https://padlet.com/mbowenlongino20_1/30yx8fjafzpu en-us 2018-09-10 13:03:10 UTC 2025-11-14 14:36:01 UTC hello@padlet.com mbowenlongino20_1 https://padlet.com/mbowenlongino20_1/30yx8fjafzpu/wish/283875593
A.  What's its tone?  Why do you think the author chose this tone for this prayer?
The tone of this Psalm is animated, as seen through the choice of words and the use of exclamation points. The author chose this tone in order to demonstrate his deep and passionate thankfulness that he feels towards God.

B.   How does this prayer affect you?  How does it make you feel?  Be specific.
This prayer gives me perspective of being truly thankful to God for everything on this earth. As I am intently involved in music, I can am moved by the incorporation of music in this prayer. I have observed the affects music can have on people and how it can be used to express emotions. I can vividly imagine how music can be used to show joy and thankfulness, especially the specific instruments the author chose. Horns and cymbals; both loud and powerful instruments.

C.  What do you think this prayer tells us about G*d,  us and our relationship with G*d and with all of creation? 
I think that this prayer tells us that God is deserving of our eternal thanks, as He is the reason for everything that is.]]> 2018-09-20 13:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mbowenlongino20_1/30yx8fjafzpu/wish/283875593 mbowenlongino20_1 https://padlet.com/mbowenlongino20_1/30yx8fjafzpu/wish/284815676 A.  How does G*d create in this story?  What does G*d do/use to create?
In order to craft His creation, God brings forth the various aspects of our earth bit by bit each day for six days. God creates in a logical manner, beginning with the mold of the earth and its surroundings and finishing with the creation of life.

B.  How would you describe G*d's creation process?  Be specific.   Try and say something substantial.
As stated before, I would describe God's creating process as logical and perfectly thought out. He creates a strong base for creation by commencing with the formation of resources for them.

C.  What patterns do you see?  What repetition do you encounter?   Explain.
Throughout this reading in Genesis, a general structure is followed. It includes a description of what God calls forth, the purpose for God bringing each thing about, a confirmation that it is "good", and scene change to the next day.

D.  Best you can imagine it,  why do you think there are such patterns and such repetition.    What's the point being conveyed by these?    Explore.
I believe that this repetition previously described, is implemented in order to demonstrate the precision and perfection in God's way of action in creating the earth. This cyclical way of writing is reflective of God's cyclical, constant, and repetitive plan.

E.  What does this narrative's Creation process tell us about G*d?   Ourselves?  Our relationship to G*d?  And to all of Creation?     (I'm truly asking you!)   : )
The narrative's creation process tells us that God carefully crafted this earth to make it perfect for us. It should thus be treated with upmost respect and care.]]> 2018-09-23 23:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mbowenlongino20_1/30yx8fjafzpu/wish/284815676 mbowenlongino20_1 https://padlet.com/mbowenlongino20_1/30yx8fjafzpu/wish/285066737
A.  How does G*d create in this story?   What's G*d's process?
In this reading, God creates beginning with nature and animals before creating humans.

B.  This Creation story has a different focus than the other.   What would you say it focuses upon?   Why do you say what you say?   Explain.
In this reading in comparison to the previous ones, the writer has a greater emphasis on the creation of nature. The writer lists all of the different bodies of water and thoroughly describes the garden.
C.  Why do you think this narrative has come to us?    What does this ancient faith community want us to know and to keep in mind about who we are?  Who G*d is?
I believe that this is intended to be read for us to remind us of the goodness and perfection in the world that God ever so delicately created for us. We are to respect and treat this earth accordingly.

D.  The name Adam comes from the Hebrew, ha'adam.   Ha'adam means "human being."   Why might it be important to realize that G*d first created a human being (not a man). 
It is important to realize this because in the reading, Eve may appear subordinate, as she comes from Adam's rib, but this becomes invalid when it is discovered that Adam and Eve are "human" before they are "man" and "woman."   
 
E.  The name Adam is also a play on the Hebrew word for ground or clay.   Why might the ancient community of faith want us to see that G*d creates human beings from clay or the earth? 
It is possible that the ancient community of faith wanted us to realize how deeply we are connected with this earth to the point that we came from it. Again, this points to the necessity for humans to respect our sacred earth.

]]> 2018-09-24 14:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mbowenlongino20_1/30yx8fjafzpu/wish/285066737 lefauve20 https://padlet.com/mbowenlongino20_1/30yx8fjafzpu/wish/287800911 1) You have most of your questions answered here, however you still have about halfway to go. Perhaps you have not gotten to the rest of your questions yet. 
2) Of the ones that you do have written, your responses are very good and thorough and I can definitely see you saying these things. 
3) One part is missing (of the ones already here) an image which is an easy fix.
4)  I think that the images are very stimulating visuals. They really get me thinking about the connection between what you have written and the image itself. 
5) As said previously, the given art evokes intriguing thought. 
6) I think to strengthen your work, you can indulge deeper into the message and connection with God, but it is very good how it is now. 
7) I like best the interesting pictures I have to say.  They really made me stop and think for a moment. 
8) I would say that I see in a new way how punctuation has a great effect on tone as well as diction. I haver thought of that before reading Makaylas writing. ]]> 2018-10-01 18:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mbowenlongino20_1/30yx8fjafzpu/wish/287800911 mbowenlongino20_1 https://padlet.com/mbowenlongino20_1/30yx8fjafzpu/wish/287857310  A.  For people of faith (those who believe in a G*d)--how do these creation stories provide a foundation for what it means to be human?
These stories of human creation provide the foundation that humans come directly from God and were created as reflections of Him. It shows us that we are to live our lives in reflection of Him as best we can.

...   B.  For what it means to be in right relations with ourselves? 
The readings tell us that we must respect ourselves, as we were created so directly by God, and should love ourselves as He loves us.
....  C.  For what it means to be in right relations with other humans?
Similarly, as humans, we must treat other humans with respect and as deserving of dignity, as they also were created in the image of God.
....  D.  And for right relations with  all of creation.
In addition to humans being deserving of respect, it is also important to treat all of God's creations as sacred, including nature and animals.

E.  Please unpack (explain in your own words) what you see as "right relations."
I believe that "right relations" refers to treating others as God treats us.

F.  For people who don't believe in G*d (atheists) or who aren't sure there is a G*d (agnostics),  do you think such folk can see wisdom in these stories?   Do the narratives give insight into the human condition?    Explain.
I do believe that wisdom can be found in these stories for all people. These stories outline the beauty and level of masterpiece that is the earth on which we live. A sense of respect and love for it can stem from these stories in spite of a disbelief in God.  ]]> 2018-10-01 20:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mbowenlongino20_1/30yx8fjafzpu/wish/287857310 mbowenlongino20_1 https://padlet.com/mbowenlongino20_1/30yx8fjafzpu/wish/287863715 A.  Can you think of one person (living or deceased) who teaches us how to live in "right relations" to self, others and to all the earth,  through his/her life and the choices s/he puts into action?     Why do you choose this person.  Be specific.  GIve examples of his/her choices/actions etc.    Show us what you see.
I think a good person who demonstrates beautifully how to live in "right relations" with the world around us is Mother Teresa. Saint Teresa of Calcutta devoted her life to helping the poorest people. She viewed it as her duty to do so. She began missions in over 100 countries and became fluent in 5 languages to properly communicate with the those she served. As she devoted her life to helping others, she is a great example of a person who lives in right relations.]]> 2018-10-01 20:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mbowenlongino20_1/30yx8fjafzpu/wish/287863715 mbowenlongino20_1 https://padlet.com/mbowenlongino20_1/30yx8fjafzpu/wish/287870979 A.  In your own words,  what does it mean to be created (or to live) in "the image of G*d?"   (See Genesis 1.1-11 for reference.) 

Humans posses characteristics and abilities that can not be found in other creatures and beings of this. These additional traits are seen as being "of God" or characteristics of Him.

B.  How do you live in G*d's image? Be specific. Give examples.   (Or if you don't know....)  ->
Personally, I try my best to forgive people as well as I can in the way that God does.

C.  For those who can't see how you live in G*d's image....   In going forward, now that you've seen and thought about what Imago Dei means, what are some choices and habits that you can make that put you in line with how you understand being or acting in "G*d's image"?    (In other words, what choices and habits help you live in right relations with self, others and all of creation?)
In order to live in God's image and in right relations, I begin by realizing how much I have to be thankful, beginning with the earth I have been blessed to be placed upon that, as reflected in the creation readings, is to be respected by us. This inspires me to try my hardest to live in accordance with God. To do this, I try to always be respectful to all  of God's creation, forgiving, and contribute to our human society as much as I can because I was brought on this earth.]]> 2018-10-01 20:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mbowenlongino20_1/30yx8fjafzpu/wish/287870979