Amazing Grace

Response to Amazing Grace DVD-10 RE

Why was William Wilberforce determined to end the slave trade?

William was determined to end the trade slave as he believed that it was social injustice. He believe that everyone was equal.

How did he ultimately achieve his objective?
Through perseverance, over 15-20 years he abolished the slave trade which meant that slaves could not be taken from Africa to the west indies.

Why were so many of the politicians initially opposed to the removal of the practice?
Many politicians opposed the idea of abolishing slave trade because they benefited from the slave trades as they owned some of farming plantations where the slaves worked. Also they did not want to lose what they had and did not want to see this asset go to the French aristocracy.


What evidence was there of Wilberforce’s Christian faith?
He asked the clergyman for his opinion to become a politician. Throughout the movie, we also see William praying to God.

How did Wilberforce’s Christian faith impact on his actions?
His actions were impacted through his faith as he wanted to serve god and become a better person. William was compassionate and believed in social justice. At the start of the movie he was unsure weather or not he should become a clergyman or politician but then decided that he should make the world a better place through his amazing speaking ability and voice and become a politician- so he could use his strengths to make a better world.


What did you think of the movie?
I really liked the movie. It was interesting to see the story behind the well known song- "Amazing Grace". The story was a little confusing as it chopped and changed between the years a bit, but with the teacher giving some narrative as to what was happening, throughout the movie, I understood what was happening. It was also inspirational to see how one determined man can make such a change in so many peoples lives through perseverance. It was also also a true story, apart of History. William fought long and hard to win the vote for anti-slave trade.


How might the movie’s message impact on your own life?
The movie taught me to: stand up for what you believe in and don't give up!! You often don't hear what people went through to achieve their goals- you just hear the facts. William Wilberforce preserved and overcome so many mountains along the road to lead to a better world- all over an amazing estimated 15 YEARS!!

Homeless

Religion 28/7/11 - you tube clip a tale of two sheds 

The problems evident are poverty & homelessness. These problems can be solved through education on children to help them escape poverty and have a better life; they need a school, teaches, libraries & textbooks . Partially girls need to be looked after so that they don't fall into marriage at a young age. so that  I encourage this idea that poverty can be combated through education & want to appreciate having a good education. We can help the homeless by  donating money. 

Stories told
My response to the stories is that we should all help the homeless and that we are very lucky to have a roof over our heads and be in a safe environment. You can help the homeless by donating to charity. 

26/5/11

Religion Thursday 26/5/11
Questions asked relating to the book - "Sex God"

Question 1: What is the point? Write your own thoughts and reflections.
Some people say that there are "party cities" like on the Gold Coast in schoolises. People get drunk and have lots of sex with lots of different people.
As human beings we a lot different from animals. The Christian religion believes that animals do not have souls. Human beings should control themselves and sex should not only be physical, but emotional and spiritual too.

We should think about the consequences of having sex.
We are sexual beings it is part of who we are we are. We should consider how we express ourselves.


Question 2
This person has raped his sister and now hates her. He didn't have any self control. He has violated her and his own humanity.He hates her because of what he did and now projects what he hates about himself.

"Lust promises what it can't deliver.
We are not free. Lust is slavery."

Monday 30/5/11

Monday 30/5/11

Extracts from the book sex god

Question 1: In your own words explain what he is talking about (the instance when a celebrity is famous and known for sex and shopping)
Answer: we are giving all this power and every we can use this for good to connect with people and positive purposes or not. Our potential is huge if we attempt to use our souls and stills responsibily.

Extract 2: What is love? What is it like to be in love?
Love is about giving away power. It is about being venerable, putting our souls on the line and allowing someone else to potentially hurt us.

Extract 3: Negotiating
As a woman in a relationship the whole of you needs to be cared for by the boy. It shouldn't just be about sex. It should also be about what how you feel for one another and your deepest needs. Some woman have been in a lot of relationships but never truly been in love, and so have never meet their needs. Woman search for love and when it is found (TRUE love)it can be expressed through sex.

Extract 4: What are you worth?
As human beings our true worth and self-esteem can only come when we realize that there is a god and he can meet our deepest needs. You don't have to give yourself away to feel worthy.


Task 2: what does it mean to be in love? (p.20 in booklet)
Explain what each verse means - songs of songs

1:15-16 = He compliments her a then she complements him. It is more than physical it is emotional too.

3:1-14 = She can't find her husband to have sex with and she goes and looks for him. When she finds him she says that she wants to take him to the bedroom chamber in which she was conceived.

Q3. Do you think being in love always starts with a strong desire?
No, Being in love builds as you get to know the person and love for them who they are and care for them.

8:5-7= love is powerful. Its as strong as death.

Monday 16th May

Readying from the Booklet---
"Sex God's Story"


What is the point made?
The point is to show that you should not manipulate other people to have sex or else you lose yourself and loose your humanity.

Sexuality is about connections. If it is just sex and you have no connection to the person then it is not as meaningful. For some people, it is just a physical thing.

He is implying that human beings are much more than animals we have self control and we think about it. For it to make sense for us, we need to be emotionally attracted too.

GLEE EPISODE

What spiritual perspectives are in evidence?

The students wanted to sing as a way to get through and express their beliefs.

Puck is a Jew and goes to church to pray for others.

Tina believes in god because she says that god helped her whilst she was pregnant.

Kurt does not believe in Jesus because he is gay and believes in science too.

Fin prays to god and likes to ask god for help: in his football games and with help for his girlfriend.

Sue prayed everyday for her sister to get better. Nothing changed and she did not get better. She said that no one was listening to her. She believes that is is simply a fantasy.

Mercedes believes that it is too hard to go through life without hope and someone to talk to and pray too.


How are some of these perspectives altered?

Kurt decides that he will go to church with Mercades and let his freinds pray and sing for his sick dad.

Fin felt like, quote: "I am floating around in space" if he doesn't believe in god. He used to think that he had a link through god becasue a grilled cheese sanwhich that he made looked like it had the face of God on it. But then he is told by the school cousellar that this is not possible, and he becomes upset.

Sue's wake up call was via her sister- her sister which she loves believes in god and so she thinks that he is not all that bad.

Forgiveness

Religion- Forgiveness
3/3/11 Thursday

Why is it important?
-carrying burning hatred and anger for another person inside hurts both the person who has done wrong and the person who has been wronged. If you don't forgive people you are putting yourself through pain, and it often affects your health. When you feel hatred for someone it is not healthy


Mr Beans goes to church:
What messages can you make of people's conversion experiences?
That it is boring and serious and not fun.
That the people in church are mean an boring and are judgmental.

21/2/10

Right and Wrong

21/2/10

Where do our ideas about right and wrong come from?
From an early age our parents teach us about what is right and wrong.
And also our teachers teach teach us what is right and wrong by creating rules in the classroom with consequences.
From our conscious and our instinct.
The media and friends.


List 20 things that you consider to be wrong.
-don't steal
-don't lie
-say please and thank you
-don't swear
- don't forge
-smoking
-drugs
-not caring for others and being selfish
-don't cheat
-don't murder
-rape
-stealing
-running a red light
- war is wrong

How do we explain the fact that people sometimes go against their instinct of self-preservation to put their lives at risk and rescue others?

Because they feel it is the right thing to do.
Deep down we think there is a responsibility to go out of our way and put our life on the line because there is a deep down sense of what is right and wrong.

'Love and Other Drugs' - Class Activity. (3/2/11)

Movie Trailer: Love and Other Drugs

a) some of the issues implied by the film clip is that of casual relationships (instead of a full on relationship). The film suggests that if you are both keen on it just do it ( like a one night Stand).
b) This applies to some popele sonetimes. It depends on who you are and what you value and believe in. This movie explores issues which are common in popular culture.
c) some of the order rules are: get a room, safety, and only have it if you are in a relationship with someone. And if you are over the age of16. Some people take the conservative view (only when married) or when you are in a steady realtionship. Some just have one nightbstands- whenever or with whoever.
d) if you are in love, this is some people's ways of expressing.