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Ellie successfully created a great padlet! She showed some great artwork that was relevant and visually interesting. Her responses were thoughtful and interesting. I think she successfully answered all of her questions and her original artwork was great too! Ellie shows her deep understanding for this section through her answers and original artwork. Great job Ellie!

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10. What do you experience, when you reach out and are open  to G*d--and G*d reaches back?  Are you feeling G*d, thinking about G*d or both?

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10. What do you experience, when you reach out and are open  to G*d--and G*d reaches back?  Are you feeling G*d, thinking about G*d or both?

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When I reach out to God and feel his presence I feel protected and cared for; I feel comforted, especially when I am doubting God and he reaches out to help me. I am both thinking about God and feeling God. I am thinking about what God's plan for me is, as well as feeling his presence in a sense of security.

olivia’s comment- i feel the same way! this is a great substitution word for dependence! God is a constant who will always be there for all of us and gives everyone sercurith through hectic lives!

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9B.  Does Jesus experience security upon G*d? 

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9B.  Does Jesus experience security upon G*d? 

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Yes, I believe that everybody who experiences God experiences security. This security is what allows us to feel safe and maintain our religious beliefs. Therefore, Jesus undoubtedly experienced security in God, knowing that he always has a plan.

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Yes, Jesus does depend on God. He depends on God to lead him in his path of faith and help him make the right decisions. Through Jesus' tough life, especially leading up to his ressurection, Jesus relied on God to help him clear his mind and heart.

olivia’s comment- I agree this is really good- elaborate?

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8B.  Does Mary experience security with  respect to G*d? 

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8B.  Does Mary experience security with  respect to G*d? 

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I believe that Mary does experience security. It would not be easy to be told that you are having a child, nevertheless the son of God, at such a young age. I think one of the main reasons she was able to have faith was because she felt comfort and security in God because he was always there for her.

olivia’s comment- Mary’s faith and security she found in God allowed her to successfully raise Jesus in God’s perfect image!

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8A. Does Mary depend upon G*d--"absolutely"? Explain.

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8A. Does Mary depend upon G*d--"absolutely"? Explain.

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I think that everybody depends upon God absolutely, even if they do not realize. However, I think it is the choice of the person whether they choose to grow in a relationship with God and choose to depend on him absolutely and solely. Although Mary was independent, she was extremely faithful and never sinned; she depends on her connection with God to keep her pure. I do think that Mary depended on God absolutely because of the sinless life she lived, devoted to God and doing his work.

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7C, 7D. If you were to modify this quote--replacing the word "Dependence" for some others, what would it be? Why? 

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7C, 7D. If you were to modify this quote--replacing the word "Dependence" for some others, what would it be? Why? 

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I would replace dependence with security. As I talked about in question 3, God makes us feel secure because he is the only person that is with us everywhere we go in a way that nobody else is. We are constantly with God at every point in our lives, from the moment we are born to the moment we die and after we die in Heaven. Nothing makes me feel more secrure than knowing I have a connection with a higher being that wants me to do well in life and has plans for me and my success with his help.

olivia’s comment- God is always there for us! God will be there for everyone when they are at their best and at their worst. He loves all of us with all of his heart and we should be able to feel safety and security with him.

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7B. Do you agree or disagree with this quote.   Explain your experience/point of view.   

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7B. Do you agree or disagree with this quote.   Explain your experience/point of view.   

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I do agree with this quote because I do strongly believe that religion is just dependence on God. It is a simple and easy way to state what religion is in a few words. Our whole basis of religion is feeling comfort that God is with us and supporting us in our decisions and that he is always there when we need help.

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7A.  Can you re-word this quote and put its message in your own words? Please re-write this quote in your own words. 

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7A.  Can you re-word this quote and put its message in your own words? Please re-write this quote in your own words. 

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The foundation of our religion is built on experiencing the presence of a higher, more powerful, being.

olivia’s comment- i agree with this. i also think that from our religion a community is built that is equally important!

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6. Have you ever looked into a reflection such as this, where the water mirrors what's all around you? How does it make you feel?   And/or what does it invite you to think? 

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6. Have you ever looked into a reflection such as this, where the water mirrors what's all around you? How does it make you feel?   And/or what does it invite you to think? 

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Yes, it once again makes me feel peaceful. It is a moment when you realize how amazing simple things like water and nature are, which we usually take for granted everyday. The combination of water and land in one image just intensifies the feelings of love for God.

olivia’s comment- i feel this same peacefulness and tranquility! Reflections truly show God’s beauty to the world!

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4. What do you experience or feel when you imagine you're standing on this precipice looking out into this expanse of beauty? 

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4. What do you experience or feel when you imagine you're standing on this precipice looking out into this expanse of beauty? 

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I feel extremely peaceful and connected to God because I can see the way he works through nature, and not just through places like church or "religiously known" things. I think it is a common misconception that God can only be felt in Church, which personally, I feel him more in a beautiful place in nature.

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3A, 3B, 3C.  When you hear, see or imagine the word G*d,  what comes to your mind? Why?

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3A, 3B, 3C.  When you hear, see or imagine the word G*d,  what comes to your mind? Why?

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I think of peacefulness and security. I envision a protective force that is always looking out for you. I see God standing behind gates, protecting everybody in Heaven, and only letting in those with pure hearts. l I think I envision God as a protector because of the way he is presented in the bible and in all my religion classes.

olivia’s comment- I love this thought! Religion is meant to be a safe space for people to always have that will help and protect you in times of need, as well as at your best!

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2D.  How do you feel when you reach out and another reaches back to help you? 

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2D.  How do you feel when you reach out and another reaches back to help you? 

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I feel satisfied and safe when the person you choose to reach out to is supportive because it gives me a sense of security knowing that people are there for me. It allows you to not feel judged, knowing that people are supporting you, and makes it easier to ask for help in the future.

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2C. How do those to whom you reach-out, respond?  

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2C. How do those to whom you reach-out, respond?  

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My friends and family who I reach out to are always supportive and try to do anything and everything to offer their best support and help. If I am being irrational, they are there to be honest and help me make decisions. Although sometimes it is hard to hear the truth, I appreciate when they are honest with me

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2B. Is this something you do consciously? 

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2B. Is this something you do consciously? 

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Yes, I am conscious of when I need to ask for help, but sometimes I wait too long to get the help of others, which leads me to a breaking point. In these times, I realize that I need to be more conscious of asking for help because it is something that is human and expected.

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2A. What leads you to reach out to others for help?    

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2A. What leads you to reach out to others for help?    

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I reach out to others for help when I feel that I can no longer do something alone. Sometimes reaching out to others is hard, while other times it is easy; it depends on every circumstance to determine when I decide to reach out to others. Some situations that are rather personal, it is exceptionally hard to ask for help, but it is something that we must do when we need it.

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1.   Where are you and what are you doing, when  you feel most peaceful,  clear minded and strong? 

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1.   Where are you and what are you doing, when  you feel most peaceful,  clear minded and strong? 

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I am most peaceful and clear minded when I am at a concert, especially with my friends. There is no better feeling than when every person in the concert is singing the same song, because you are all feeling the same thing and it is a really special experience. You feel a connection with every person around you even though you do not know almost any of them. Nobody has judgements about anybody because everybody is there for one common cause.