Thursday, November 20, 2008
Blog 4
i know this is 2 hours late! i'm sorry, my fault. i will understand if i don't recieve credit.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Torrey Blog
Ashley Guerriero
Torrey Blog
Word count: 500
A sin is a sin right? And aren’t we as humans born as sinners due to the fall of man? Most churches put homosexuality on this pedestal above all other sins, such as stealing, alcoholism, gambling, or lying, when really God sees homosexuality as sinful as all of the other sins. Mike Haley, a former homosexual who turned straight after college and who also spoke at the Torrey Memorial Bible Conference, stated that he does not believe homosexuality is a genetic problem and believes that if you are willing to put your homosexual desires aside, you can become heterosexual. But does scientist agree with Mike Haley? Do scientists really believe that homosexuality is a genetic problem or that there is such thing as a “gay gene”? According to Dr. Dean Hamer, who is gay, homosexuality is not biological and that “sissy boys will become gay”. The American Psychological Association, also known as the APA, has the same view as Dr. Hammer. The APA lays out symptoms of Genetic Identity Disorder for kids. Some of these symptoms include wearing the opposite sexes clothing, wants playmates of the other sex, and the preference of playing the opposite gender in make believe. The APA also states that if left untreated, the child has a 75% chance of becoming homosexual. However, if scientists do find a link between genetics and homosexuality, Mike Haley still would hold to the belief that homosexuality is the same sin as alcoholism. It has been found that some people are genetically prone to alcoholism or the addiction gambling, yet are still able to live “normal” lives and not give into their desires. If homosexuality is a genetic disposition, then they should be able to get over their desires just like an alcoholic would. I personally have mixed feelings about the issue. In high school I took a genetics class and saw a documentary on two twin boys who were the age of 5. One of them enjoyed playing with boys and cars, while the other boy just wanted to play with girls and Barbie dolls. One could say that maybe they were treated differently and the more “girly” boy was treated with more sensitivity than the other, making his gay disposition more of a nurture issue than a genetic one. However, the documentary made me think that there was something genetically wrong which made him predisposed to having a homosexual character at such a young age. How could two twin boys, who have been raised in the same exact home, become so different? I think that a lot of Christians, even those at Biola, are very condemning of those who are homosexual, when they do not even seem to raise their voices at theft and alcoholism. When it comes down to it, homosexuality is a sin just like any other; no better, no worse. And just like any other sin, one should be able to conquer it. It is possible and Mike Haley is obviously living proof of it.
Torrey Blog
Word count: 500
A sin is a sin right? And aren’t we as humans born as sinners due to the fall of man? Most churches put homosexuality on this pedestal above all other sins, such as stealing, alcoholism, gambling, or lying, when really God sees homosexuality as sinful as all of the other sins. Mike Haley, a former homosexual who turned straight after college and who also spoke at the Torrey Memorial Bible Conference, stated that he does not believe homosexuality is a genetic problem and believes that if you are willing to put your homosexual desires aside, you can become heterosexual. But does scientist agree with Mike Haley? Do scientists really believe that homosexuality is a genetic problem or that there is such thing as a “gay gene”? According to Dr. Dean Hamer, who is gay, homosexuality is not biological and that “sissy boys will become gay”. The American Psychological Association, also known as the APA, has the same view as Dr. Hammer. The APA lays out symptoms of Genetic Identity Disorder for kids. Some of these symptoms include wearing the opposite sexes clothing, wants playmates of the other sex, and the preference of playing the opposite gender in make believe. The APA also states that if left untreated, the child has a 75% chance of becoming homosexual. However, if scientists do find a link between genetics and homosexuality, Mike Haley still would hold to the belief that homosexuality is the same sin as alcoholism. It has been found that some people are genetically prone to alcoholism or the addiction gambling, yet are still able to live “normal” lives and not give into their desires. If homosexuality is a genetic disposition, then they should be able to get over their desires just like an alcoholic would. I personally have mixed feelings about the issue. In high school I took a genetics class and saw a documentary on two twin boys who were the age of 5. One of them enjoyed playing with boys and cars, while the other boy just wanted to play with girls and Barbie dolls. One could say that maybe they were treated differently and the more “girly” boy was treated with more sensitivity than the other, making his gay disposition more of a nurture issue than a genetic one. However, the documentary made me think that there was something genetically wrong which made him predisposed to having a homosexual character at such a young age. How could two twin boys, who have been raised in the same exact home, become so different? I think that a lot of Christians, even those at Biola, are very condemning of those who are homosexual, when they do not even seem to raise their voices at theft and alcoholism. When it comes down to it, homosexuality is a sin just like any other; no better, no worse. And just like any other sin, one should be able to conquer it. It is possible and Mike Haley is obviously living proof of it.
Torrey Blog
Ashley Guerriero
Torrey Blog
Word count: 500
A sin is a sin right? And aren’t we as humans born as sinners due to the fall of man? Most churches put homosexuality on this pedestal above all other sins, such as stealing, alcoholism, gambling, or lying, when really God sees homosexuality as sinful as all of the other sins. Mike Haley, a former homosexual who turned straight after college and who also spoke at the Torrey Memorial Bible Conference, stated that he does not believe homosexuality is a genetic problem and believes that if you are willing to put your homosexual desires aside, you can become heterosexual. But does scientist agree with Mike Haley? Do scientists really believe that homosexuality is a genetic problem or that there is such thing as a “gay gene”? According to Dr. Dean Hamer, who is gay, homosexuality is not biological and that “sissy boys will become gay”. The American Psychological Association, also known as the APA, has the same view as Dr. Hammer. The APA lays out symptoms of Genetic Identity Disorder for kids. Some of these symptoms include wearing the opposite sexes clothing, wants playmates of the other sex, and the preference of playing the opposite gender in make believe. The APA also states that if left untreated, the child has a 75% chance of becoming homosexual. However, if scientists do find a link between genetics and homosexuality, Mike Haley still would hold to the belief that homosexuality is the same sin as alcoholism. It has been found that some people are genetically prone to alcoholism or the addiction gambling, yet are still able to live “normal” lives and not give into their desires. If homosexuality is a genetic disposition, then they should be able to get over their desires just like an alcoholic would. I personally have mixed feelings about the issue. In high school I took a genetics class and saw a documentary on two twin boys who were the age of 5. One of them enjoyed playing with boys and cars, while the other boy just wanted to play with girls and Barbie dolls. One could say that maybe they were treated differently and the more “girly” boy was treated with more sensitivity than the other, making his gay disposition more of a nurture issue than a genetic one. However, the documentary made me think that there was something genetically wrong which made him predisposed to having a homosexual character at such a young age. How could two twin boys, who have been raised in the same exact home, become so different? I think that a lot of Christians, even those at Biola, are very condemning of those who are homosexual, when they do not even seem to raise their voices at theft and alcoholism. When it comes down to it, homosexuality is a sin just like any other; no better, no worse. And just like any other sin, one should be able to conquer it. It is possible and Mike Haley is obviously living proof of it.
Torrey Blog
Word count: 500
A sin is a sin right? And aren’t we as humans born as sinners due to the fall of man? Most churches put homosexuality on this pedestal above all other sins, such as stealing, alcoholism, gambling, or lying, when really God sees homosexuality as sinful as all of the other sins. Mike Haley, a former homosexual who turned straight after college and who also spoke at the Torrey Memorial Bible Conference, stated that he does not believe homosexuality is a genetic problem and believes that if you are willing to put your homosexual desires aside, you can become heterosexual. But does scientist agree with Mike Haley? Do scientists really believe that homosexuality is a genetic problem or that there is such thing as a “gay gene”? According to Dr. Dean Hamer, who is gay, homosexuality is not biological and that “sissy boys will become gay”. The American Psychological Association, also known as the APA, has the same view as Dr. Hammer. The APA lays out symptoms of Genetic Identity Disorder for kids. Some of these symptoms include wearing the opposite sexes clothing, wants playmates of the other sex, and the preference of playing the opposite gender in make believe. The APA also states that if left untreated, the child has a 75% chance of becoming homosexual. However, if scientists do find a link between genetics and homosexuality, Mike Haley still would hold to the belief that homosexuality is the same sin as alcoholism. It has been found that some people are genetically prone to alcoholism or the addiction gambling, yet are still able to live “normal” lives and not give into their desires. If homosexuality is a genetic disposition, then they should be able to get over their desires just like an alcoholic would. I personally have mixed feelings about the issue. In high school I took a genetics class and saw a documentary on two twin boys who were the age of 5. One of them enjoyed playing with boys and cars, while the other boy just wanted to play with girls and Barbie dolls. One could say that maybe they were treated differently and the more “girly” boy was treated with more sensitivity than the other, making his gay disposition more of a nurture issue than a genetic one. However, the documentary made me think that there was something genetically wrong which made him predisposed to having a homosexual character at such a young age. How could two twin boys, who have been raised in the same exact home, become so different? I think that a lot of Christians, even those at Biola, are very condemning of those who are homosexual, when they do not even seem to raise their voices at theft and alcoholism. When it comes down to it, homosexuality is a sin just like any other; no better, no worse. And just like any other sin, one should be able to conquer it. It is possible and Mike Haley is obviously living proof of it.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Metrolink crash
According to the LA Times, 25 people died in the Metrolink crash on September 12th, 2008. And although none of those who died were from La Mirada nor Biola University, one professor’s husband was seriously injured. Does this affect the Biola community? Not as much as we’d like to think. We as students understand the devastation of the event, but I believe that it didn’t hit us that close to home to where we actually get off our butts and show that we care. When asked if she had a reaction to the Metrolink crash, junior LaRae Lymath said that “it sucks that it happened” and that she felt bad for the Biola Professor. Honestly, it was just another piece of unfortunate news.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
NYT Blog
Ashley Guerriero
Dr. Longinow
Blog 1- New York Times
Storm Evacuees Frustrated as Return is Block
By: Adam Nossiter and John Schwartz
In the past year and a half, New Orleans has made more front page covers than the famous Britney Spears. With the copious amount of hurricanes and flooding, it is no wonder the New York Times has put this sin city, yet again, on the front page. However, this highly acclaimed news giant unsuccessfully overstepped a human rights piece by throwing in invalid facts concerning water pumps and exaggerated comments by writing not one, but two stories in the same article. As the article begins you are greeted by a sentence which tells it all. “A mostly smooth evacuation from Hurricane Gustav turned sour on Tuesday as many New Orleans residents trying to return home were refused entry at roadblocks in the city or stranded in parking lots across the region” writes Adam Nossiter and John Schwartz. As the opening sentence strikes your interest, it is quickly turned away and brought into a world of pumping water and exaggerated terms. “But the storm was also a major- and ultimately successful- test of flood protection system that failed during Hurricane Katrina”. Since when was flood protection ever valid when taking about how evacuees want to go back home? Yes, how New Orleans handled the flooding is a good topic, but should not be in the same article as the struggling evacuees. Mr. Nagin exploited the hurricane by calling it the “mother of all storms”; so what?! This article is and should be solely about the people in New Orleans that are trying to survive off of what is found in their cars and nearby parking lots. The government, which is believed to have the people’s best interest in mind, is preventing them from the place which they call home. The people in the region of New Orleans know that their homes, families, and animals are safe; so instead of living in a car, why can’t they live in their own homes? When you sit down with the New York Times and view the front page you see a family sleeping underneath a gas pump. Readers want to know why. The gas pump photo intrigues the audience into learning more about why these evacuees can not to go their homes. This has nothing to do with the exaggerated name Mr. Nagin gives the hurricane, nor the water pumps that are actually doing their job. This article, from the very beginning is about the people. Everyday people trying to live their lives in a community plagued with hurricanes. Everyday people who are stuck living in cars during a heat wave, instead of their comfortable homes, which stand strong and habitable. Nossiter and Schwartz do a shame to the New Orleans community by plaguing this piece, which is to inform readers on the poor living conditions evacuees face, with unrelated topics. Maybe the two poor souls writing this piece needed more words for their editor. I don’t know. I do know that this was a truly pathetic and unendearing way to do so.
Dr. Longinow
Blog 1- New York Times
Storm Evacuees Frustrated as Return is Block
By: Adam Nossiter and John Schwartz
In the past year and a half, New Orleans has made more front page covers than the famous Britney Spears. With the copious amount of hurricanes and flooding, it is no wonder the New York Times has put this sin city, yet again, on the front page. However, this highly acclaimed news giant unsuccessfully overstepped a human rights piece by throwing in invalid facts concerning water pumps and exaggerated comments by writing not one, but two stories in the same article. As the article begins you are greeted by a sentence which tells it all. “A mostly smooth evacuation from Hurricane Gustav turned sour on Tuesday as many New Orleans residents trying to return home were refused entry at roadblocks in the city or stranded in parking lots across the region” writes Adam Nossiter and John Schwartz. As the opening sentence strikes your interest, it is quickly turned away and brought into a world of pumping water and exaggerated terms. “But the storm was also a major- and ultimately successful- test of flood protection system that failed during Hurricane Katrina”. Since when was flood protection ever valid when taking about how evacuees want to go back home? Yes, how New Orleans handled the flooding is a good topic, but should not be in the same article as the struggling evacuees. Mr. Nagin exploited the hurricane by calling it the “mother of all storms”; so what?! This article is and should be solely about the people in New Orleans that are trying to survive off of what is found in their cars and nearby parking lots. The government, which is believed to have the people’s best interest in mind, is preventing them from the place which they call home. The people in the region of New Orleans know that their homes, families, and animals are safe; so instead of living in a car, why can’t they live in their own homes? When you sit down with the New York Times and view the front page you see a family sleeping underneath a gas pump. Readers want to know why. The gas pump photo intrigues the audience into learning more about why these evacuees can not to go their homes. This has nothing to do with the exaggerated name Mr. Nagin gives the hurricane, nor the water pumps that are actually doing their job. This article, from the very beginning is about the people. Everyday people trying to live their lives in a community plagued with hurricanes. Everyday people who are stuck living in cars during a heat wave, instead of their comfortable homes, which stand strong and habitable. Nossiter and Schwartz do a shame to the New Orleans community by plaguing this piece, which is to inform readers on the poor living conditions evacuees face, with unrelated topics. Maybe the two poor souls writing this piece needed more words for their editor. I don’t know. I do know that this was a truly pathetic and unendearing way to do so.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Sports
Photo taken by: Ashley Nichole Guerriero
San Benito High School 8/29/08
San Benito High School vs. Gilroy High
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