Humility

Personal Reflection on Articles Referring to Oppression, Liberation, Cultural Humility, and Privilege Taylor Parker West Chester University Personal Reflection on Articles Referring to Oppression, Liberation, Cultural Humility, and Privilege In our daily lives people deal with oppression, liberation, cultural humility, and privilege. We all deal with these differently and they may mean different things to people. It is important to understand what each means to me but also everyone…

In the book Is God a Moral Monster author and apologist Paul Copan sets out to offer a response to the argument New Age Atheists make that God lacks humility and was a moral monster in terms of New Testament ethics. Copan shows the reader throughout the book how God is not a prideful God, and that he is humble, self-giving, other-centered Being. Paul Copan takes on the views of some of the most prominent New Age Atheists, in particular Richard Dawkins. Dawkins claims that God is obsessed with…

Nelson was a South African who lived from 1918-2013. He was a “winner” who was instrumental in ending apartheid in South Africa. Apartheid is a policy or system of segregation on grounds of race. Nelson Mandela possessed bravery, perseverance, and humility, which allowed him to be an influential leader in world history. One of Nelson Mandela’s many admirable traits that helped him to end apartheid was his bravery. He saw injustice in South Africa, so he spoke up and tried to make it right in a…

perceived in multiple ways. Heros are admired for their achievements and noble qualities. Jesus and Charlemagne embody these noble qualities that give them recognition as heros. The noble qualities that Jesus and Charlemagne share are courage and humility. Through these qualities, Jesus and Charlemagne strengthen their followers views on Christianity. The development of Christianity through Jesus largely contributed to Charlemagne’s enhancement of Christianity through in empire and through…

displayed on emergency scenes and the other is displayed at the fire house. However, how things are lead at the fire house directly impact what happens on the emergency scene. Two principles of servant leadership I would apply, are listening and humility. I am going to take over another firehouse soon and part of my plan is to integrate an open-door policy and make sure everyone knows their input matters. The initial counseling will not just be me telling them what I expect of them but what…

Do you possess superhuman abilities that will allow you to fight gods? Do you have a mother as a goddess? Do you even have the Gods supporting your decisions? For most people, the answers for all the previous questions are negative, but that is not the case for the heroes of Homer’s Iliad. Homer’s Iliad is an epic tale of the Achaean/Greek army as they attack the Trojan city of Troy. Throughout the tale, the plot is driving by Homer’s tragic vision of a hero’s life. Homer creates his vision with…

On August 2nd, 1941 First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt wrote this quote in her daily newspaper column, “My Day.” In the thick of World War II Roosevelt’s quote inspired many as they fought through their hardships. People learn from doing. We maintain the values that our role models instill in us, but as we gain experience, we fashion our own beliefs. A mirror of this in my life is my work with the organization Soles for Jesus. Soles for Jesus is an organization that distributes donated shoes to sub…

Leadership is based on the idea that the leaders who prioritize the needs of their followers rather than self is capable of motivating followership (LIDEN, WAYNE, CHENWEI & MEUSER, 2014). The Servant Leader builds relationships with the employees with humility. Followers are encouraged to performed better through organizational behavior developed from a Servant Leader. Servant Leadership creates a sense of community and is empowering to followers, helping them grow and succeed. Ethical behavior…

As I read Peter Abelard’s “A Letter of Consolation to a Friend” (1132), I was able to draw from it that Abelard (1079-1142) was a Christian man who had faith in God (and the Holy Trinity), but did not possess humility as a fundamental characteristic of a believer of Christ. Abelard was a man who was given the talent of philosophy and scriptural studies. His ability to articulate his ideas, share his knowledge, and devote himself to these subjects played a large role in his success. He naturally…

virtues I desire can also help me understand this difficult topic. Integrity can help me understand this because it will allow me to honor their actions and comprehend the justification in their actions. Humility can help me understand because with humility, I know that everyone is created equally. Humility would also help me think about how this current event affects others instead of myself. In conclusion, I hope to gain both résumé and eulogy virtues throughout my next four years while using…