Although it is difficult to classify myself under one category, I believe I have a creative mind. While people often make use of information discovered by others, I enjoy digging deeper and finding a different meaning or purpose to a question. While putting forth new ideas and developing new ways to view a problem,
I like to seperate myself from others. For example, with this blog topic, I could explore the mindset that various people may have on such a complicated subject; I am able to ask questions many people have never considered, which allows me to question myself as well.
Throughout my blog, I exposed curiosity towards the belief of others. My purpose was to engage the minds of others into exploring their own beliefs and their own relationship with God. By taking a poll, which was not as successful as I hoped it to be, I was interested to see how the common people would respond. In this case, I tried to exemplify all of the different views of the Lord. By seeing God from the viewpoints of others, I tried my hardest to display their opinions respectfully, even if I did not necessarily agree. By doing this, each stance was stated clearly and was explained as another option. In my attempt to engage the reader in debate with themselves, I asked questions that allowed them to challenge their own beliefs in order to find what is right for them. Although there is never a concrete answer, one's voyage of beliefs is a completely personal journey in which they discover God for themselves.
After taking my time developing the blog, I discovered that I, myself, began to question my own beliefs. Blogging was an experience that gave me the opportunity to express my way of viewing religion and the role it plays in the lives of others. Even though I would like to receive more feedback on the material I wrote about, blogging helped me work through my own questions I had about faith. Whether they ever be answered or not, it made me relax knowing that others who may be confused about their own beliefs can relate to someone like me. I love putting forth my opinion and seeing the reaction people take to the material being discussed; blogging does not have to be a pointless use of technology.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
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Maria, thanks for this feedback: Even though I would like to receive more feedback on the material I wrote about" because I know that when I use this assignment, I will build in a community factor where students have to comment on other people's blogs...create sort of a commentary matrix.
ReplyDeleteWonderful reflections on religion and relevant questions as well.
Good job,
Mrs. S