human-IST!
She and Vonn not only recognize, but embrace the beauty of the human form.
I think that there is nothing wrong with nudity. There is nothing shameful about our bodies.
However, I did find it a bit funny that the article ended about childhood obesity. Its such a sad thing that can be so easily prevented.
What is to blame for this?...
INDUSTRIALIZATION
Things have become WAY TOO CONVENIENT!! Kids are obese because all they do is stay inside playing video games or being on the computer. When they do go outside its to go get McDonald's or some other cheap, processed food.
Not only do we need a food revolution, but we need to change productivity level of our youth!!
That means less TV, computers, and xbox.
Parents, go put your kid on a team! Its an easy way to keep them active, to make new friends, and to develop social skills!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Feminism
Of course, as a woman, the feminist movement struck me the most. I just cant even begin to imagine what it must have been like living 100 years ago. It's crazy to me that people did not appreciate the value of women.
Though us women still have a ways to go, I am glad that we have come this far. We may still been seen in a certain way and still may not be paid as much as a man in the business world, but I am so greatful that we are given so many oppritunities.
Society today has definitely become more openminded when it comes to women and the roles that they play.
Next we need to work on the Church.... FEMALE PRIESTS!!
Then we will really know that we are considered truly equal.
Though us women still have a ways to go, I am glad that we have come this far. We may still been seen in a certain way and still may not be paid as much as a man in the business world, but I am so greatful that we are given so many oppritunities.
Society today has definitely become more openminded when it comes to women and the roles that they play.
Next we need to work on the Church.... FEMALE PRIESTS!!
Then we will really know that we are considered truly equal.
Go Big or Go Green
Did you know that humans are the only species that earth can live without?
If humans are not needed to sustain the earth than most likely we will be the ones to destroy it. We take and give nothing in return. On top of that, our everyday conveniences do more harm than good.
Before Industrialization we only used what the earth gave us. Now, because of machines and fast production, what the earth is willing to give us is not enough. I find it somewhat ironic that Industrialization is disliked because of what it does to the people, when in all actuality, we better be careful because sooner or later destruction will occur and it will be no one's fault but our own.
If humans are not needed to sustain the earth than most likely we will be the ones to destroy it. We take and give nothing in return. On top of that, our everyday conveniences do more harm than good.
Before Industrialization we only used what the earth gave us. Now, because of machines and fast production, what the earth is willing to give us is not enough. I find it somewhat ironic that Industrialization is disliked because of what it does to the people, when in all actuality, we better be careful because sooner or later destruction will occur and it will be no one's fault but our own.
Religion... More Religion... and Science?
I have gone to a catholic school for the past thirteen years, but from what I remember science and religion were kept separated. In fact, my elementary school didn't start really focusing on science curriculum until the forth grade. Looking back now, even in highschool, we were never taught, "this is how the world was made. This is how and why things evolve." I never really thought much about it, didnt really notice it actually, until thinking about it just now. We were just told some people think this and others think that.
I do agree, however, religion is not always excepting of the latest scientific discoveries. Catholicism is very old fashion. In fact, just the other day my friend and I were saying that the church needs to undergo a third Vatican Council. Though the last one took place in the late sixties, a lot has changed since then, especially scientifically. For instance, now it is very common for a woman to take fertility pills if she is having trouble conceiving, she can undergo invetro, and even get a serrogate; however, the Church does not condone such things, because the sacred union between two people is absent. I just feel that someone shouldn't go to "hell" just for wanting a child. Just thinking about what I FEEL is right and what the Church SAYS is right puts my mind into a frenzy.
I guess religion and science together will always be a catch-22.
I do agree, however, religion is not always excepting of the latest scientific discoveries. Catholicism is very old fashion. In fact, just the other day my friend and I were saying that the church needs to undergo a third Vatican Council. Though the last one took place in the late sixties, a lot has changed since then, especially scientifically. For instance, now it is very common for a woman to take fertility pills if she is having trouble conceiving, she can undergo invetro, and even get a serrogate; however, the Church does not condone such things, because the sacred union between two people is absent. I just feel that someone shouldn't go to "hell" just for wanting a child. Just thinking about what I FEEL is right and what the Church SAYS is right puts my mind into a frenzy.
I guess religion and science together will always be a catch-22.
Chicken as a commodity...
You know, I have honestly never really thought about this, but once again things come down to making money. Before this mass production and easy availability of chickens, we all ate the "traditional" chickens. Then somewhere along the line someone said to themselves, "I bet people would be willing to pay me to do all the dirty work." So along with the want of money, our laziness contributed to the meat industry that we know of today. It is quite obvious that chickens are in fact voiceless victims of cruel commodification and that traditional chickens have it better. The traditional chickens are able to live and do whatever it is that chickens do, as opposed to living in way too small cages and being fed horomones.
I would totally kill and pluck a chicken in order to eat it as dinner. People and animals have been catching and eating their own kill for centuries. I am from the central valley so I am surrounded by people and family that live and breath agriculture. I have seen my grandfather kill pigs and cows, skin them, clean them, and separate the meat. Not once did I ever say to myself, oh my gosh this is so sad or feel that i couldnt handle it. It's life. From the very beginning we hunted and gathered, did whatever was necessary in order to survive. Chickens are going to be consumed regardless, but they definitely should not be produced in this way. (Though I am guilty of buying packaged chicken) I would love to be apart of a society that did things like this the traditional way. My great grandma used to tell me that when they were little they would get all the little kids and made it a contest to see who could catch a chicken the fastest. Then one of the adults would get the chicken and cut its neck off and they would all just watch it run around like crazy. I know, I know, this sounds terrible, especially when reading, but when my grandma would speak of it, it was always in an amusing way, like it was a type of bonding. Now a days most people would hear that story and think oh my gosh how horrible! how could someone do that!? But things weren't readily available like they are today, and people have bigger faults because they support a very cruel way that meat is produced, a way that devalues living things.
I am willing to bet that had chicken not become this "commodity" we would not have half as many vegetarians as we have today.
I would totally kill and pluck a chicken in order to eat it as dinner. People and animals have been catching and eating their own kill for centuries. I am from the central valley so I am surrounded by people and family that live and breath agriculture. I have seen my grandfather kill pigs and cows, skin them, clean them, and separate the meat. Not once did I ever say to myself, oh my gosh this is so sad or feel that i couldnt handle it. It's life. From the very beginning we hunted and gathered, did whatever was necessary in order to survive. Chickens are going to be consumed regardless, but they definitely should not be produced in this way. (Though I am guilty of buying packaged chicken) I would love to be apart of a society that did things like this the traditional way. My great grandma used to tell me that when they were little they would get all the little kids and made it a contest to see who could catch a chicken the fastest. Then one of the adults would get the chicken and cut its neck off and they would all just watch it run around like crazy. I know, I know, this sounds terrible, especially when reading, but when my grandma would speak of it, it was always in an amusing way, like it was a type of bonding. Now a days most people would hear that story and think oh my gosh how horrible! how could someone do that!? But things weren't readily available like they are today, and people have bigger faults because they support a very cruel way that meat is produced, a way that devalues living things.
I am willing to bet that had chicken not become this "commodity" we would not have half as many vegetarians as we have today.
Our World Today
When you think about it, we would not be where we are today if it weren't for Columbus. Now, I am not saying that he did no wrong or didnt open any doors that led to massacre and the exploitation of certain people, but had he not sailed in search of this "New World" our lives would be so incredibly different. Because of him and others that set out on conquests after him, there became such a huge distinction between civilzed and uncivilized and the oppressed and the oppressors. Yes, many people died because of this distinction, but in a way it eventually united the oppressed, turning the uncivilized into civilized. We were able to see that there could be global communication, and because of this ideas were spead and advancements were made. So many lives have been saved because of medical and technological dicoveries, some of which could have never been possible had it not been for this globalization.
The past is the past, and though some horrible things have happened to innocent people, the only thing that we can do is learn from it and be thankful for what good did come from it.
The past is the past, and though some horrible things have happened to innocent people, the only thing that we can do is learn from it and be thankful for what good did come from it.
Victims of Money and Sex
When reading the article by John Bourdreau, you can't hep but feel enraged with everything that is going on. It is so sad how big of a role money plays in everyday life. It determines where you live, how you live,what you learn, and the oppritunities that you are given. It has now even come down to putting a price on a human being. Greed and sex not only destroy the quality of life, but also people's lives. I cannot believe that people fail to see the value in human life. I would have to say that society is partly to blame. For years, epecially recently, everything has been revolved around serving a specific demographic and capitalizing on that. It is sickening to think that people have gone so slow and have become so consumed with their greed that they result to criminal acts in order to make money.
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