Archive for August, 2006

week 7

Friday, August 4th, 2006: 238 words

The recurring formula in throughout the book of judges is that the Israelites would do something sinful, they would beg to be forgiven, and then someone would be delivered to save them. This was a sin to salvation cycle. The authors of the seventh and sixth century BCE wrote stories like those in judges, because [...]

week 12

Friday, August 4th, 2006: 234 words

My opinion on what would upset Jesus the most about today’s world is all the violence and deception. People do not just live life anymore. People are so caught up in what other people are doing and trying to compete with them, instead of living by their faith. I do not think that a day [...]

week 6

Friday, August 4th, 2006: 584 words

My implementation has going very well this is my second semester in the class and my home is finished. I think last semester I bite off more than I could chew. Maybe, I did this semester also my family is happy with our progress on our home. It may not be to the high end [...]

week 13

Friday, August 4th, 2006: 524 words

In my opinion, the three problems facing the Church, after the death of Jesus was gaining the support of followers, unfaithfulness and/or lying, and the separation of people, because of different beliefs. I think that it was difficult to get the people to support the Church, because of their fear of getting persecuted like [...]

Week 15 Reflection

Friday, August 4th, 2006: 605 words

This is it! my reflection of the class, …… where do i start? Ok, i know, i shall save the best for the last and speak of the challenges.
Boy, was it a challenge. the worst part of the class may be summarised as thus; “relentless pursuant of several cohesive ways to hold thought together while [...]

Week 13 part 1

Friday, August 4th, 2006: 824 words

As I stated on some on my other blogs that this project would not start happening unless everything started to settle. That doesn’t mean I have totally disregarded my project and left it alone; I’m still working on it. Since some schools are out and others are in session with summer programs, summer [...]

Friday, August 4th, 2006: 442 words

ENHANCEMENT OF STUDENTS ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE
The idea of blogging , in my own opinion is a very potential tool that enhances the student’s ability to communicate effectively, with the instructors, fellow students and generally. It allows students the freewill and power to communicate ideas, share responces, inquire and analyse issues critically. It exposed [...]

Week 15

Friday, August 4th, 2006: 693 words

And here it comes, the much awaited end of the end of the blog as well as the sesmester ( boy am i glad its almost over). I shall address a few course evaluation issues here accordingly, based on my experience and analysis.
HOW THE COURSE GAVE STUDENTS A LEVEL OF EXPERTISE IN THE DISCIPLINE [...]

Week 14.

Friday, August 4th, 2006: 1087 words

I am glad to have finally arrived. It has been quite an interesting course in deed, one that has exposed me to so many things i knew not and honestly challenged some of the fundamental truths i have always known as a catholic. T o be honest the course seemed to be easy at firts, [...]

Week Seven

Friday, August 4th, 2006: 1521 words

As everyone knows my project is about teenage pregnancy. It’s not so much that teenagers are having sex but it is the fact that they not properly protecting themselves with the right contraceptives. I want teens to know every possible way to protect themselves from being pregnant and to wait until they are financially stable.
The [...]

Week 13 #2

Friday, August 4th, 2006: 670 words

PAUL’S VIEW AND ITS DOMINTAION
Affectioinately called the Apostle of the Gentiles” It is no surprise that his views came to dominated the early Christian theology as well as the doctrine. His life was as exemplary as it was purposeful. He embodies a true triumph over adversity and more so, a true [...]

Friday, August 4th, 2006: 373 words

PAUL’S MESSAGE TO THE ROMANS
Paul’s letters was one of the primary foundations upon which the Christian religion grew. His reacquaintance of th later Christians with the death and ressurection of Christ gave the contemporary Christians s fundamental value to include in their doctrine. His contributions to Christianity was divided into teo main areas, [...]

week 15

Friday, August 4th, 2006: 1603 words

The best part of this class was that it’s over. I’m just kidding; I really liked the way that you presented the materials. You always kept the class entertained with your animations and I actually paid attention. I mean don’t get me wrong I love to learn about the materials that we covered and loved [...]

Readings/Lectures/Discussions

Friday, August 4th, 2006: 284 words

First of all I wanted everyone to know that the prophets that we speak of when it comes to religion these prophets are messengers of God. Basically what this mean is God’s words, God’s message live through these people. Each prophet seems to be in my views to be hand picked from God. [...]

Week 8

Friday, August 4th, 2006: 1768 words

Britney Dooley
7238 Dixon Street
New Orleans, LA, 70125
bdooley@xula.edu
Aug 3, 2006
The Board of Education of New Orleans
Board of Education
1732 Magazine Street
Dear Marith Minyard,
I am a pre-med student at Xavier University of Louisiana and I have a major concern with teen pregnancy. The teen pregnancy rate was almost at all time high 2004-2006. As teen, I know the [...]

Week 14

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006: 1109 words

Do I deserve a “B”? Well it easy to see that I am a product of due diligence and extremely hard work. In the beginning of the semester, I wasn’t sure if keep up with this class because of all the bad things I had heard about your class. I heard that people were dropping [...]

Week 12 part 2

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006: 1367 words

The Beatitudes give a teaching towards the heart and they were first written in Greek. The Beatitudes means “blessings” but in English it means “possessing inward happiness.” “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God; Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted; Blessed are the meek, for [...]

Week 11

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006: 747 words

The Kingdom of God is the key concept of both Judaism and Christianity. The presence of the King of God is everywhere, not just on Earth. In Chronicles to Daniel, the Jewish people thought the Kingdom of God was God’s intervention to restore Israel and give them their land back and give them a Davidic [...]

week 13 part 2

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006: 699 words

In my opinion the church faced a lot of problems after the death of Jesus. Today there is still problem in the belief of his word because he’s dead. His disciples tried to continue the spread of his word but it didn’t stop the conflict. One of the major problems was that there was the [...]

week 10

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006: 772 words

I made comments on all of these following student blogs:
1. Kameron Moore-Mitchell
2. Lauren Williamson
3. Candice Claiborne
4. Michael Hooker
5. Sharde Hendrix
6. Zachary Scott
7. Christine Hamilton
8. Serena Trinh
9. Allen Rochelle
10. Cong Tran
People have been drinking alcohol since the beginning of time. Alcohol has a very important role in ancient religions. Beer was safer to drink then water [...]