather than seeing that person for whom they are. It is important to consider here that even the person who is completely committed to a certain worldview, at times, may fall short of living in a way that exemplifies the values to which he or she truly holds. (Chapter 2).
All humans are to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their situation, circumstance or station in life. Protecting the most vulnerable, giving a “hand up rather than a hand out,” dignifying the physically or mentally challenged, and not allowing even the most hardened criminals to languish in prisons reflects the view that even the least are still image-bearers of the Creator. Human and non-human life are to be treated with care and concern, for all things hang in a “scared balance” (Suzuki, …show more content…
In Philippians 1:20-21; Paul is talking about knowing Christ. To those who don’t believe in God, life on earth is all there is, and so it is, and so it natural for them to strive for this world’s values-money, popularity, power, pleasure, and prestige. For Paul, however, to live means to develop eternal values and tell others about Christ, who along could help them see life from an eternal perspective. That only come from knowing God and who He really is. What most people don’t know is what love the Father has for us. I pray that what I have learned and what I will continue to learn on a daily basis through Christ Jesus will help me help others, for I know that is my God’s will for
All humans are to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their situation, circumstance or station in life. Protecting the most vulnerable, giving a “hand up rather than a hand out,” dignifying the physically or mentally challenged, and not allowing even the most hardened criminals to languish in prisons reflects the view that even the least are still image-bearers of the Creator. Human and non-human life are to be treated with care and concern, for all things hang in a “scared balance” (Suzuki, …show more content…
In Philippians 1:20-21; Paul is talking about knowing Christ. To those who don’t believe in God, life on earth is all there is, and so it is, and so it natural for them to strive for this world’s values-money, popularity, power, pleasure, and prestige. For Paul, however, to live means to develop eternal values and tell others about Christ, who along could help them see life from an eternal perspective. That only come from knowing God and who He really is. What most people don’t know is what love the Father has for us. I pray that what I have learned and what I will continue to learn on a daily basis through Christ Jesus will help me help others, for I know that is my God’s will for