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"I have not yet been confirmed, but I have taken joy in seeing friends and family find their way from one expression of the church to another, and in so doing, encounter their faith afresh, as if for the first time." (Page 184).

This quote speaks to my worldview because even though I personally am not religious, I absolutely LOVE seeing my friends and family discover & practice their faiths. I think there is something so beautiful about seeing the ones you care most about finding their passions and beliefs. So my opinion on religion is, even though it's not for me, I love seeing my friends, family and peers be passionate about their relationship with God.

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"but I'm always left wondering about the victims, those whose supposed lack of faith or luck or significance puts them in the path of the tornado instead.  What kind of God pulls storm clouds away from a church and pushes them toward a mobile home park?  And what kind of Mother would only shield a few if her arms were wide enough to cover all?" (page 171).

This quote really embodies why I have not pursued a relationship with a higher being. This quote exemplifies my social location/worldview because I am not religious because I cannot follow a God that causes harm to people who don't follow him/her. I have always struggled with this idea and I cannot get over the fact that if there is a God, he is pushing storm clouds toward people who don't follow him as punishment.

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"It frightened me how much she looked up to me, how much she trusted me and rooted for me when I didn't deserve it.  I was a good big sister to her until I hit puberty and in the ensuing existential crisis grew resentful of how effortlessly she was loved." (page 12).

This quote really resonated with me because I have a younger sister and I really understand how she feels. I sometimes look at my actions and I realize I shouldn't be acting a certain way because my sister is looking up to me. This has shaped my social location because my sister has helped me stay on track and strive to be the best person I can be.

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I chose this song because it talks a lot about how everyone wants to be loved and how everyone strives to fix all their problems with love. Henri Nouwen believes that not everybody will love you and that it is everyone's fault for trying to force everyone to love you. But Nouwen recognizes that people strive to get everyone to love them and this song talks about people wanting to feel loved by everyone.

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This is her new song Everybody from the new album Everybody. 25th of august 2009 Featured on "Grey's Anatomy" I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked It's my favorite album of Ingrid Michaelson.

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This song accurately describes who I am because it talks about someone who does't let anyone's criticism get to them and someone who fights for what they believe in. I relate very much to this song because I try my best to ignore criticism and learn from it. I am a very strong independent woman and I think this song exemplifies that.

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The Greatest Showman Cast - This Is Me (Official Lyric Video)

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One rites of passage rituals I experienced was the first time I ever acted on my political beliefs. Last year, I went to the women's march and it really confirmed my liberal beliefs. Not only was this my first time at the Women's March, but it was also my first time ever going to any sort of political movement. Just like Catholics go through Confirmation to prove their belief in their religions, I see the Women's March as my "confirmation." I never felt more connected to a group of people, ideas & environment then I did at the Women's March.  I went with my mom and my friend Fiona. My mom really helped me navigate my beliefs and it was like she was like my "sponsor" in finding myself and my viewpoints.

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Getting my license was a big event for me. I got my license in September of last year. Even though this might not seem like a big deal for other people, getting my license really amplified my independence. Before I got my license, I had a strong desire to not rely on anyone and to do everything myself. This would really annoy my parents because I would constantly bud heads with them when they tried to offer me help or do something for me. When I got my license I felt free to do what I wanted and I wasn't relying on anyone else anymore.

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The best decision I made all of high school was joining the cross country team my sophomore year. The XC team is part of my social location because not only the sport but all of my amazing teammates have taught me so many important life lessons and I can honestly say that they have made me a better person. Because of the cross country team, I learned to push myself outside of my comfort zone, to never give up and to always encourage & love those around you. This team changed me and has formed my character.

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I identify as a feminist because I love the equality they promote. As a female, I love supporting and empowering other women. Being a feminist is part of my social location because I think that women are just as capable as men if not more and that it is time for women to be seen as equal to men. Being a feminist has empowered me to become active in my community and to fight for the change I want to see.

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My family, my parents and my older brother and younger sister are a part of my social location because they are the reason I am the person I am today. My family has instilled so many important values into my life and they are the people who have loved me unconditionally. Because of this love, I have been able to gain a lot of confidence in not only myself but my ideologies & morals.

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These are my best friends. My best friends are part of my social location because they have helped me form my opinions on many topics and they also push me to always spread love and positivity. My BFFs have also influenced my morals and the way I treat people around me