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My parents have always played a major role in my life. My parents have taught me to always work hard for what I want and to always be true to myself. I am so blessed to be able to have parents who I am open to talk to about everything. I truly don't know what I would do without them.

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My friends have always been there for me. They always bring out the best in me and never fail to make me laugh and smile, especially when I'm having a bad day. My friends encourage and push me to be a better person. They have showed me what it is like to have amazing friends, but also how important it is to be a great friend in return.

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Going to an all-girls Catholic high school has definitely played a major role in my life. FSHA has truly empowered me over the four years I have been there. I have felt the confidence to step outside of my comfort zone and be myself.

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My family has definitely shaped me in many different ways. Ever since I was born, they have been my strongest support system and always want the best for me. My worldview have been shaped by their influence on my life.

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“I explained that when our gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender friends aren’t welcome at the table, then we don’t feel welcome either, and that not every young adult gets married or has children, so we need to stop building our churches around categories and start building them around people” (xiv).

This quote relates to my worldview because I have always been accepting of other's differences regardless of religion, sexual orientation, or race. I believe that everyone should get to know someone for who they are without judging based off of their sexuality and/or religion.

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“They reminded me that Christianity isn’t meant to simply be believed; it’s meant to be lived, shared, eaten, spoken, and enacted in the presence of other people. They reminded me that, try as I may, I can’t be a Christian on my own. I need a community. I need the church" (xvi).

We, as a community need to practice our Christian beliefs and try to be good, kindhearted, accepting individuals like God was.

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"The church is positively crawling with people who don’t deserve to be here…starting with me. But the table can transform even our enemies into companions. The table reminds us that, as brothers and sisters adopted into God’s family and invited to God’s banquet, we’re stuck with each other; we’re family" (152).

We're here for a reason because God put us here. We need to try to get along with others and co-live by being giving and compassionate with one another, even with those who we are not close with.

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I was baptized and confirmed on the same day under the Armenian Orthodox Church. It is typical in Christian Orthodox churches to perform these two sacraments at the same time. This helped shape me because it marked the beginning of my Christian faith.

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Getting my driver's license was a major milestone in my life. Ever since I was a little girl, I have always looked forward to this moment. This meant a sense of freedom and a newfound responsibility. In a way, this moment marked the start of a new facet of my life.

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This song has always been so inspirational to me. It reminds me to keep pushing my limits and to always challenge myself even when I feel like I can't do it anymore. There will obviously always be challenges and obstacles in life, but it is important to push yourself to achieve your goals despite any difficulties.