I found what the chaplains had to say was very interesting. I like how some of their views is similiar to our classes views on death,heaven, and hell. We all seem to hold pastors higher in standard to understanding heaven and hell, but in all honesty I found that their views and interpretations are just as much as a guess as mine. I thouht there views on how to handle death was interesting and how they approach a dying person.
I agree with Allen that it was interesting to hear that their views about heaven and hell seemed just as much a "guess" as our views about heaven and hell. Many assume that just because they are chaplains, their views are the final say. I liked that although their views were beliefs they have formed over time, they admit they have no way of being sure that is what happens when you die. I especially enjoyed hearing the perspective of a Quaker since I know very little about that religion. Although my views about heaven and hell aren't set in stone, I think it's important to hear the views of others to help shape your own beliefs.
I really enjoyed both the chaplains coming in and talking about their perspectives on death and dying. I think it is nice to get both a spiritual and physical point of view when thinking of death. What would be really neat is if an undertaker and mortician came in to share their perspectives. As for their definitions of Heaven and Hell I agree that they represent some of the ideas that are present in our class. The link below is a great explanation for the afterlife. I wanted to share it because i think it is a totally different way of viewing Heaven, and it makes a lot of theological sense. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z50Jv-PXYb4
I found it be interesting in the different ways each of them have had to deal with the dying. One as a profession the other as part of his obligation to his people. As a profession, I myself am not sure I could do it on a daily basis and not have it destroy me. However, I could see where he might appreciate life alot more seeing so much of it. As a clergy, it comes sporadically with the focus being on the survivors and guiding them to using their faith in keeping them strong. So I found it to come from two different points of view in that way.
I learned of a new religion the "Quakers" which I found to be very interesting and wish I had the chance to learn more about. However, not sure if right now is the time for it with all my other studies lol.
Now Joel I went to the link and watched: "Nightline: Bishop Tom Wright (Life after "Life-after-death")" and found it to be a little odd and creating more questions for me. If God really wanted that kind of future, why would He not just do it to beging with? Why the waiting? Why allow these genocides to happen? Why allow children to suffer and starve now? Why allow us to continue to harm this planet? And to bring us back to the physical form we are now made no sense. Would we have the memories we carry in this form? Would we remember those who harmed us? Would we know their faces when we saw them? Again a lot of questions lol. I am not asking you these questions; I'm just giving examples of what when through my head as I watched it.
So, it did leave me puzzled at best verse answering any questions. However, thank you for putting the link out so we could view it.
I do like the quest you have brought in the class Dr. Sherron; it truly adds to this class and gives more insight than any book could.
I agree with a lot of what has been said thus far. I found very interesting for them to come and educate us on what they are very knowledgeably in. Joel made a good point that it would be very interesting for either an undertaker or mortician to come in to speak. I think that they would give us a completely different aspect of the dead and what they think about afterlife. At first i worried that when they came to speak that they would try and push their beliefs and make it seem that they knew everything. However, I really appreciated how they admitted that they don’t know what the afterlife brings and that their opinions were nothing more than just that. I have a lot of respect for the speakers and really think that this is really beneficial for the class.
I enjoyed having the chaplains in class. I believe one's faith is a crucial part to one's view of death, life, and even a possible after life. I think that for some questions we raise in class almost need a faith background for us to form our opinions on the topic. I also have learned where some people have come up with their interpretations of death because of their faith. It would have been interesting to have a pastor from a drastically different religion then Catholicism come in and talk about his/her view.
I found what the chaplains had to say was very interesting. I like how some of their views is similiar to our classes views on death,heaven, and hell. We all seem to hold pastors higher in standard to understanding heaven and hell, but in all honesty I found that their views and interpretations are just as much as a guess as mine. I thouht there views on how to handle death was interesting and how they approach a dying person.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Allen that it was interesting to hear that their views about heaven and hell seemed just as much a "guess" as our views about heaven and hell. Many assume that just because they are chaplains, their views are the final say. I liked that although their views were beliefs they have formed over time, they admit they have no way of being sure that is what happens when you die. I especially enjoyed hearing the perspective of a Quaker since I know very little about that religion. Although my views about heaven and hell aren't set in stone, I think it's important to hear the views of others to help shape your own beliefs.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed both the chaplains coming in and talking about their perspectives on death and dying. I think it is nice to get both a spiritual and physical point of view when thinking of death. What would be really neat is if an undertaker and mortician came in to share their perspectives. As for their definitions of Heaven and Hell I agree that they represent some of the ideas that are present in our class.
ReplyDeleteThe link below is a great explanation for the afterlife. I wanted to share it because i think it is a totally different way of viewing Heaven, and it makes a lot of theological sense.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z50Jv-PXYb4
Hello Class,
ReplyDeleteI found it be interesting in the different ways each of them have had to deal with the dying. One as a profession the other as part of his obligation to his people. As a profession, I myself am not sure I could do it on a daily basis and not have it destroy me. However, I could see where he might appreciate life alot more seeing so much of it. As a clergy, it comes sporadically with the focus being on the survivors and guiding them to using their faith in keeping them strong. So I found it to come from two different points of view in that way.
I learned of a new religion the "Quakers" which I found to be very interesting and wish I had the chance to learn more about. However, not sure if right now is the time for it with all my other studies lol.
Now Joel I went to the link and watched: "Nightline: Bishop Tom Wright (Life after "Life-after-death")" and found it to be a little odd and creating more questions for me. If God really wanted that kind of future, why would He not just do it to beging with? Why the waiting? Why allow these genocides to happen? Why allow children to suffer and starve now? Why allow us to continue to harm this planet? And to bring us back to the physical form we are now made no sense. Would we have the memories we carry in this form? Would we remember those who harmed us? Would we know their faces when we saw them? Again a lot of questions lol. I am not asking you these questions; I'm just giving examples of what when through my head as I watched it.
So, it did leave me puzzled at best verse answering any questions. However, thank you for putting the link out so we could view it.
I do like the quest you have brought in the class Dr. Sherron; it truly adds to this class and gives more insight than any book could.
Irene
I agree with a lot of what has been said thus far. I found very interesting for them to come and educate us on what they are very knowledgeably in. Joel made a good point that it would be very interesting for either an undertaker or mortician to come in to speak. I think that they would give us a completely different aspect of the dead and what they think about afterlife. At first i worried that when they came to speak that they would try and push their beliefs and make it seem that they knew everything. However, I really appreciated how they admitted that they don’t know what the afterlife brings and that their opinions were nothing more than just that. I have a lot of respect for the speakers and really think that this is really beneficial for the class.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed having the chaplains in class. I believe one's faith is a crucial part to one's view of death, life, and even a possible after life. I think that for some questions we raise in class almost need a faith background for us to form our opinions on the topic. I also have learned where some people have come up with their interpretations of death because of their faith. It would have been interesting to have a pastor from a drastically different religion then Catholicism come in and talk about his/her view.
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