in behavioral science, we have been learning about empathy, stereotyping, racism, understanding differences, working together, and diversity. to continue to solidify all of these topics, they had us watch the movie "CRASH"-which just so happens to be one of my favorite movies. the message of this movie is pretty intense... to me it is a picture of the depravity of the human heart. we say that "all men are created equal", but we fail to live that out in our day to day lives.
so the first thing that we did in class today was discuss our opinions and thoughts about the movie. my BS class is pretty diverse, lots of different ages, races, religions, and experiences. so i was expecting many different reactions, and opinions about these all of these topics. but to my surprise, this was not the case. the common thread among each person's personal experience, feelings, and thoughts were the same: "we need to focus on similarities, not differences... because when it comes down to it, we are all the same. we should treat people with respect, because they are a human being and they deserve it!"
wow.
I don't know about anyone else, but i wasn't expecting that response.
you might expect to hear something like that from a pulpit, or a group of believers, on a christian radio station, from christian bands, but from a group of mostly unchurched 17 to early 20somethings? i was a little shocked. which, in all reality is just my own stereotypes, perceptions, and ignorance coming into play...
i feel like the past year or so, i have spent many conversations talking about diversity and understanding what it looks like within the Church. and there are several things that i continue to learn: diversity is MORE than color. its your age, gender, background, life experience, socio-economic state, and abilities. it can't be forced. it has to be a natural response to understanding who you are in Christ, and a realization, that you are just as messed up as everyone around you.
Scripture says that we are all created in the image of God (genesis 1:27) ...how huge is that? I think if i started to see people through a filter that, they are fearfully and wonderfully made, and formed in the image of God... it would RADICALLY change the way i love others. i would stop focusing on trying to BE diverse, and start focusing on loving others well.
i don't know, just something i've been thinking about today. as i have been processing, this song has been on repeat in my mind:
Oct 14, 2008
diversity: more than just an old wooden ship.
a quick update.
it has been a busy few weeks. classes are in full swing and we've already had a midterm. i have loved every second of it! im taking two classes this month, introduction to media arts, which talks about everything from frequencies in light and sound, to the difference in mpeg 1 and mpeg 4 files. lots of technical information, but really cool stuff. to go along with IMA, i have labs, in the labs they give us a chance create audio tracks for commercials, add dialogue for movie clips, and do sound editing. this has been one of my favorite parts of school.
my second class is behavioral science which talks about understanding your learning style, networking, group interaction, and the different parts of the brain. much less technical, but equally as fun.
i'll write a little bit more, and go more in depth later, but for now i'm headed to bed!
for His name and renown,
Aaron
this is a picture i took with my phone driving home the other night... pretty crazy.
ap haat ment photos.
well, the pictures got mixed around while i was uploading them, but you get the general idea : )
Oct 5, 2008
fullsail interview.
this is a local television show that brodcasts every morning from one of the fullsail studios! check out these videos, its pretty cool!
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