Lct1 Task 1
Subjectivity in the Classroom LCT1 TASK 1
Excerpt:
Editorial: “No standards portend no future for America” by Cal Thomas
Columbia Daily Herald – July 01, 2013
“For this reason a man shall leave his Father and his Mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh.” - Genesis 2:24, NIV
The problem for people who believe in an Authority higher even than the Constitution is that in our increasingly secular and indifferent society it has become more difficult to persuade those who do not subscribe to an immutable standard to accept that view.
It is nearly impossible to restrain a people intent on throwing off any and all restraints. History is full of examples of …show more content…
Through the words and tones he uses to express himself, it is evident that the subjective perspective resulting from his obvious knowledge of the scriptures leads him to see the decisions made by various political groups as less than responsible. When discussing the Supreme Court’s decision overturning the Defense of Marriage Act, Thomas uses phrases such as “increasingly secular and indifferent society” , “difficult to persuade”, and “ nearly impossible to restrain”(Thomas, 2013). Through these phrases, he shows his knowledge of the continuing decline in the lack of morals and the lack of religious discipline of society and political leaders. Using faith-based words like “Creator and Higher Authority” implies that Thomas has a religious background that persuades his faith-based subjectivity. Words like “indifferent” and “ineffective” show his underlying view that previous decisions were not responsible decisions because Americans no longer set standards for themselves or rely on a “Higher …show more content…
Due to my religious background, I believe that homosexuality is a sin and is unacceptable. Children raised by homosexuals are taught that it is an acceptable way of life. The Bible teaches that homosexuals cannot enter into Heaven because of the choices they have made. It is sad that children raised in homosexual families will never be taught the scriptures because of their parents’ disbelief. Therefore, I think homosexuals should not have the opportunity to adopt and raise innocent children. Although I disagree with homosexuality, I know I will have to refrain from voicing my opinion in the
Excerpt:
Editorial: “No standards portend no future for America” by Cal Thomas
Columbia Daily Herald – July 01, 2013
“For this reason a man shall leave his Father and his Mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh.” - Genesis 2:24, NIV
The problem for people who believe in an Authority higher even than the Constitution is that in our increasingly secular and indifferent society it has become more difficult to persuade those who do not subscribe to an immutable standard to accept that view.
It is nearly impossible to restrain a people intent on throwing off any and all restraints. History is full of examples of …show more content…
Through the words and tones he uses to express himself, it is evident that the subjective perspective resulting from his obvious knowledge of the scriptures leads him to see the decisions made by various political groups as less than responsible. When discussing the Supreme Court’s decision overturning the Defense of Marriage Act, Thomas uses phrases such as “increasingly secular and indifferent society” , “difficult to persuade”, and “ nearly impossible to restrain”(Thomas, 2013). Through these phrases, he shows his knowledge of the continuing decline in the lack of morals and the lack of religious discipline of society and political leaders. Using faith-based words like “Creator and Higher Authority” implies that Thomas has a religious background that persuades his faith-based subjectivity. Words like “indifferent” and “ineffective” show his underlying view that previous decisions were not responsible decisions because Americans no longer set standards for themselves or rely on a “Higher …show more content…
Due to my religious background, I believe that homosexuality is a sin and is unacceptable. Children raised by homosexuals are taught that it is an acceptable way of life. The Bible teaches that homosexuals cannot enter into Heaven because of the choices they have made. It is sad that children raised in homosexual families will never be taught the scriptures because of their parents’ disbelief. Therefore, I think homosexuals should not have the opportunity to adopt and raise innocent children. Although I disagree with homosexuality, I know I will have to refrain from voicing my opinion in the