Trust, belief, confidence- this is what faith is in simpler terms. The overarching purpose of faith is to lead someone through what they need to go through or what they need to learn. While providing a positive impact on mood and mental health, faith also generates optimism, enriches interpersonal relationships, and enhances quality of life. A war between countries is a prime example used in Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi to illustrate why having faith is beneficial. The brutality of a conflict could destroy any vestige of faith, while others find refuge in their faith, just as Marjane did. Along with Marji, Mr. Myalatya from My Children! My Africa! was experiencing conflicts in his country, but he stayed strong in his faith in education and
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In Persepolis, Marjane displays the importance of God in her life. Realizing the dire situation her country is in, Marjane says, “The only place I felt safe was in the arms of my friend” (page 53). During the chaotic and inequality-filled time of the Iranian war, Marjane takes solace in her personal faith. She has faith that God will solve all these conflicts and protect her from the evil of the world. Marjane describes God as her friend, which indicates that her relationship with God is very strong and she is very stable in her religion. Similar to Marjane, Mamere, Paul, and Jeremiah in The Good Lie reinforce that having faith in God provides an optimistic view on life. One night, as the boys sit down to eat, Jeremiah prays, “Dear God, let us give thanks to this miracle food, pizza, but most important, look out after our sister, Abital, so that she 's safe in this Boston, where her brothers are not there to protect her” (52:55). Although the separation of their family is very devastating, the boys remain faithful in God to protect their sister and allow them to see her again one day. Faith in God provides an optimistic outlook on life that allows someone to live peacefully knowing all their issues will be solved by a
In Persepolis, Marjane displays the importance of God in her life. Realizing the dire situation her country is in, Marjane says, “The only place I felt safe was in the arms of my friend” (page 53). During the chaotic and inequality-filled time of the Iranian war, Marjane takes solace in her personal faith. She has faith that God will solve all these conflicts and protect her from the evil of the world. Marjane describes God as her friend, which indicates that her relationship with God is very strong and she is very stable in her religion. Similar to Marjane, Mamere, Paul, and Jeremiah in The Good Lie reinforce that having faith in God provides an optimistic view on life. One night, as the boys sit down to eat, Jeremiah prays, “Dear God, let us give thanks to this miracle food, pizza, but most important, look out after our sister, Abital, so that she 's safe in this Boston, where her brothers are not there to protect her” (52:55). Although the separation of their family is very devastating, the boys remain faithful in God to protect their sister and allow them to see her again one day. Faith in God provides an optimistic outlook on life that allows someone to live peacefully knowing all their issues will be solved by a