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M. Schroeder English Composition 101 November 23, 2016 Module 5: Persuasive Argument Blog Post #5: Topic/Thesis/Outline Is the God of Christianity OK With Gay? Topic: For many groups equality is an ongoing issue throughout the world. Examining the root behind the reasons used to hold on to inequality can help to understand why the prejudice exists and hinders a group’s attainment of equality. I have chosen to examine the root of homophobia among some Christians and attempt to persuade the reader that homophobia is based on misinterpretation of scripture and has no place in a true Christian lifestyle. Thesis Statement: God is OK with gay. Outline: Paragraph 1: Introduction and Thesis · Statistical Information · Question Posed · God is OK with gay Paragraph 2: Homophobia and Homosexuality in History · Homosexuality in other Mammal species Paragraph 3: Effects of Homophobia · On Children · On Teenagers · On Adults · Overall example set by homophobic people Paragraph 4: Biblical Interpretation versus Biblical Reasoning Paragraph 5: Sodom and Gomorrah · Summary of interpretation · Genesis 19 “Let us know them” · Ezekiel 16:49 · Explanation and reasoning · Question Paragraph 6: Abomination · Summary of interpretation · Tribal life and survival of Jewish people · Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 · Explanation and reasoning Paragraph 7: Romans · Summary of interpretation · Romans 1:26 & 27 · Explanation and reasoning Paragraph 8: Malakoi and Arsenokoitai · Translation of the words · 1 Corinthians 6:9 & 10 and 1 Timothy 1:10 with alternate translated word · Explanation and reasoning Paragraph 9: Biblical explanation of what God hates · Proverbs 6:16 – 19 · Jesus and his view of homosexuality Paragraph 10: Conclusion · Defining Christianity · God is OK with gay I posted comments to: Makayla Emma Eve
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Jonathan Moore M. Schroeder English Composition 101 November 9, 2016 Blog Post #4: Venn Diagram Compare/Contrast Topic Independent Retirement Living One of the frustrations of getting old is the cost associated with daily living. I was intrigued by a recent video I saw of a woman who chose to live her retirement taking turn around cruises because the cost was so much less and the services and amenities were so much more and higher quality. The diagram below shows some interesting comparisons. Works Cited Mullin, Emily. “How to Pay For Nursing Home Costs.” Senior Care/Best Nursing Homes. U.S. News and World Report. 26 Feb. 2013. www.health.usnews.com/health-news/best-nursing- homes/articles/2013/02/26/how-to-pay-for-nursing-home- costs. Accessed 6 Nov. 2016. Carnival Corporation [US]. n.d. www.canival.com. Accessed 6 Nov. 2016 Senior Living.Org Your Unbiased Guide to Senior Living and Retirement. 21 Feb. 2011. www.seniorliving.org/retirement /senior-lifestyles. Accessed 7 Nov. 2016. Bonaventure Retirement Perfected. n.d. www.bonaventuresenior.com. Accessed 8 Nov. 2016. Blogs Posted To: Andrea F. Cameron Christopher Eve Makayla Kaylin Andrea D. Emma Atokena Jonathan Moore
M. Schroeder English Composition 101 October 20, 2016 Blog Post 3: Summary and Choice of Analysis Fish Cheeks In Amy Tan’s Fish Cheeks she targets the teenage audience and attempts to encourage pride in individual heritages and cultures by relating her teenage angst, at the age of 14 years, during a Christmas dinner at which her crush was invited to enjoy Chinese dishes. Through imagery she effectively relates the embarrassment she experienced with panicked exposure of the seemingly brutal differences between Chinese and American cultures only to realize later in life that living in both cultures was a strength. As her mother told her “You must be proud you are different. Your only shame is to have shame.” (par. 7) Superman and Me In Sherman Alexie’s Superman and Me he attempts to relate the struggles he faced as a victim of prejudice and stereotypes to the general reader. He recounts his childhood as a poor Spokane Indian boy who was able to teach himself to read by the age of 3 years with the use of comic books. His metaphor about paragraphs being “a fence that held word” and his world around him was filled with paragraphs was very effective in helping the reader understand a segregated point of view. Though a target of peer pressure from his fellow Native Americans, he persevered and was able to overcome the belief that “a smart Indian is a dangerous person.” (par. 6) Now focusing on educating “Indian kids” children he hopes to help end the stereotype and help his students achieve their potential. (par. 8) My Choice Though I disagree with Alexie’s method, I related more to his story than to the story in Fish Cheeks. Having been raised with a father who preached prejudice and intolerance I was exposed to one sided hate for 15 years of my life. I never understood the reasoning behind it, it simply made no sense to me. Whatever the reason, prejudice has no place in the real world, but teaching this only to those victims of prejudice is pointless. By choosing to educate only “Indian kids” and not all children (par. 8) he is, in fact, prolonging the very ignorance and prejudice he wants to end. This is why I disagree with his methods. We are one people, one race. Everyone needs to be educated equally. Works Cited Tan, Amy. “Fish Cheeks.” The Bedford Reader. Ed. X J. Kennedy et al. 12th ed. Boston: Bedford, 2014. 110–111. Print. Alexie, Sherman. “Superman and Me.” The Bedford Reader. Ed. X J. Kennedy et al. 12th ed. Boston: Bedford, 2014. 582-585. Print. Links to Blogs I Commented On Kaylin Jordan Shelby Jonathan Moore
Melinda Schroeder English Composition 101 October 6, 2016 Throughout my life there has been a particular place where my imagination runs wild. The first impression is of a long abandoned fortress or temple partially reclaimed by the environment, with eroded words from a long dead language. Partially buried under sands of time I imagine what it must have been like when it was in its prime, bustling with activity. Upon approach there are chambers on the main level providing access to the interior, while stairways on either side allow visitors to climb to the upper level and top of the structure. Choosing which way to go depends on which story is playing in my head at the time. As I climb the stairs to the right I see the slanted wall where I used to climb, pretending to be Spiderman (a story for another time). Standing at the top is like being on the edge of two worlds. To one side is a view of distant land masses bordered by a great sea, while on the other is where the Paguah people would meet and go about their daily lives. Looking down on the upper level there are two round sunken places where they would gather, sitting on the circular steps to discuss philosophy, politics, or tribal concerns. At the other round they would gather to celebrate the arts. Activities could be seen in all directions from inside the small uppermost part of the structure where access to the roof from the sea side where public addresses could be made. The lower level has many rooms that echoe every footstep as you enter. These were the places for meetings, for storage, for worship- it’s hard to know as evidence of their use had been lost to erosion. There is, however, a room that feels like a place of torture or sacrifice with beams on the ceiling that secured shackles holding victims. There are secret entrances to passages and alcoves lit only the small amount of defused light from either entrance that dims further still as you walk deeper in. Within the alcove as I stand quietly in the in the pitch black, the eerie sense of things past grabs hold of me. The waters rhythmic dripping gives way to the beat of my heart followed by voices of the hiding Paguah whispering to each other in fear of their fate. Then, in abrupt silence, the Paguah are no more and the sounds of the dripping water returns. Though you will never find the Paguah in human history; though the place I visit was never host to any kind of tragedy; though this place is not really that old; this is the place I go, to let my imagination run wild. Jonathan Moore
Melinda Schroeder English Composition 101 September 28, 2016 Summarization In “Why We Lie”, adapted from the Wall Street Journal article The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty, Dan Ariely illustrates that dishonesty is unavoidable. Through a series of controlled tests he measures the amount of dishonest behavior among the participants. Through additional testing he then tries to find out what makes people cheat to the degree they do, and then what keeps people honest. His final answer is that cheating is something we all do, if even to a small degree. (440 – 46) Paraphrase of Paragraph 10 Though the evidence shows that everyone cheats, finding the motivation behind cheating was the logical next step. Quotation “This experiment has obvious implications for the real world. While ethics lectures and training seem to have little to no effect on people, reminders of morality – right at the point where people are making a decision – appear to have an outsized effect on behavior.” (Ariely, par. 19) This paragraph really spoke to me. I’ve always believed that deception is against our basic moral make up, our core morality. I believe every sane person has a basic concept of what is right and wrong and to act deceptively contradicts this. The body reacts to this contradiction through galvanic skin responses, blushing faces and body language. It’s probably why it’s easier to remember the truth than it is to remember a lie. My Two Cents Though I enjoyed “Why We Lie” it only covered one form of dishonesty. Some people may not consider cheating and telling a lie the same thing. I found it lacked insight into the different types of lies people tell, and the fact that truth can be different depending on the perspective. I often tell people, jokingly, that the water on the left side of the Hood Canal Bridge looks different than the right because one side is salt water while the other is fresh water. Is it wrong that I believe in Santa Claus because I see him every year staring at me in the mirror? I suppose the degree of a lie would depend on the motivation for the lie. Cited Work Ariely, Dan. “Why We Lie.” The Bedford Reader 12th Edition (2014): 440 – 46. Print Links to Comments on Other Blogs Eve Hudson Makayla Harvey My name is Jonathan Moore, but many simply call me Jon. As I compose this blog I am still undecided as to what my major will be; either Criminal Justice or Medical Assisting. Living in Port Townsend I have had experiences with both professions having contracted with the local city and county prosecuting attorney’s to manage a diversion office for first time felony and misdemeanor offenders, and then through medical treatments I received while I was undergoing chemotherapy to treat my cancer.
During my time at diversion I wrote many correspondence to the prosecutors reporting on the offender’s activities and progress. The correspondence were written to be clear, descriptive and non-biased. I believe this to be my strength. After reading the assigned material I realized there is so much more to reading and writing. I quickly realized “I’m not as thunk as I smart I was.” I am so excited to have the opportunity to learn more about the nuances of reading and writing in a more critical way. Though my experience in some ways prohibited me from critically reading some reports I would receive (chemical dependency and domestic violence treatment evaluations) I look forward to applying the techniques I will learn to my hobby in religious studies. I have always viewed writing as a very important part of communication. I look forward to fine tuning what I already know and learning ways to improve my use of this form of communication. |
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