A belief would guide us out from our darkness , giving us hope towards future , letting people to have a media to rely and trust on when they felt lost .

After reading “ This I Believe ” I believe this would encourage reader to articulate and share their core beliefs among others , during this process individuals can find comfort and inspiration when facing challenges as seen in the speech that provided solace mid societal tension e.g Cold War and racial division .

Moreover, sharing these believes allows individuals to explore their origins and the impact of their values on their lives, giving a sense of community and shared understanding.

Lastly,“This I Believe” serves as a powerful tool for personal growth and healing, helping individuals recognise their worth and the importance of hope and support from others, so it would definitely be relevant to today’s world

Let’s start of with the modern days,We can still find many essays nowadays such as ones about religions,racial equality or LGBTQ+ rights.In my 14 years of life,I’ve seen numerous things related to this I believes,ranging from the bible and churches/the Quran and the Khaaba,to articles on racial equality,opposing racism,prejudice and discrimination to LGBTQ+ content creators expressing their views of being a transgender.Perhaps the most “overlooked” type of “This I believe” are the core values(Reverence,compassion,integrity,perseverance,wisdom,gratitude)and the MSS’s motto(The lord is my light) at our school.I have been in the Marymount community for around 9 years and every year we are taught about the importance of these and we usually create something relevant to them every year eg.the banners behind our classrooms according to the core value of the year in mss.

“This I believe articles” encourage others to express their views and experiences highlighting the social issues,fostering sympathy from readers,hoping that they can understand and relate,it’s a great way to express their thoughts and feelings from their experiences.Just like Edward R. Murrow,he expresses his concerns and thoughts on ww2,standing up for himself and all the others who suffered in this terrible time,while reading his essay I was able to strongly relate to him and feel sympathetic towards everyone who suffered.In this busy and chaotic world,we don’t really have much time to sit down and think about life nor beliefs,with the help of this I believe essays,they are the glimmer of hope,this inspiring light in the midsts of darkness allows us to express our own thoughts as well,enhancing our critical thinking skills as well!

Yes,we may not still be living in the 19th/20th century,we (thankfully) are not experiencing chaotic wars eg.WW2,the Cold War,but the meanings behind “This I believe” essays will still remain active,acting as an alert for everyone.These essays are still commonly found in the 21st century and are all around us and I also believe that it will be as common in the future.

Nowadays, besides religious beliefs, some of us also believe or worship some new ideas. We trust in science, democracy, our idols. Some of them have been developed rapidly such as transexual, LGBTQ (homosexual), even though these ideas appeared a long time ago. They are now highly spread as people now are brave enough to rise up against traditional belief.

We can see the impact of “This I Believe” on this change, which means that we are able to express ourselves, to understand and get to know ourselves and the society deeply as we can hear these people's voices throughout this essay. “This I Believe” directly relates to our world until nowadays on making our voices heard.

Even if we’re no longer living through a Cold War, having a personal belief helps you to better brace yourself, to find your own answer to whatever challenges or moral dilemmas that may come your way. Your beliefs can provide hope during a rough time, guide your actions and decisions and help you prioritise different things that will in return, give you a greater sense of purpose in life.

This purpose in life you’ll gain can help you foster communities based on mutual beliefs, or create healthy debates which is a factor in creating relationships.

Overall, I believe that all people, famous or ordinary, should have some belief they uphold. Otherwise, they would be lost facing the challenges life provides.

Edward Murrow saying this particular sentence in 1951 says a lot about the society— one’s beliefs are usually affected by others. Now that it is 2025, I suppose things are still the same, changing their own beliefs because of the fear of other people’s criticism or because of other’s actions.

In the broadcast, Murrow talked about some ‘commoners’ beliefs, and I interpret that as Murrow encouraging us to have our own beliefs but also understanding others’ beliefs as their own.

In this world nowadays, people have their own thoughts and somehow goes out their way to criticise the thoughts of others based on their own. But according to the broadcast, Murrow found help from listening to how others tackled their problems and their beliefs. Hence, they can still be relevant today.

One reason these essays are relevant is because that they discuss challenges that many people face now. For example, parents often struggle with how to raise their kids in a way that helps them to be respectful and responsible. This may be something many parents think about. They make readers think about their own ways of discipling their child.

Also, the idea of community in these essays are also relevant nowadays. With everyone use electronic devices more, people sometimes may forget how to meet and talk face-to-face. Essays show that to be a part of a community that is thriving with life

“This I Believe” essays can really make people feel better. Readers may see that their own beliefs are similar to those essays. This can help them feel like they are not alone. They encourage readers to think about their own values and the importance of connections in their life.

It allows writers to share personal beliefs and through a narrative, explain that belief’s origin or a time that belief was put into action.Some focus on modern-day challenges ,for example climate change, social justice, mental health,  these essays can resonate with today’s audience.  They can help individuals to share their personal beliefs that reflect the complexities of the current world.Inspirational “this I believe “ essays can motivate others to explore their own beliefs, leading to personal growth or building connections between like minded individuals.

Schools  can incorporate "This I Believe" essays into their curriculum to help students express their values and beliefs. This practice not only enhances student’s writing skills but also encourages self-reflection and empathy.Through sharing essays,hearing diverse perspectives can help students to empathize with experiences different from their own, promoting understanding and acceptance.

Another reason why I think these essays will work well is that they are personal. Instead of huge ideas or complicated arguments, they allow others to tell real stories about real people. This makes it easier for everyone to connect and understand better. They also show many different perspectives, which helps us learn from people who have different lives and experiences than our own.

Finally, I think these essays can inspire action. When people share their beliefs, it encourages others to act on their own beliefs, whether by helping their community, standing up for what’s right.

This I Believe remains strongly relevant today due to its subject matter in dealing with personal values, fear and hope. In the essay, Murrow tapped into 'an age of confusion' from the cold war. Similarly, modern day anxieties about ongoing war conflicts, political polarisation and social issues such as feminism and violence among sexual minorities are on the rise and creating a greater atmosphere of despair and fear. By relating to Murrow's speech, the struggle can be shared, becoming remedial, despite the gap of time.

This I believe essays also allowed listeners to reflect and express. Murrow himself expressed his concern for the war and those in poverty, and by paving this path himself, the likeminded ones would began doing so, as a butterfly effect. What value do you strongly believe in? The response to this varies upon one another, but it is to collective agreement that no matter how it's interpreted, that certain value is a pole of hope and desire for a certain good. To state my point my explicitly, Murrow's This I believe is a missionary, to evoke and illuminate awareness and call for empathy for the undermined values of hope. And by doing so, the pillars of collective resilience for mankind under trauma is built.

To conclude, This I Believe remains relevant till this day due to its grasp of the timeless need in dealing with fear and cohering collective consciousness and resilience towards hope under troubled times, that remains flexible and evolving.

   For the people who write down their belief, the process of thinking and writing can help them to understand more of themselves.  If you write about honesty, you can then refine your values as well as guide your future actions. 

   When people read your brief, they may be inspired by what you write.  You are able to connect with them.  For instance, if you write an essay about helping poor people, it can inspire them to become more empathic.  

  When a lot of people read your essay, the power will be so strong that it may inspire millions of people, especially in an age of the internet where messages spread in seconds.  I do think that the effect of such a program nowaday will be more powerful than that in 1950 and will change our society to a better and fair place.

In society these days, with the rapid development of technology, the connection between people become closer online, and our beliefs will easily be changed and affected by the words and actions of others. Listening to this broadcast can remind us how we should always believe our own beliefs, and believe in ourselves, it’s not a easy thing but it still encourages us to try, and to make our first step towards our beliefs. It also reminds us of how we should put away our device and think thoroughly about our beliefs again.

In my opinion, writing your own this I believe essay might help a lot with goal setting and planning your future career, because you can know your belief better and apply it in your daily life better and more effectively, as writing your thoughts out will help you understand them and sort them out. In this case, it’s really relevant to us.

'This i believe' surely inspired us a lot which makes it remains relevant today as it offer a unique opportunity for us to pause and reflect on our core beliefs and values. The essay highlighted the personal stories of kindness, hope and resilience, reminded us the power of our convictions and the impact we might have to the world.