Discussion Thread: Religious Freedom Part A: As with just about anything that can be closely examined in this reality, I cannot express my opinion on the matter of “what religion means to me” without the inclusion of it being analyzed from both sides— one that is subjective and one that is objective. My close relationship with the very essence of literature has me further approaching matters in life in a more neutral or balanced mindset than ever before. However, this may no

To what had I offered myself, But the partiality for impression. Oh, how did I obscure thy vision— Tis be my true confession. Now I ponder, and profess me is to say, Doth Mr. Poe only be made of tales and wordplay? Take note I did as silly was I to suppose That Mr. Poe not, too, be made of prose?

A Glimpse into the Ideology of Humanistic Achievement by Libertarian Absolution As if the examination of the American radical left couldn’t be a more befitting example for a sociological paper. The political radical groups in the Democratic Party can closely be observed by the uprising of liberal extremists seeking to tip the scales of constructive order since the 1960s (Stilson, 2026). The DSA now claims to be the largest socialist organization in the history of the United

Discussion Thread: The Layers of Culture I would suggest that it would possibly be difficult not to respond or react to culture as identified in our textbook and the cultural videos. Dr. Melody Harper wonderfully presents the framework in The Layers of Culture video whereby observing how we naturally analyze the things unknown or “foreign” to our own understanding such as cultural diversity. Roughly half way through the video she refers to the “iceberg analogy” as many times

Course Materials Reflection Reflect on this week’s reading assignments and videos. What value do you see in using the Cultural Intelligence Framework to communicate effectively across cultures? What questions do you have at this point about Cultural Intelligence? (Write a narrative of at least 400 words in the white box below, and include at least one in-text citation from the course materials). It is hard to say that the this Cultural Intelligence Framework module is not of

Discussion Thread: Sociological Pioneers Part A: I had always wanted to study more on Marxism and the ideologies behind the impress of communist governance. This is what would lead me to choose socialist pioneer Karl Marx, respectively. The dangers and more so the preservation for this seemingly obvious and universal understanding that communist regulation creates more conflict and disparity amongst its people just continues to greatly inflict its incessant rash of an annoya

Sonnet For the Slain: Spiritual Suicide (English-Style Sonnet Poem) Absent ever to turn thy gaze away; Vexed be— the pith of birth erelong to thee. Death's grip he knows, linger in thy dismay; Prudence spoils himself, corrupt he be. Now stands the pyrrhonist with sights amiss, Of doom, of spite, of wayward enterprise; Oh be Nature, yes the timeless witness! Dawns veils of change— be man's greatest disguise. His heart decayed, prideful steps be thy walk. He wears thy crown lik

Discussion Thread: The Power of Story The common wish for most people that I have noticed is to seek to involve their lives in a more diverse lifestyle and tends to make traveling the world a part of their lifelong goal. This was one of the primary reasons I enlisted in the U.S. Air Force was the opportunity for a diverse life with some travel. However, I wasn’t so lucky and remained stuck in the States for the entirety of my enlistment. Diversity and understanding is what m

Why Continue Despite the Outcome: A Reflection on Course Goals I would have to preface this discussion by firstly denoting that because this is the first time in my life to further my academic studies at a collegiate level, it has indeed prepared me to be an online student. Though, there is more to my reception of studies with Liberty University than merely just stating this obvious fact. It is how I am now going to implement this experience for the better in growing in my

The Literature Led Lifestyle: A Personal Take On the Biblical Worldview There is a relative quality between a Biblical worldview and the manner in which I conduct my approach to just about everything in life. This personal approach I have unknowingly applied to my engagements with life long ago, but it is more recognizable now in my recent years. It is more apparent to me now because for one I am older; and secondly because I have now given this a name which now has me more