...understand. This understanding will be gained from learning to look at a religion from an academic outsiders view and from a predisposition insider’s view. Individual people will always have their own views when it comes to religion and like them my own opinion is different and it is that of fascination. The study of religion has captured my curiosity because it has given me an opportunity to fully grasp the unique religions throughout the world and to better understand another’s perspective without letting my own bias opinion show through. It's with this open-mindedness that any fear of the unknown can be resolved, and this resolution will only serve to strengthen my own religious views. Academically looking at a religion without a goal to either increase or decrease an individual’s religious faith is known as an “outsiders view”. People have the tendency to have negative perceptions on another’s faith due to the fear of the unknown and a lack of understanding. This educationally built view point allows a person to understand what is needed for them to grasp a new concept without being judgmental. Being able to step back and put your own opinions aside and look at a religion with unbiased “eyes” is the key and benefactor to expanding ones religious understanding. However, like most viewpoints, there is a downfall to having an outsiders view and it circles back to that fear of the unknown. There are going to be instances to where it is hard to fully relinquish the fear of not knowing...
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...would exhibt an understanding of responsibility, I decided to go back to school. This decision brings on an array of concerns and challenges; can I do this, what happens if I fail, how do I juggle my personal responsibilities, will this degree even matter? Now there are credible fears and ludcrious fears in life and for me all these fears boil down to the fear of failure- I don’t want to go through all this hardship and end up flat on my face. I even would go as far to say that most of my early life’s disillusionment stemmed from this fear. Rather than try I would just be critical of those who did. Taking my education and viewing it as a life enhancement will help me during the times of struggle towards my degree. Ultimately, whether or not this gets me a better paying job, the tools I learn here will help me in all the endeavors of my life. Taking this approach will impact the outlook when life wont work how I think it should based on what I’ve done. The question now is, understanding the challenges I face, how will I take responsibility of my success? As I’ve alluded to before, the first step is to transform the way I think. It will do me no good when the struggles arise if I look at college with resentment. I must see this as value added. For me, when things are a positive, it makes it easier to handle the bad that always come along with it. The follow through with this will be the pratical application of this mindset. Some of these would be to prioritize my time and make...
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...Informal Learning The fear of heights or acrophobia seems to be a normal fear for those afflicted with it. It would seem that this fear is a basic way to protect ourselves from falls that could do serious harm. This fear is not universal, and luckily so. We would have many unclean windows on skyscrapers and our electric lines would be out of repair or nonexistent. This paper will look at the informal learning experience that can bring about acrophobia. Informal learning is an undirected form of learning that does not take place under an instructor or in a class room. It is generally unconscious and difficult to quantify. Focusing on acrophobia, the idea that heights are dangerous is all-around us. There are signs around us telling us to avoid the top of the ladder or gates to keep people from the roof. Looking at these examples a natural deduction would be that it is dangerous and should be avoided. Heights themselves are not dangerous but the potential to fall off them are. So a fear of heights is not as rational as a fear of falling. I was told not to climb in the tree out back but a friend, and I did anyway. We continued to climb until it began to get difficult and I watched him fall from the tree and break his arm badly. I clambered down the tree and after confirming with him that he was alright. I ran for help. We were not punished for our actions but told that these are the results of climbing in the trees. This informal education was an eye opener...
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...Fear of Failure Fear of failing, or atychiphobia, has been present in one form or another in everyones lives. What a failure means to one person is completely variable to another and what matters most is how you handle it and go forward afterwards. William Faulkner stated, “Our tragedy today is a general and universal physical fear so long sustained by now that we can even bear it.” Some people become so stricken with the image of failure that they become immobilized and cannot even bring themselves to start the task at hand. There are others however who embrace the challenge and view failure as a learning curve and opportunity not to the make the same mistake twice. Failure exists in every person’s life and can define our existence and character. Understanding that fear jeopardizes success and from failure we gain new insights, the question arises as to why people are so afraid to fail in the first place. People like to understand where things originate and how they became as they are so let’s discuss fear of failure and it’s roots. As a child in school for example, commonly if a child fails they are not given rewards. In some school culture the football player that doesn’t kick the football highest is a wimp, the one who failed that last math test is dumb, or if you didn’t make in on the basketball team you’re a loser. The harsh reality is, many of us have felt like other people judge our failures. Our focus is emphasized too much on visible success and not the ways...
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...ISLAM Islam. Misunderstood by generations of people, characterized as the religion of terrorists and extremists, and feared for its massive growth, nothing could be further from the truth. These misconceptions are easy, too. Popular media, the actions of an express few and poor education have all lead to a sphere of ignorance concerning this peaceful path to God. Growing up in a Christian family, and following the mainstream media, it is easy to see how something such as Islam could be vilified, and very few, if any, questions asked about it. This is what helps to grow the ignorance concerning Islam and how misperceptions continue to be propagated. To be fair, it is easy to see how some of the misperceptions came about - fanatical devotees who spend more time in prayer than others, a single minded devotion to their religion and Mohammad (peace be upon him), and the constant struggle in Middle East all paint a picture that does not do Islam or it adherent’s justice. In fact, they barely scratch the surface of what Islam is all about, and what little truth does come out cannot overcome the negative stereotypes that have been ingrained in the larger population. So, was I affected by these misperceptions? The answer, unfortunately, is a resounding yes. As a member of society I too was easily drawn into the web of negativity that surrounds Islam. I didn’t credit it with any positive accomplishments, nor did I grant it any legitimacy as a religion, mostly based on the actions...
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...always been a person with a plan. I would write down my goals and denote my achievements. Before starting the application for Post University, Master Human Services program, I intended to wait two years before grad school. During my undergrad years, many of my professors advised me against this decision because most people lose the motivation and drive to return to school In undergrad. This did not concern me because I always follow through with my plans. During these two years I would work hard to learn the system of serving in the field of human services. I had recently started to look for employment in the field and after reviewing several sites; however, I did not find much interest in my work, so I requested updates about jobs...
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...A BOOK CRITIQUE OF SHARE JESUS WITHOUT FEAR Angela Douglas Submitted to Professor David Wheeler In partial fulfillment Of the requirements for the course EVAN 525 Contemporary Evangelism July 14, 2014 Liberty Theological Seminary Lynchburg, VA A Book Critique of Share Jesus Without Fear Bibliographical Entry Fay, William and Shepherd, Linda E. Share Jesus Without Fear (Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group, 1999). Abstract Share Jesus Without Fear is a comprehension guide to boldly sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, with practical guidelines and scriptures to aid the apologist in defending their hope in Christ. Additionally, a practical guide to personal preparation, planning, and professing Christ to the unsaved. First and foremost comprehending the evangelist is the vessel being used and the Holy Spirit will do the work. “God has called each of us to share our faith, in obedience. He has called each of us to evangelize.” As the body of Christ all have been silent and avoided the command to share Jesus with all we meet. Silence is a sin as it is disobedience to God. “We should be excited about sharing our faith. We are living in a time when biblical prophesies are being fulfilled right and left. Yet most of us remain silent.” Throughout this book, Fay presents practical and friendly questions to share in an effort to offer Christ and His redemptive love. The Share Jesus plan is implemented through spiritual...
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...Unit 33 LEARNING OUTCOME 1 1.1 DESCRIBE THE RANGE OF CAUSES OF DEMENTIA SYNDROME There are many different types of dementia: Alzheimer’s which is usually found in people over the age of 65 (extract from mayo clinic}Although in most cases the exact cause of Alzheimer's disease isn't known, plaques and tangles are often found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's. Plaques are clumps of a protein called beta-amyloid, and tangles are fibrous tangles made up of tau protein. Certain genetic factors also may make it more likely that people will develop Alzheimer's. Vascular dementia which is the second most common form of dementia which is caused by reduced blood flow or blocked blood vessels or even a infection of a heart valve (vascular condition. Lewy body dementia which is caused from abnormal clumps of protein that have been found in the brains of people with Lewy body dementia, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. (Extract from mayo clinic} Frontotemporal dementia (Formally known as picks disease) is caused by break down of the nerve cells in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain which controls behaviours, language, thinking and concentration as well as movement. Korsakoffs syndrome Korsakoff's syndrome is a brain disorder usually associated with heavy alcoholconsumption over a long period. Although Korsakoff's syndrome is not strictly speaking adementia, people with the condition experience loss of short-term memory. This factsheet outlines the...
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...Initially, I remember feeling a fear and high stress level, as a returning adult to graduate school, after 10 years. I was worried that I would not have enough time with my hectic schedule, worried that I would neglect other areas of my life, and worried that I would fail. However, I have learned to balance my life and I must admit its a sacrifice well worth it. I have learned to take it one step at a time, by managing 1 stressor at a time, as I have been doing, although had failed to recognize or remember this as a returning student. This experience, was uncomfortable, yet exciting at the same time, as I become familiar I looked forward to both the challenge and learning. Lifespan theorist Paul Baltes was discussed initially during the class,...
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...In my life, I surely must have experienced multiple nightmares, those unavoidable terrors that spring from the fears we met in our everyday life. However, now as I have grown, there is only a singular nightmare I can still recall in detail. (Reflecting on it now, some part of me scoffs at how my young self managed to find such a dream to be a nightmare, but upon deeper thought, I now understand that though my fear was not traditional in the way of that which comes with most nightmares that I have since heard described by young children, it was still just as excruciating to my young self.) I suppose that I remember this one so intensely when compared to other nightmares that I had, as this one concerns a more serious topic than spiders or heights,...
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...or being. My social location is easily identifiable as a white female however, due to the dominance of white supremacy, I am not judged by my racial background much like a woman of “color” may be. These distortions on sexism provide awareness, that oppression is not only in terms of sex and in our patriarchal power system, white privilege is a benefit. Social Identity Although sexism is a problem in society, I do not suffer the same oppression faced by women of color. Lorde (1990), discusses the impacts of this built-in-privilege of whiteness and how it forces women of color to become an outsider. As a Catholic woman, I am faced with a similar power relation by identifying as a lesbian in my community, which is neither considered the societal norm nor accepted by the church. This disadvantage I face allows me to be socially aware of the impacts oppression has in society and agree with Mullaly (2002) who states that oppression “assumes a ‘fixed identity’ on the part of both oppressors and oppressed – that the world is divided into two groups and people belong in either one, but never to both” (p. 27). I am aware of the marginality I experience between social groups and the disadvantages of homophobic oppression, that has taught me how to be more racially and ethnically diverse, so that as identifying as a white female, I can understand the implications of what it means to unlearn oppressive behavior. Recently coming out as a lesbian has been difficult for me in my...
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...The Crucible by Arthur Miller is a play written about the witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts. The story shows how people were accused of witchcraft through the corrupt society and killed for their supposed crimes. The time that Arthur Miller lived was filled with fear of communist infiltration into the government and accusations of people who were thought to be communists. Through his use of the Salem witch trials in The Crucible, Arthur Miller effectively illustrates the lives ruined from accusations during the Red Scare, showing the irrational way of dealing with paranoia and mob mentality leading to these accusations. The paranoia growing in people’s minds led to accusations during both the Red Scare and Salem witch trials. In the 1950s communism seemed like America’s greatest fear. The thought of communists infiltrating the American government was terrifying to Americans. With such fear of something comes paranoia of it. Because of this situation,...
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...time I went to class. This class was much different than most of the classes required for my major, which is pharmacy. I saw my active listening skills improve with the integration of emotional labeling. Also, I found my confidence and willingness to participate or initiate a difficult conversation grow exponentially because of the new strategies introduced during this class. Also, in a difficult conversation I have found myself becoming less defensive and more open to hearing the thoughts and opinions of the other person. Although I have made major improvements from the beginning of the semester, there are still areas that need attention and improvement. These areas include my facial...
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...Anger is a common feeling made in a battle or flight situation by our mind and body because when you sense danger your mind creates fear and anger; fear is the flight response and anger is the fight response. (Understanding Anger. n.d.) Sometimes our feelings can be real or imagined, but the response is just as real in both the situations. Our anger is mainly motivated by a desire to not be blamed followed by not wanting to feel hurt or experience fear. Fear is a feeling caused when we feel that someone or something is dangerous or is likely to cause a threat or pain. You start to procrastinate and are not able to think sensibly or logically. Fear forces limitations upon your ability which in the process ruins the relationship with others. For example, I fear talking to bullies as I feel they would pick on me. The immediate reaction to fear is anger most of the times; What triggers this anger in us? (what triggers our anger, n.d.) It is the way we translate an event as it decides our emotional response. Like trauma or abuse, if something horrible happened to us in the past and we are struggling to get over it, we may react with anger and keep away from others. Also, when we are furious we have the tendency to protect our views and our self and draw out the “negative emotions”. “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” – Yoda (Yoda Quotes, n.d.) Negative emotions are feelings that make...
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...FEAR AND CONFIDENCE Examples of fear and confidence History Written By: Brandy Garner Emergence of the Modern Era Written for: Professor Alison Rose We live in a mixed world. We all have different backgrounds, interests, hopes, motivations and fears. Within nations and civilizations, there is a need for stability and a sense of safety. The idea that a social contract should operate in a society so that people could pursue their self-interests in safety and orderly community proceeds through the readings of Rousseau and across the Atlantic to become a foundational concept in the American republic. Within a society, the energies of people were freed up to develop the ideas, inventions, means of production, and civil engineering projects people can develop a sense of freedom. Collective freedom is not the same as individual freedom, and individuality can be sacrificed to the system. A contrary idea arose in Europe for the concern that rational thought could accommodate individual freedom and deliver objective truth; the idea that truth could be identified objectively and universally. Once individuals look for their own truth and discover it, their place in social systems becomes compromised. The resulting discovery was that self-reliance is so very frightening that the only appropriate human emotional response was overwhelming anxiety or angst. Individuals process fears and confidences differently. There have been times throughout history where physical and social...
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