Discussion Thread: Experience with Theology The etymology of theology and its utterance always sends me directly back to the fundamental aspects that concerns my foremost thoughts for the contemplation of God and anything that is of a biblical nature. The prefix theo- gets its translation from the Greek word— God. And simply enough, the -logy or “logos” would be the Greek translation meaning study or word (Britannica). When I internalize the usage of the study of God, it has

The Interpretation of Homelessness: A Socioeconomic Issue? Or A Cry to Live Freely? As I begin to meditate on the socioeconomic classes of our economy, I have observed experimentally on many occasions that some folks of society are where they are not just simply because they are socially or economically “uneducated,” or “poor,” or even because they may lack the resources. I believe on many occasions this “social problem” is simply that a social problem. Perhaps, those of u

Course Materials Reflection (Instructions) Reflect on this week’s reading assignments and videos. What is an important insight that you learned from Dr Harper in the video on “CQ Strategy and Action in Communication?” How can you apply that insight to your interactions this week? Write a narrative of at least 200 words in the white box below. Well, firstly I do not mean to sound like I am dampening and/or devaluing the optimism in the lecture from Dr. Harper’s video as that i

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

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

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

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

Discussion Thread: Microsoft CoPilot Reflections Which aspect of Copilot’s feedback felt most useful to you—content suggestions, clarity improvements, stylistic advice, or something else? Why? The overall use of the Copilot tool is, nonetheless, useful when used appropriately, of course. It can be a great foundational tool for measuring a student’s work and provide them with a scope of directional criticisms to expand their skills and writing ability. However, since this is a

Discussion Thread: Training Champions for Christ The “Training Champions for Christ” video greatly provides the underlying message behind the importance of the Gospel and deploying the essential core values needed for students and others alike. It offers the capabilities to effectively progress in our education; seek out necessary resources pertinent to our own personal cause; and above all, grow ever more with the Lord at the forefront of our path in life. This brief visual