Each person in the world has some kind of religious values or beliefs. Some people believe that we honor god by giving respect and peace to one another. Others believe that after they lost a loved one, God was their at their side to help them, and that after war tore through their country, they should reevaluate their ideas about religion. When I was listening to the 17 “This I believe…” essays online, 3 stood out to me the most. They all touched me in a way, but also made me think a lot. Why would they do that? Why do they believe in that? What do they believe in? I have respect for all of these beliefs, but I do not completely agree with all of them. The three that made me think the most where Whitney Harris's belief that Human existence is in Peril, John Fountain’s belief that God embraced him when his daddy disappeared and finally, Djenita Pasic’s belief of the Holy Grail of Coexistence.
“Each person must respect every other person and honor the God who made this incredible mystery of human life a reality.” (Harris). I feel that what Mr. Harris said is something I believe in. We must respect everyone, and by everyone I …show more content…
It mixed into my values and beliefs, but in the end, it just didn't make the cut. After the Communists left Yugoslavia, war and terror came to her country. Over two hundred thousand Muslims slaughtered and over one million displaced. It forced her to reevaluate her ideas about her religion and tolerance. She now believes that she is still a Muslim, but refuses to be defined by region. I do not agree with her values of being a Muslim, but not being defined by religion. I am not afraid to tell people that I am a Catholic. I say it with honor and courage, not with awkwardness or mortification. For me it is common sense and I understand that some people are not proud of their religion, but they should not be ashamed to say “I am
“Each person must respect every other person and honor the God who made this incredible mystery of human life a reality.” (Harris). I feel that what Mr. Harris said is something I believe in. We must respect everyone, and by everyone I …show more content…
It mixed into my values and beliefs, but in the end, it just didn't make the cut. After the Communists left Yugoslavia, war and terror came to her country. Over two hundred thousand Muslims slaughtered and over one million displaced. It forced her to reevaluate her ideas about her religion and tolerance. She now believes that she is still a Muslim, but refuses to be defined by region. I do not agree with her values of being a Muslim, but not being defined by religion. I am not afraid to tell people that I am a Catholic. I say it with honor and courage, not with awkwardness or mortification. For me it is common sense and I understand that some people are not proud of their religion, but they should not be ashamed to say “I am