Maternal Filicide

             A lot of people think"Why would a mother do such a thing?" It's such a dreadful thing to think about. Imagine your mother ever doing that to you. Imagine yourself if you are a girl doing that to your own child. There will be so much regret. So let's think why these mothers would do an aweful act. In the article it says tat a mother kills her own children because she is hearing voices. It connects to the play "Madea" because Madea also wants to kill her children. Her reason for this was because her husband left her for a younger princess. In my opinion there should be no reason why you should kill your own child. If I were a mother I would feel so much regret and guiltiness after that.

Taoism

                I think Taoism can help deepen our understanding of Chinese history because it's very different from other religions. It was. It recorded in emperor's history. Taoism is were you go with the flow. You don't worry too much because you just go through life. Taoism isn't like any other religion. Taoist believe in be treated equally. We know that Taoism is a religion where things happen for a reason and that we have t continue life. The way people look at Taoism is a river. The river flows in one direction and if we are heading the opposite direction we are not going to go anywhere. Taoism says that we should stop fighting and head the direction where life takes us. In my opinion Taoism is very cool because rather than stressing over a bad grade we should know that it's suppose to happen and that it is a sign.

A Hindu in Congress

                 

                    In 2012 Tulsi Gabbard, became the first and only Hindu to be elected for Congress. Her opponent David Crowley says that she doesn't belong in Congress because she is Hindu. What's the big deal? Many people are so afraid of terrorism based on our colors and it's not right.  Being an Indian girl I feel that Tulsi accomplished something big. I was raised in a Indian family and my parents would always tell me to do something in the medical field when you are older. There are so many Indian stereotypes out there.
                    For example, "You have to be a doctor or engineer when your older right?" (Friend)
                    "Why would you think that?" I would reply.
                    "Well your Indian so you have to" s/he would answer. Were not always going to be what we are told to be. Your career should be something you want to do. In the Indian community you were raised and taught to be in medical field. I am very proud that Tulsi is able to go after her dreams and go against her parents. It doesn't matter about the money. All that matters is that when you close your eyes you imagine yourself happy with your career. Tulsi is a brave women who should be very proud of her accomplishments.

Is our world real?

                  There are many thoughts when it comes to this question. Are we in a real world or is it all a dream?  When we think about this question our minds are thinking really deeply. This can be all a dream and God is controlling us like puppets. Or we can be in a real world where we can control ourselves based on our own kids. It's a crazy thing to think about, but what if we are being controlled? What if we are really in a game simulation? I'm imagining myself as a Sims character being controlled by a person playing the game. This is a theory though, a very interesting one. Although I am really intrigued by this theory I don't think it is true. I think we run our own lives. We experiment new things each day. Our minds control what we should and shouldn't do not a video game. But imagining being in a video game is pretty cool.

Story of Job and Holocaust Survivors

                   The story of Job and the article Holocaust Surviors are both similar and different from each other. In the story of Job God wants Job to fear him. In the article the Holocaust Survivors are already trembled with fear. They want God to help them.
                   In the article it says "If God did so many miracles during biblical times, then why hadn’t she seen any such miracles during the Holocaust?" They were seeking for help during this aweful time. Her father explains that God doesn't come whenever we need him, we have to be faithful towards him in order to receive answers and signs. But Mr. Drum did not understand why his father would risk his life for a God that did not do anything for him.  As the question was asked before about the miracles the rabbi replied to him and said that we're lucky to be even survive from a devestating experience and that the greatest miracle of all is that we survived.  The story of Job is similar because they are both seeking for help and they don't know why they are the ones that are suffering. Innocent people are the ones who suffered the most. These people never do anything wrong. 
                 The differences I found in the story of Job and the Article Holocaust Surviors is that in the story of Job, Job is the only one that suffers. The Holocaust had many people that suffered because it was a large group. Also that the people in the Holocaust were always asking why they are the ones the have to go through the cruel expierence. 
                 Both the story of Job and the article Holocaust Surviors are tragic expierences. They were innocent people that went through a cruel and devestating event. They tried their best not to suffer but at the end there is always happiness. 

Similarities and Differences

                  The Old testament stories are similar to the story of Job. In both stories God had to test their faith. these stories include Adam and Eve, Tower of Babel and Abraham and Issac. In the story of Abraham and Issac God wanted Abraham to kill his own son so that Abraham can prove his love and faith towards God. In the Old Testament God wants to prove to his people that he is leader and he wants all these people to follow his commands. In the story of Job God tested Job's fear. I don't know why God wants people to fear him because later on when Jesus comes he's no longer so demanding, The difference I found between Job and the Old Testament is that in the story of Job Satan was involved. In the Old Testament stories he was not except for the story of Adam and Eve where Satan was known as the serpent.

Child Sacrifice is horrible

                 The author wanted to spread a message around the world about this article. It's so devestatimg to hear that many children go through this. They are being tortured by these cruel people. These cruel people hurt children with a knife.
                  There was a boy named Allan and he was one of the many that were harmed by these killers. He was put through a coma. A coma is where you are unconscious for a long period of time and it is caused by severe injuries. Allan's dad had to sell the house for medical reasons. When Allan woke up from his coma he was able to identify the person who was torturing him. The guy's name was Awali. He was able to point out which one was Awali in a footage that was shown to Allan. Allan was so innocent. He never did bad things. Awali was a evil person. He would take blood out of children and use it for rituals. Some children were thrown into woods and their bodies would be left there. It's extremely sad to hear that a young child was found dead because s/he has been abuse.
                     The author is telling you that it is important to share this important message. These children shouldn't be abused like this. They did not do anything wrong. Many children die because of this and it's not right. We have to stop it.



http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-15255357#story_continues_1

When you hit highschool you hit reality...

              Wow! I can't believe it's been a month of high school already. It all happened so fast. I think highschool is a place where you realize a lot of things are going to change. You realize that the friends you have are not always going to be friends with you. You find out that the people you least expect the most is at a party drinking and doing drugs. It's whole new world! When are in shock because you didn't know that all these things happen. People get into the wrong influences and change, but there are always those friends who stick with you no matter what.
                A little someone told me once that "It's best to have one friend to stick with then a bunch of friends who are fake to you."
                Let's think positive! Highschool isn't what I expected. I can tell you if you are in middle school you'll love highschool. You have more freedom. In middle school you weren't allowed to have phones during classes and they treat like a little kid. In highschool you can do whatever you wanted as long it was appropriate. You gain more responsibility. Academics are not as bad as I thought. As long as you don't get into the habit of procrastination then you'll be fine and I know it's hard I procrastinated a lot in middle school. I'm glad I stopped that habit. High school is literally a whole new to world to experience but it's okay because you learn about a lot of things about it. Things that you'll never regret.

God is..😃😡

                  While reading Genesis chapter 6 through 9, we see a lot about God's characterization. God     shows frustration in the beginning. He wanted to create a Flood to destroy all people. He told a old man named Noah to create an ark and save all people. Noah did the right thing and obey God's command. He created an ark and followed what he was told by God. God showed kindness towards Noah. Noah was special to God.
                      In Genesis chapter 6 verse 3 it says “Then the LORD said, "My spirit shall not abide in man for ever, for he is flesh, but his days shall be a hundred and twenty years." God made Noah lived for 600 years even though he said that all people shall die at a hundred and twenty years.
                     God's characterization changed. God became nicer since he was pleased that Noah did the things that he was told.
                    Chapter 8 verse 21 says “And when the LORD smelled the pleasing odor, the LORD said in his heart, "I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I ever again destroy every living creature as I have done." This showed that God became nicer. As a Christian I was always taught by elders that God is compassionate and loving. But in the Old Testament we can see that God can get frustrated easily. But he was thankful that Noah respected him. He is not always angry. God has a sensitive side too.

Who do we blame for the eviction of Eden?

     


              I think we should blame the serpent (snake). The reason I think this is because I feel that the serpent is suppose to be Satan. Although Adam and Eve were told not to eat fruit from the Garden of Eden, the serpent tempted them.
              The serpent said "You will not surely die, for God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." So, the serpent was saying to Eve that you would not get in trouble but instead when you eat the fruit you will receive powers like God. Eve knew that she was not suppose to eat it because she was told to but she bit the fruit anyway and gave some to Adam. The serpent was trying to convince both Adam and Eve to misbehave and follow the devil's side. The serpent was trying to trick Eve into following bad behavior. God was testing Adam and Eve if they were going to do well but they were tempted. If it wasn't for the serpent trying to tempt them then Adam and Eve would have followed God's commands.

Sumerian Flood Vs. Indian Flood

                                                                                                                      

The Sumerian Flood (Epic of Gilgamesh) and the Indian Flood are different and similar  in many ways. Manu, who was the first man to be created by the Hindu gods was warned by a fish that a big Flood was coming. While Manu was washing his hands in a bowl of water he saw that there was a small fish and that was God Vishnu. The fish told Manu if he would keep him him then in favor the fish will save him from the Flood. In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Utnapishtim was warned by a God named Ea. One way they were similar is that they were both told to create a boat. Ea told Utnapishtim to bring his family and "the seeds of the living" but Manu was told to bring 2 of each animal and also seeds of every type of plant. Both Manu and Upnapishtim obeyed on what they were told. Manu and Upnapishtim were lonely during the Flood. They both were able to survive during the Flood. After the Flood was over Upnapishtim and Manu both landed on a mountain. Manu was rewarded a wife from the fish.When Upnapishtim was told about the coming of the Flood it was because that the Gods of firmament, war, earth/wind/air and irrigation wanted to destroy the Earth but God Ea didn't want to. He betrayed the gods and told Upnapishtim to save the Earth. In the Indian mythology, the fish (God Vishnu or God Brahma) did not want destroy the world. This was not a punishment for Manu. These Floods are very similar because all around the world there is a similar story that a figure is telling an important person to obey and save the Earth and the people.  Both Manu and Upnapishtim did the right thing because the both listened to their role model.

Source:
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/gilgamesh/section9.rhtml
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Manu

Welcome...This is me!

Hi there! My name is Sherin Kurian. I've given the opportunity to start a blog in my English class. I can express my thoughts here and send it to the world for everyone to see. I am 14 years old and I go to Roslyn high school. Throughout the year I will be writing entries, reflections and more! I think writing a blog will be amazing. I'm creative and I love writing. Hopefully you guys will enjoy my blog. Stay tune for more!