IB History HL course blog: IB History Hl Class introductions.: Firstly I would like to say welcome to the Ib History HL course Blog. We will be using Blogs to extend classroom dialogue outside of the cla...
Hi, I'm Luke. I am from California. I moved to Korea and started freshmen year in SFS. Studying was involved in the summer break and no traveling.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #9: The Incarnation of God
Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #9: The Incarnation of God: "After viewing 'The Nativity Story', analyzing your chosen Christmas carol, and reading Philippians 2:1-7, reflect on the meaning of Christma..."
Jesus was born as a normal baby, even though he is considered the son of God. The scriptures and songs say that he is a human-being with no sin, and someone who is going to serve as a sacrifice fro us all.
The carol: "Joy to the World" explains that he is the one to bring joy and peace.
"Joy to the world, the Lord is come!Let earth receive her King;Let every heart prepare Him room,And Heaven and nature sing,And Heaven and nature sing,And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing."
This carol tells us that the "true" king has come to free us all from "darkness" and that "He" would bring "peace" for all.
Mary was the Virgin Mother who trusted that angel that it was true that she would bore Jesus, and Joseph became the husband of Mary and took care of baby Jesus. The shepards was involved with this "Birth" because they now know that God has sent down the Messiah and the shepards spread the word. The Persian Astrologers had followed the "Stars" in order to get to Jesus and gave him gifts representing King, Priest, and Great Sacrifice. This might've been the start of "Christ"mas, the day of giving gifts.
If God is almighty and powerful, why would he send his son as a baby? I think that God did this because people can't see "him" with eyes, so God wanted to let us see "God" as person, and wanted "us" to know that God was trying to do a "human" sacrifice in order to forgive our sins.
Jesus was born as a normal baby, even though he is considered the son of God. The scriptures and songs say that he is a human-being with no sin, and someone who is going to serve as a sacrifice fro us all.
The carol: "Joy to the World" explains that he is the one to bring joy and peace.
"Joy to the world, the Lord is come!Let earth receive her King;Let every heart prepare Him room,And Heaven and nature sing,And Heaven and nature sing,And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing."
This carol tells us that the "true" king has come to free us all from "darkness" and that "He" would bring "peace" for all.
Mary was the Virgin Mother who trusted that angel that it was true that she would bore Jesus, and Joseph became the husband of Mary and took care of baby Jesus. The shepards was involved with this "Birth" because they now know that God has sent down the Messiah and the shepards spread the word. The Persian Astrologers had followed the "Stars" in order to get to Jesus and gave him gifts representing King, Priest, and Great Sacrifice. This might've been the start of "Christ"mas, the day of giving gifts.
If God is almighty and powerful, why would he send his son as a baby? I think that God did this because people can't see "him" with eyes, so God wanted to let us see "God" as person, and wanted "us" to know that God was trying to do a "human" sacrifice in order to forgive our sins.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #8 Islam: Two Perspectives
Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #8 Islam: Two Perspectives: "Find where Islamic religious beliefs intersect with current events. Research a Western news source on the story and summarize the article fr..."
US:http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/12/04/south.korea.defense.minister/index.html?hpt=T2
US POV
This article is about where S. Korea elects Kim Kwang-jin, who was the former South Korea's defense minister to come back beacause of the tensions between S Korea and ther North. He stated that he would airstrike the North if they attack S. Korea again, and was positive about that.
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/153810.html
Islam POV
This article is basically the same as above, but has some differences. This article states that Lee Myung-bak had appointed Kim Kwan-jin because of his "expertise and insight in the policy and strategy fields, based on 40 years of experience in the military." (this phrase taken from the site listed above). If the North provokes, then he vowed to airstrike them at all cost.
The US POV seems to be right to the point, while the Islamic POV explains everything in detail. The US version only states to the most very important parts because they are involved in this, while the Islam news states the background information about how this led to that.
US:http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/12/04/south.korea.defense.minister/index.html?hpt=T2
US POV
This article is about where S. Korea elects Kim Kwang-jin, who was the former South Korea's defense minister to come back beacause of the tensions between S Korea and ther North. He stated that he would airstrike the North if they attack S. Korea again, and was positive about that.
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/153810.html
Islam POV
This article is basically the same as above, but has some differences. This article states that Lee Myung-bak had appointed Kim Kwan-jin because of his "expertise and insight in the policy and strategy fields, based on 40 years of experience in the military." (this phrase taken from the site listed above). If the North provokes, then he vowed to airstrike them at all cost.
The US POV seems to be right to the point, while the Islamic POV explains everything in detail. The US version only states to the most very important parts because they are involved in this, while the Islam news states the background information about how this led to that.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Modern Religious Experience: Personal Commemoration- Reflection #7
Modern Religious Experience: Personal Commemoration- Reflection #7: "Think of an event in your life- past, present or future. You are going to create a commemorative ritual for this event. First, describe the ..."
My commemorative event is the day I came to Korea. I came to Korea in June 11, 2009, the summer before my freshmen year. Everything was new to me because of the atmosphere, culture, economy, and how others think. I barely ate rice cakes at the states, so I ate one at Korea, signifying that this is the first food I ate in Korea, except water. Everything in Korea was completely different from the states. It was hard to accostumed to the new system in Korea. I was able to bring some of my old cultures with me and mix them with the new ones, Korea gave. This event is important for me because this is going to be my first time living off from America and a whole different world is ahead of me.
This is a poem that is recited everytime this evnet starts:
"Once as a simple-minded duckling
Now, the time for traveling
So this is the South
Filled with everything new
Who knew?
This poem reflectst the thoughts I had before and after I came to Korea. This event takes place at any house, but mostly the grandparent's house. This event would be two days long because of how long it took to get here and how long it took me to adjust a little. On the first day, My old cultural products would be worn or brought to the house and on the second day, the korean traditions would be celebrated.
My commemorative event is the day I came to Korea. I came to Korea in June 11, 2009, the summer before my freshmen year. Everything was new to me because of the atmosphere, culture, economy, and how others think. I barely ate rice cakes at the states, so I ate one at Korea, signifying that this is the first food I ate in Korea, except water. Everything in Korea was completely different from the states. It was hard to accostumed to the new system in Korea. I was able to bring some of my old cultures with me and mix them with the new ones, Korea gave. This event is important for me because this is going to be my first time living off from America and a whole different world is ahead of me.
This is a poem that is recited everytime this evnet starts:
"Once as a simple-minded duckling
Now, the time for traveling
So this is the South
Filled with everything new
Who knew?
This poem reflectst the thoughts I had before and after I came to Korea. This event takes place at any house, but mostly the grandparent's house. This event would be two days long because of how long it took to get here and how long it took me to adjust a little. On the first day, My old cultural products would be worn or brought to the house and on the second day, the korean traditions would be celebrated.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Orpheus and Eurydice analysis......
In the story of Orpheus and Eurydice, Orpheus was a talented lyre player who eventually fell in love with a beautiful maiden, Eurydice. Some day, they both got separated in the woods and Eurydice got bitten by a snake and died. Orpheus had to rescue Eurydice from the underworld, so there he went and met Charon the ferryman. Orpheus was not allowed to enter for being alive, so he played his beautiful lyre, which made Charon amazed enough to give a free ride through the River Styx. Then, he met the ferocious Cerberus, the three headed dog. Orpheus played his lyre, which made the dog pant or anything what a normal dog would do to their owner, then he met Hades. Orpheus demanded Eurydice, but as usual "NO". Orpheus' music had changed Hades' mind, but under one condition, He may never look back while he is traveling back to the surface or else Eurydice would be lost forever. So Orpheus traveled back to the surface, but at the last second, he looked back because he was worried and saw Eurydice pulled back by the shadows. Orpheus was depressed once again and died eventually. Then he met Eurydice and lived together for eternity.
I think that the moral of the story is to listen to the higher/elder's orders because of what happened to Orpheus denying Hades. There are always consequences when doing wrong things. I think that a person should think about the consequences before doing something against the orders. Orpheus did not think or believe that Hades was telling the truth and turned back to see his love fade away, or to say that Orpheus did not think what would happen if he turns back. In the end, I think that people should aways think what would happen to them if they do this or that before regretting what they did.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #5: Bongwonsa Temple and Nature Walk
Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #5: Bongwonsa Temple and Nature Walk: "After visiting the Zen Buddhist Temple, Bongwonsa and attempting to see nature as a Taoist, answer this question: What is it about creation,..."
After visiting the Zen Buddhist temple, Bongwonsa, I learned many things about religion. human beigns are very weak creatures and they need something that can govern them and protet them. I think that people seek religion because they want truth, protection, and the meaning of life. I've lived a a Christian ever since I was born. God can do everything, and can protect everyone. People depend on God, or any other religion subjects. During this field trip, These monks always pray for heaven or anything like that. There is a belief where they can reincarnate as a better being or the worse. That's why people tend to live very nicely or well-behaved in order for a better life later. Religion had somehow forced people to behave. Buddhism was said to judge whether people can reincarnate into a person or an animal. In order for a human, good karma is required. People are weaklings compared to what they believe and worship in. Human beings need religion in order for the right way to live.l
After visiting the Zen Buddhist temple, Bongwonsa, I learned many things about religion. human beigns are very weak creatures and they need something that can govern them and protet them. I think that people seek religion because they want truth, protection, and the meaning of life. I've lived a a Christian ever since I was born. God can do everything, and can protect everyone. People depend on God, or any other religion subjects. During this field trip, These monks always pray for heaven or anything like that. There is a belief where they can reincarnate as a better being or the worse. That's why people tend to live very nicely or well-behaved in order for a better life later. Religion had somehow forced people to behave. Buddhism was said to judge whether people can reincarnate into a person or an animal. In order for a human, good karma is required. People are weaklings compared to what they believe and worship in. Human beings need religion in order for the right way to live.l
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #4: Buddhist Meditation
Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #4: Buddhist Meditation: "Spend 20 mintues in a silent meditation; a place you won't be disturbed, your own 'fig tree' as was Buddha's inspiration. In those 20 mintue..."
I find it very hard to concentrate because that is what I lack most. The place where I meditate is in a place where drunk people often fight with my dog. It's pretty annoying because that man keeps shouting at my dog and the only thing my dog can do is bark. It was hard clearing my mind because my hands couldn't stop scratching all the mosquito bites i had. When it was all quiet, I felt a green hill, breathing through cool breeze. The meditation helped me realize that I was having a good life. All I could think of were negative things. I felt appreciated.
I find it very hard to concentrate because that is what I lack most. The place where I meditate is in a place where drunk people often fight with my dog. It's pretty annoying because that man keeps shouting at my dog and the only thing my dog can do is bark. It was hard clearing my mind because my hands couldn't stop scratching all the mosquito bites i had. When it was all quiet, I felt a green hill, breathing through cool breeze. The meditation helped me realize that I was having a good life. All I could think of were negative things. I felt appreciated.
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