2. One person I want to remember from this section is Ladainian Tomlinson, or LT. LT is a very successful and popular football player for the San Diego Chargers. Despite his overwhelming success, he maintains admirable values and is a true man for others. Throughout the year he participates in multiple charities, delivers toys to sick children, and other things. LT declared that what he does for others off the field, is more important to him than what he does on the field. He stresses hard work, giving, and setting your standards high. In our world of self-centered and corrupt athletes, LT serves as a great moral role model.
Another thing I want to remember is the argument from conscience. A conscience is defined as one's sense of right and wrong which comes from knowledge, intuition, and personal experience. Our conscience should be the final authority for all our moral decisions. It works on two different levels: it helps us make a stand on moral issues and it obligates us to do good and avoid evil. The existence of a conscience leads to the conclusion that there is a God. It presents us with the following questions:
If there is no God, then why can't I make my own decisions without having to face my conscience?
What other than God could have such authority over us to demand that we follow our conscience no matter what?
I believe that this is a very compelling argument for the existence of God. Someone had to decide what the moral code would be for humans.
The final thing I want to remember from this section is the manipulation of the five inclinations of human nature by the media. The five inclinations of human nature are:
1. To seek happiness
2. To preserve oneself in existence
3. To preserve the species; unite sexually
4. To live in community with others
5. To use intellect and will; to know the truth and to make free decisions
The media knows these inclinations and creates advertisments that make us believe we will achieve these inclinations by buying their product. Companies attempt to make the public believe that they are selling things like happiness, immortality, economic security, power, etc. It is important to remember the manipulative power of the media when we are buying products.
3. This is a picture of Jesus that is appealing to me:
4. I am not completely sure who Jesus is. To me, Jesus is someone who I can talk to when I need guidance, who I can ask questions and relfect with. Jesus is someone who I go to when I don't know what to do, how to react, or am unsure of the decision I should make. I look to His teachings and parables when I am in need of guidance or understanding, but sometimes it is hard to understand or to follow. For example, the parable of the Good Samaritan. I understand what Jesus wants us to do but it is very hard to truely love your enemies. I try to because Jesus wants me too, but it is never easy. I believe that Jesus is a teacher who challenges us to live as God wants us to. He is there as a friend, role model, and teacher.
