Journal 1
1. Why we should study morality has been the key idea so far this quarter. Morality in the rawest sense is what's right and wrong. We should study morality so that we become aware of all the big moralissues facing not just the whole world, but also in our everyday lives; how what we do affects who we are as a person and the people around us. Once we become aware of these things, we can strive to improve upon them and make ourselves better so that we can help our community and the world with the big moral issues today. A cool thing about morality is it's independent of Faith, so we cannot only study and live by Jesus' moral guidelines, but also study those of Buddha, Confucius, etc.

2a.) What "morality" did you grow up with?
     I didn't really grow up with a specific morality. It was pretty much the basic, be nice to others, show them respect, and don't lie. If i failed to do one of these things I got yelled at or put in timeout. I guess my parents did a good job of raising me because i think we're pretty respectful with good manners.Barney also taught some good lessons like sharing and helping to cleanup.
b.) Why do people do wrong? Do you? Why?
      I don't know why others do but when i do wrong things it is usually because it is easier and keeps me out of trouble, like lying. Sometimes because it is fun and funny, like making fun of others.
c.) From spending a lot of time with my dad, I've definitly become more independent. Neither of us talks much about what is going on in our lives, or how we're feeling and I think that is because we don't want to burden others so we've learned to take care of ourselves and keep whatever troubles we have, big or small, private.

3. One image that reminds me "why study morality?"
Dalai Lama
Image
4. Question to ponder
   Is who I am now, how I act towards strangers,or feel towards guys from other schools, is that the kind of person I want to be?

5. What should I do to make myself a better, more moral person?
   I need to first refelct more on what i say and what i do day to day. Then see if all of my speech and actions reflect the kind of person I want to be, if not I can change by being more truthful and accepting.
HOME
NEXT
1