Sophomore Religion Blog

1.  Through this project,  I learned many new things about the Beatitudes.  For example, I learned that they can be interpreted in different ways.  Since the Beatitudes were created for people 2,000 years ago, they have a different meaning now than they did then.  This allows for open interpretation to the meaning behind each beatitude.  I also learned that they are a guideline for how to live in order to be blessed.  Those who are humble, compassionate, and forgiving will receive mercy from God. 2.  A certain beatitude affects me more than the others.  This beatitude is, "Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted."  This gives me hope because no matter how much someone suffers, they will always have a better outcome.  No matter how much pain they endure, God will always be there to comfort them and love them.  This gives me comfort because I know that everything will work out, even when it doesn't seem like it....

1. I learned many valuable lessons from my group's parable.  I learned that no matter what, God will always forgive us.  His love for us never changes, no matter how great our mistakes are.  I also learned that it is better that we forgive others because we would want them to forgive us.  We should always forgive someone for their wrongdoings just as God always forgives us.  One last thing that I learned is that parables teach us what is truly right in God's eyes, even if they might seem odd or wrong to us.   2.  Although I learned a lot from my own parable, I also learned new things from other groups' projects.  For example, in The Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16), I learned that God treats all of His children the same, no matter what.  Our ideas of fairness differ from God's love for us individually.  However, it is important to know that He will always love us all the same, regardless of any differences between us...